Opportunity
SAM #26WA161605
Turnkey Retrofit of Load Tap Changer for McGraw Edison Transformer at Headgate Rock Substation
Buyer
DOE Desert Southwest Region
Posted
July 01, 2026
Respond By
July 13, 2026
Identifier
26WA161605
NAICS
335311, 237130, 238210
The Department of Energy's Western Area Power Administration (WAPA), Desert Southwest Region, is seeking capability statements for a turnkey retrofit of a load tap changer (LTC) at the Headgate Rock Substation. - Government Buyer: - Department of Energy (DOE), Western Area Power Administration, Desert Southwest Region - OEMs and Vendors: - McGraw Edison (original transformer manufacturer) - Reinhausen Manufacturing (OEM for new LTC) - Products/Services Requested: - One Reinhausen RMV-II-1320-15kV vacuum-type load tap changer (LTC) - One ETOS MD-IV control cabinet and digital smart monitor - One reactor-type tap-changer accessory set (mounting supports, internal gasket stops, ANSI-compliant control cabinet) - One mechanical components set (Westinghouse retrofit oval bracket, connection bar X0 bushing, P point connection bars, M12 Stover nuts, conical spring washers, hex screws) - Turnkey field and engineering services for installation, testing, and commissioning (13-day continuous schedule) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Retrofit is for a legacy oil-type LTC on a McGraw Edison Power Transformer (S/N: C-05324-5-1) - Custom-engineered transition throat required to match existing main tank interface - Includes full installation, testing, commissioning, and all necessary accessories and mechanical components - Project requires continuous on-site work for 13 days
Description
SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE – Headgate Rock Substation McGraw Edison Power Transformer (Serial Number: C-05324-5-1) load tap changer (LTC) retrofit project
This is a sources sought announcement only: The Department of Energy (DOE), Western Area Power Administration (WAPA), Desert Southwest (DSW) Region is seeking capability statements from all interested parties for the “Headgate Rock Substation McGraw Edison Power Transformer (Serial Number: C-05324-5-1) load tap changer (LTC) retrofit project- a complete turnkey retrofit of the degraded, legacy oil-type LTC on the active McGraw Edison Power Transformer (S/N: C-05324-5-1).
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