Opportunity

SAM #70ZH1526QCGA00009

U.S. Coast Guard Academy switchgear inspection, repair, and fuse replacement

Buyer

USCG Academy

Posted

October 30, 2026

Respond By

November 12, 2026

Identifier

70ZH1526QCGA00009

NAICS

238210

The U.S. Coast Guard Academy needs electrical inspection, repair, and testing work on its Eaton/Cutler-Hammer medium-voltage switchgear and feeder cable. - Government buyer: Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Coast Guard Academy. - OEMs: Eaton (including its Cutler-Hammer switchgear brand). No other vendors are named in the opportunity. - Products: Six Eaton 15CLE-250E fuses total: three to replace existing fuses in Cabinet 5 and three additional units for on-site spares. The fuses are specified as 15.5 kV, 3-inch single-barrel; OEM or approved equivalents are acceptable. - Services: Inspect and repair as needed Eaton/Cutler-Hammer MVS2 13.2 kV switchgear, focusing on Cabinet 5 and its associated 15 kV feeder cable to Smith Hall. Perform insulation-resistance (Megger) testing to applicable ANSI/NETA standards and safely return the equipment to service. - Key requirements: Provide labor, materials, equipment, and supervision; coordinate outages and lockout/tagout with the Government; comply with applicable OSHA and NFPA 70E safety requirements; and deliver field-service and certified test reports, including test readings and results.

Description

The U.S. Coast Guard Academy requires a qualified, licensed electrical contractor to inspect, repair as necessary, test, and restore Eaton/Cutler-Hammer MVS2 13.2 kV medium-voltage load interrupter switchgear, with primary work focused on Cabinet 5 and the associated 15 kV feeder cable serving Smith Hall. The contractor shall inspect Cabinet 5 for damage or missing/cannibalized components; remove and replace three Eaton 15CLE-250E fuses; procure and deliver three additional matching fuses for on-site spares; perform insulation-resistance testing of the feeder cable in accordance with current ANSI/NETA standards; provide certified test and field-service reports; coordinate all required outages and lockout/tagout procedures with the Government; and safely re-energize the cabinet and feeder upon successful completion of repairs and testing. All work shall comply with applicable OSHA, NFPA 70E, federal, state, and local requirements, including proper licensed personnel, arc-flash personal protective equipment, site protection, cleanup, and disposal of waste materials.

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