Carbon Brush & Holder

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Background The U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation is issuing this solicitation for carbon brushes and holders, specifically for use on generators, pump motors, synchronous motors, and exciters at the Grand Coulee Dam. The goal is to procure these items from Helwig Carbon Products, Inc., which holds proprietary rights to the necessary designs and manufacturing tooling. This requirement arises due to the need for specific carbon brush holders that are not interchangeable with other brands, ensuring compatibility with existing equipment at the facility. Work Details The contract involves the procurement of the following items: 1. **Spring Brush** (Constant Pressure): - Part Number: G5977000590101RC - Quantity: 30 EA - Specifications: .625 in diameter x .5 in wide; 5 lbs/4 PSI; with wear device; stamped 0101 on spring. - Manufacturer: Helwig Part 00.506250.2.01 2. **Spring Brush** (Constant Pressure): - Part Number: G5977000590106RC - Quantity: 18 EA - Specifications: .4 in diameter x .625 in wide; 3 lbs/4 PSI; with wear device; stamped 0106 on spring. - Manufacturer: Helwig Part 00.304062.5.01 3. **Spring Brush** (Constant Pressure): - Part Number: G5977000590107RC - Quantity: 40 EA - Specifications: .75 in diameter x .625 in wide; 7 lbs/4 PSI; with wear device; stamped 0107 on spring. - Manufacturer: Helwig Part 00.707562.6.01 4. **Carbon Brush Holder**: - Part Number: G5977000590087RC - Quantity: 6 EA - Specifications: .5 in x 1-1/2 in x 3 in; with a 30-degree bottom bevel, with adaptor; stamped 0087 on side of brush box. - Manufacturer: Helwig Part 11.501530.1.801 5. **Carbon Brush Holder**: - Part Number: G5977000590030RC - Quantity: 40 EA - Specifications: 1 in x 1-3/4 in x 3 in; with a 35-degree bottom bevel, furnished without spring; stamped 0030 on side of brush box. - Manufacturer: Helwig Part 11.101730.1.801 Period of Performance Delivery required by April 30, 2026. Place of Performance Bureau of Reclamation-PN-GCPO, Grand Coulee Receiving, Hwy 155, Warehouse B, Door 6, Industrial Area, Grand Coulee WA 99133 US.