Western Area Power Administration, Upper Great Plains intends to acquire on a Sole Source to ABB Power Technologies for a retrofit breaker mechanism ABB HMB8.11 for an ITT Brand Breaker. ABB owns the proprietary design for ITE and the engineered retrofit solution utilizing and ABB HMB8.11 mechanism. See attached sole source justification for details. The resulting procurement will be conducted in accordance with FAR Parts 12 and 13. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS/QUOTES. Responsible sources may submit a capability statement in response to this requirement, which shall be considered by the Agency. Capability statements must be received within 3 calendar days after date of publication of this notice and shall include documentation regarding vendor’s ability to satisfy the Government’s requirements. A determination by the Government not to compete based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Questions concerning this notice may be directed to Michael Lowe, Contracting Officer at
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