Spare Transformers for the Lower Snake River Plants

The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is seeking to procure spare transformers for the Lower Snake River hydroelectric powerhouses. The spare transformers will be equipped with Hitachi brand bushings, which are essential to the government's requirements. The estimated cost of the portion of the contract requiring brand name products is $1,691,335.30, and the overall cost of the transformer contract is estimated at $40 Million. The procurement will be competed using full and open competition. Key points to consider: • The spare transformers will be used to minimize lost generation in the event of a transformer failure. • The Hitachi brand bushings are essential to the government's requirements and available from only one source. • The procurement will be competed using full and open competition. • The estimated cost of the portion of the contract requiring brand name products is $1,691,335.30. • The overall cost of the transformer contract is estimated at $40 Million.