59 -- Upgrade of Gallery Motor Control Centers

The National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC, is set to award a firm fixed-price sole source commercial contract to Eaton Electrical Services & Systems of Columbia, MD. This contract involves replacing obsolete motor control center (MCC) electrical switchboard buckets within the existing MCC units at the Gallery. The replacement buckets will include components such as magnetic starters, switches, breakers, and other necessary elements, and must be designed to fit seamlessly into the existing MCC spaces without requiring modifications to the MCC panel, buss, or other internal components. The new buckets are required to have a UL 845 rating or an equivalent UL standard, ensuring compliance with safety and performance requirements. All work under this contract is expected to be completed within 180 calendar days from the award date, which is estimated to be September 24, 2007. The contract falls under the North American Industry Classification System code 541330 for Engineering Services. Denise B. Gilson, the Contract Specialist, can be contacted for further information. The contract emphasizes updating critical electrical infrastructure in the Gallery while minimizing disruption by using equipment compatible with the existing setup.