SAM #W9127N26QA126

Sole Source Factory Rebuild of Hitachi HMB SF6 Breaker Operating Mechanism for Bonneville Lock and Dam

This opportunity involves a sole-source procurement by the US Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District, for the factory-certified rebuild of a Hitachi HMB Breaker Operating Mechanism for a Main Unit SF6 Generator Circuit Breaker at Bonneville Lock and Dam. - Sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract to Nexus Power Solution LLC, the only authorized regional representative for this service - Equipment is proprietary to Hitachi Energy USA Inc.; only OEM-certified facilities and parts are acceptable - Scope includes: - Factory rebuild of one (1) Hitachi HMB Breaker Operating Mechanism, with an option for a second unit - Services include inspection, replacement of wear components, seals, O-rings, filtered oil, upgrades to current production parts, painting, leak testing, and a 12-month warranty - All work performed at Hitachi Energy Service Facility in Greensburg, PA; return shipping to Bonneville Lock and Dam, OR - Only vendors able to demonstrate capability to meet OEM requirements will be considered; no competitive solicitation will be posted - Period of performance is from contract award through September 30, 2026 - Estimated contract value is likely in the low to mid six-figure range, depending on options exercised - Main OEM: Hitachi Energy USA Inc.; main authorized vendor: Nexus Power Solution LLC - Potential competitors would be other OEM-certified high-voltage breaker service providers, but only Hitachi Energy is authorized for this equipment

Description

NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE

Solicitation Number: W9127N26QA126 Project Title: SF6 Breaker Operating Mechanism Rebuild Contract NAICS Code: 334513 – Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing (Size Standard: 750 Employees) Product Service Code (PSC): J059 – Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment: Electrical and Electronic Equipment  

1.0 Special Notice Details

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Portland District (NWP) intends to solicit and award a sole-source, Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) commercial supply contract for the factory rebuild of one (1) breaker operating mechanism for a Main Unit SF6 Generator Circuit Breaker, with the option to include the rebuilding of a second breaker operating mechanism, depending on availability of funds for the Bonneville Lock and Dam to:

Nexus Power Solution LLC 2139 S WEST TEMPLE,

SOUTH SALT LAKE, UTAH 84115

A competitive solicitation package will not be posted to SAM.gov.

2.0 Technical & Market Research Justification

The HMB Breaker Operating Mechanism is a highly specialized piece of electrical utility equipment proprietary to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Hitachi Energy USA Inc. Proper overhaul requires specialized factory tooling, proprietary engineering specifications, and certified testing apparatuses only available at the OEM's manufacturing facility to restore the unit.

Nexus Power Solution LLC is the sole authorized regional sales and commercial representative with the exclusive authority to facilitate factory overhauls for this location. Consequently, no other vendor is reasonably available to satisfy this specialized requirement.

3.0 Response Instructions

THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS OR QUOTATIONS.

Interested concerns must show clear and convincing evidence that competition of this requirement would be advantageous to the Government by submitting a capability statement that they have ability to supply the required services meeting the government’s need in this area. If no affirmative written responses are received by 5:00 PM PDT on 18 August 2026, the solicitation will be made directly to Nexus Power Solution Inc . Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. A determination by the Government not to solicit this action on the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) is solely within the discretion of the Government, IAW RFO FAR 6.103-1(b). Electronic responses and questions shall be submitted via email to the contracting point of contact listed below. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is not responsible for any costs incurred by responding to this notice.

4.0 Submission Requirements

Interested organizations must submit their response via email to the Contracting points of contact listed below. Responses must include the following information:

Company Profile:

<ul>
    <li>Business Name</li>
    <li>Point of Contact (Name, Title, Email, Phone)</li>
    <li>CAGE Code</li>
    <li>Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) <em>(Note: UEI has officially replaced the DUNS number)</em></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><strong>Socioeconomic Status:</strong> State if your organization is a Small Business, 8(a), HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), or Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) under NAICS 334513.</li>
<li><strong>Statement of Capability (SOC):</strong> Technical documentation demonstrating the organization&#39;s ability to facilitate factory-certified remanufacturing of Hitachi HMB-4 mechanisms and provide authorized OEM parts.</li>

5.0 Contracting Points of Contact

Contract Specialist: Consuelo Kiser | Email: Consuelo.j.kiser@usace.army.mil Contracting Officer: Suzanne W. Hunt | Email: suzanne.w.hunt@usace.army.mil

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