61--SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE FOR SCHWEITZER RELAYS

The Western Area Power Administration plans to procure Schweitzer Engineering Labs (SEL) relays and associated mounting kits on a sole source basis, citing FAR 6.302-1 authority due to SEL holding proprietary information critical to supplying these specific items. The part numbers listed include SEL0311C01H242542X, SEL203003X444XXXX, and SEL0351R11284X1XX1. The anticipated contract award date is December 27, 2001. Although this notice is not a solicitation for proposals, interested parties may express their interest and demonstrate their capability to meet the Government’s requirements by submitting documentation via email or fax by December 24, 2001, for consideration in a potential competitive procurement. This acquisition is classified as a commercial item purchase, and any responses must clearly document the ability to satisfy the Government’s needs. The procurement notice emphasizes that Western believes SEL is the only known source capable of providing the specified equipment due to proprietary constraints. No set-aside designation or specific NAICS codes are identified, and further details such as the exact office locations or points of contact are not provided beyond the information submission instructions. The solicitation number for this presolicitation is DE-RQ65-02WJ59102, and the official notice was posted on December 17, 2001.