SAM #26-0012

Brand Name Procurement of Baldor-Reliance Underwater Electric Motors for Hydroelectric Plants

This opportunity involves a brand-name procurement for Baldor-Reliance underwater electric motors at hydroelectric plants managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers' Northwestern Division (Walla Walla and Portland Districts). - Only Baldor-Reliance motors are authorized due to unique, proprietary features required for fish screen operations - Features include explosion-proof design, custom mounting, water leak detection, and compatibility with fish screen gearboxes and PLCs - Motors are standardized across facilities for over 20 years, supporting environmental compliance and operational efficiency - Seven small businesses responded to a Sources Sought notice, indicating some competition, but no alternatives are acceptable due to federal and technical requirements - No specific quantities or part numbers are listed, but a sample specification is provided (Spec no: S18-CWS0-0009) - Place of performance is hydroelectric operating projects in the Northwestern Division (Walla Walla and Portland Districts) - Contracting office is the US Army Engineer District Walla Walla, WA

Description

This Class Justification and Approval (J&A) authorizes brand-name procurement of Baldor-Reliance motors for use across Walla Walla and Portland Districts' hydroelectric operating projects.

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