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The Bureau of Reclamation, Missouri Basin Region, in Billings, Montana is currently conducting market research for preliminary planning to identify prospective contractors for this Supply Acquisition.... The Bureau of Reclamation, Missouri Basin Region, in Billings, Montana is currently conducting market research for preliminary planning to identify prospective contractors for this Supply Acquisition. We are looking for qualified Small Businesses, Small Disadvantaged Businesses, Woman-Owned Small Businesses, HubZone Small Businesses, and/or Service-Disabled Small Businesses that are capable of successfully manufacturing and supplying the replacement SF6 High Voltage 115 kV Circuit Breakers and spare parts for Canyon Ferry Powerplant. When issued, the acquisition will be a resultant Firm-Fixed Price contract. This Sources Sought Notice is for planning purposes only and shall not be considered as a Request for Proposals (RFP), Request for Quote (RFQ), Invitation for Bid (IFB) or as an obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any services. Responses to this Sources Sought Notice shall not serve as proposals, bids, or offers, which could be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. The equipment is to be used in the Canyon Ferry switchyard which is located approximately 20 miles East of Helena, Montana, in Lewis and Clark County, on the roof of the Canyon Ferry Power plant. The principal features include manufacturing, shop testing, delivery, and unloading at site for five (5) 115 kV SF6 circuit breakers. The breaker shall be suited for 115 kV line protection and for transformer protection and switching, including load dropping and fault interrupting of primary and secondary faults. The North American Industrial Classification Code (NAICS) for this action is 335313 ¿ Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing. The Size Standard is 1,250 Employees. As stated above, the Government is looking for potential SB, SDB, WOSB, HSB, SDVOSB contractors with the specialized experience and resources necessary to manufacturer and supply the equipment identified above. Any qualified companies shall submit a capability proposal demonstrating their ability to successfully manufacturer the equipment described above. The Capability Statement shall identify at least three (3) projects similar in scope and complexity completed within the last five years. The documentation must clearly demonstrate the ability to successfully complete projects in a timely manner, manage a variety of construction disciplines, and work collaboratively with project owners. Contractors shall include their DUNS number. Interested contractors must clearly identify any information it considers sensitive or proprietary. All information received in response to this Sources Sought Notice that is marked "Proprietary" will be handled accordingly. Responses to this Sources Sought Notice will not be returned. Respondents are solely responsible for all expenses associated and incurred by responding to this Sources Sought Notice: The Government does not require any cost for participating in this Market Research and Sources Sought. The Government reserves the right to determine how it should proceed as a result of this notice. Capability statements must be submitted no later than March 13, 2020. They shall be sent to Senthia Bruns at sbruns@usbr.gov.