N--GC26 SCADA UPS REPLACEMENT

The contract pertains to the replacement of the SCADA Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) at Glen Canyon Dam in Page, Arizona, under a firm-fixed-price construction contract with a total estimated value between $1 million and $5 million. The work involves demolishing and removing existing UPS systems and associated electrical components, installing a new Schneider Electric 480V UPS or an equal, and performing all necessary electrical modifications, terminations, labeling, testing, commissioning, and cutover to ensure full operational capability of the SCADA system. The project includes delivering shop drawings, factory and start-up support, training for operations staff, acceptance testing, as-built documentation, operation and maintenance manuals, and warranty support in compliance with Bureau of Reclamation standards and applicable federal, state, and local codes. The performance period is 545 days, commencing within five calendar days after issuance of the Notice to Proceed, with all work subject to rigorous government inspection and testing throughout all phases. The solicitation is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 238210 and requires proposers to comply with extensive requirements including the submission of a bid guarantee equal to 20% of the bid price or $230,000, whichever is less, as mandated by FAR 52.228-1. Offerors must also adhere to the full text of deviation clause 52.222-90 addressing DEI discrimination by federal contractors. Proposals must be submitted in three electronic volumes—business, technical, and pricing—by the extended deadline of July 6, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time. Evaluation is based on a best-value tradeoff approach where technical capability, past performance, and schedule are significantly more important than cost. The contract mandates performance and payment bonds, adherence to strict security and safety protocols including verification of employee citizenship or work authorization, prohibition of weapons on site, and compliance with Reclamation Safety and Health Standards. Payment requests must be submitted electronically via the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform, and the contractor is responsible for all postage, handling, and storage in accordance with manufacturer instructions and protection from environmental damage. The contracting office is located in Salt Lake City, Utah, with the contracting officer and point of contact identified for all administrative communications.