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Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal CSSC Barrier IIB High Voltage Power Supply HVPS Procurement

DEPT OF DEFENSE — W072 ENDIST CHICAGO

high voltage power supplyscr rectificationtransformer manufacturingelectrical engineeringcontrol system integration

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USACE-Chicago District seeks firms capable of designing, fabricating, and delivering three high-voltage power supplies (two 1.5 MW and one 350 kW units) for the CSSC Barrier 2B facility in Romeoville, Illinois.

Custom design, fabrication, testing, and delivery of three complete high-voltage power supplies (HVPS)—two 1.5 MW units and one 350 kW unit—utilizing 24-pulse SCR rectification and copper-wound transformers, integrated with existing Pulse Generating Control System without modification.

What you'll need

Demonstrated experience with multi-megawatt high-voltage power supplies using 24-pulse SCR technology and copper-wound transformers
Proven track record integrating custom HVPS with proprietary control systems and meeting IEEE 519 harmonic distortion limits
For small businesses: ability to self-perform at least 50 percent of manufacturing cost (excluding materials) with own employees per FAR 52.219-14
Three example projects of similar scope/size completed within past five years or >95% complete, with verifiable references and contract dollar values
Current bonding capacity documentation (single and aggregate performance and payment bond limits)
UEI and CAGE code registration

Ideal bidder: High-voltage power supply manufacturers or electrical equipment engineering firms experienced in 24-pulse SCR technology, copper-wound transformers, and integration with proprietary industrial control systems in heavy industrial applications.

Est. value: Not stated

Eligibility: Full and open; no set-aside. However, this is a Sources Sought Notice (market survey) only—not an RFP. No binding contract commitment is made. Responses are for planning purposes and do not constitute an offer or commitment by the government.

Solicitation #	W912P626S0001
Notice type	Sources Sought
NAICS	—
Set-aside	Full & open
Place of performance	See notice
Response deadline	2026-06-17 15:00
Posted	2026-06-03

View & bid on SAM.gov → Contact: kyle.d.smith@usace.army.mil

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