Reviewed

362-kV Extra High Voltage Bypass Circuit Breakers

Waiver type - Procurement: Nonavailability

Agency: ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF (8900) • Product Service Code (PSC) : 5925 | Last Modified: 01/02/2025

Procurement Summary

The procurement is for four (4) 362-kV Extra High Voltage (EHV) Live-Tank Series Capacitor Protective Bypass Breakers for WAPA's Flagstaff (FLG) Substation. Circuit breakers are required to carry and break currents under normal circuit conditions. Every substation has multiple circuit breakers, and they are used on transmission lines, transformer lines, reactor banks, and capacitor banks.

Waiver Rationale Summary

Agency has determined that end product does not meet the definition of domestic end product or commercially available off-the shelf (COTS) item. A waiver is requested because of the unavailability of US manufactured end product(s) for high-voltage circuit breakers.

Did / Will the solicitation include one of the standard BAA provisions announcing the agency’s intention to provide a price preference for domestic end products and construction material?

Yes

Was a sources sought or Request for Information issued?

Yes

OMB Determination

Conditionally Consistent with Policy

Product

CIRCUIT BREAKERS

NAICS

335313 - Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing

Date Submitted

12/19/2024

Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID)

89503124QWA000330

Solicitation ID

89503124QWA000330

Procurement Stage

Post-solicitation

Expected Maximum Duration of the Proposed Waiver

Between 3 and 5 years

Waiver Coverage

Individual Waiver

Funding Agency

ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF