Opportunity
SAM #89503126QWA000390
DOE WAPA Procurement: Large Power Transformer and Installation for Bouse Substation Upgrade
Buyer
DOE Desert Southwest Region
Posted
March 30, 2026
Respond By
April 30, 2026
Identifier
89503126QWA000390
NAICS
335311, 237130
This opportunity involves the procurement and installation of a large power transformer for the Bouse Substation upgrade, managed by the Department of Energy's Western Area Power Administration (WAPA), Desert Southwest Region. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Western Area Power Administration (WAPA), Desert Southwest Region - Contracting office at 615 S. 43rd Ave, Phoenix, AZ - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific transformer OEMs are named; however, porcelain bushings must be supplied by PCORE or ABB - SEL (Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories) is specified for monitoring equipment (SEL 2414) - Doble Engineering is referenced for acceptance testing coordination - Products/Services Requested: - One (1) three-phase, 230/161-13.2 kV, 180/240/300 MVA outdoor autotransformer (triple rated ONAN/ONAF/ONAF) - Includes de-energized tap changer, metal-oxide surge arresters, porcelain bushings (PCORE or ABB), multi-ratio current transformers, advanced monitoring (SEL 2414, fiber optic temperature sensors) - Mineral oil for transformer - One lot of tools, appliances, and spare parts - Delivery, transportation, and offloading to Bouse Substation near Parker, AZ - Assembly and installation, including oil filling, testing, and coordination with Doble Engineering - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Transformer must meet IEEE standards and be factory-assembled and tested - Delivery must align with the substation outage window; best possible delivery time is requested - Acceptance testing in coordination with Doble Engineering - All equipment must be delivered and installed complete and ready for operation - Locations: - Place of performance and delivery: Bouse Substation near Parker, AZ (La Paz County, ZIP 85344) - Contracting office: 615 S. 43rd Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85009 - Additional government facility: Parker Dam Warehouse, Parker Dam, CA 92267
Description
BPA RFQ FOR BOUSE UPGRADE LARGE POWER TRANSFORMER AGAINST WAPA LPT MULTIPLE AWARD BPA