Opportunity
SAM #36C10X26Q0209
Spare Mission-Critical Circuit Breakers for VA Data Center Power Systems
Buyer
VA Strategic Acquisition Center
Posted
August 03, 2026
Respond By
August 10, 2026
Identifier
36C10X26Q0209
NAICS
335999, 423690, 335313
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Information Technology, Infrastructure Operations (IO), Austin Information Technology Center (AITC), is seeking sources for spare mission-critical circuit breakers to support data center power systems. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - Office of Information Technology, Infrastructure Operations - Austin Information Technology Center - Products/Services Requested: - Spare 3-pole draw-out circuit breakers - 5000 A frame rating - Compliant with ANSI C37, UL 1066, and EN/IEC 60947 standards - Electronic trip unit with Zone Selective Interlocking - Modbus communication capability - Minimum 12 auxiliary contacts - Minimum 18-month warranty - Designed for generator paralleling switchgear in data center power systems - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Must be micro-controlled, automatically operating, and shelf-racking - Must support safe switching between utility and generator power - Brand name or equal products are acceptable if all technical, mechanical, environmental, and certification requirements are met - Compliance with detailed electrical and safety standards is mandatory - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - No part numbers or purchase quantities are specified
Description
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Information Technology, Infrastructure Operations (IO), Austin Information Technology Center (AITC), is contemplating issuing a solicitation for the high priority procurement of spare mission critical circuit breakers required to sustain Data Center Power System operations. Delivery of circuit breakers shall be considered standard delivery.
This procurement will support the Data Center's mission critical power systems, which require micro-controlled, automatically operating, shelf-racking, large-amperage circuit breakers. These circuit breakers are installed in computer-controlled Generator Paralleling Switchgear systems that must operate safely while switching between utility and generator power.