140R3026Q0091-Combined_Synopsis_Solicitation.pdf

140R3026Q0091 – Reverse Osmosis Pressure Vessels Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued.

(ii) To facilitate electronic quote submissions through SAM.gov Contract Opportunities, a request for quote (RFQ No. 140R3026Q0091) is being issued subsequent to this combined synopsis/solicitation.

(iii) This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular number 2025-06. It is the responsibility of the contractor to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. They may be accessed in full text at the following websites: https:/www.acquisition.gov/far/ and https://www.acquisition.gov/diar.

(iv) This requirement is not set-aside. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this acquisition is: 333310, Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing. The small business size standard for NAICS Code is 1000 employees.

(v) Line-Item Breakdown – Quoters shall provide pricing for all items listed below. Items are brand name or equal based on the salient characteristics in the Product Specifications. Total price shall be inclusive of all applicable fees, taxes, and shipping and handling.

(vi) The Bureau of Reclamation requires delivery of Reverse Osmosis Pressure Vessels and required parts for the Yuma Area Office. The items must meet performance and compatibility requirements defined in the attached Product Specifications.

(vii) Delivery of items shall be to: Bureau of Reclamation, 7301 S Calle Agua Salada, Yuma, AZ 85364. Delivery must be completed no later than September 30, 2027. Supply equipment and materials boxed and palleted where possible. The contractor must coordinate the delivery with the coordination contact at least 2 weeks in advance. Delivery is limited to between 7 AM to 3 PM Arizona Time, Monday through Thursday. There will be no penalty for early delivery. The contractor must protect all parts/equipment from corrosion, deformation, dents, dings, scratches, ruptures, breaks, punctures, abrasions, cuts, and other types of damage during storage, handling, transport, and delivery. Coordination contacts to be determined upon award.

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CLAUSES

FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference February 1998

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

Federal Acquisition Regulations: https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) Clauses - FAR Overhaul - FAR Part Deviation Guidance | Acquisition.GOV Department of Interior Acquisition Regulations: https://www.acquisition.gov/diar

The following clauses in the table below are incorporated by reference.

Clauses Title Date FAR 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights Nov 2023 FAR 52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or

Statements Jan 2017

FAR 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (RFO DEVIATION) Mar 2026 FAR 52.209-6 Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors

Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment Jan 2025

FAR 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (RFO

DEVIATION)

May 2026

FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (RFO DEVIATION)

Mar 2026

FAR 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns (RFO DEVIATION) Jan 2026 FAR 52.219-9 Small Business Subcontracting Plan (RFO DEVIATION) Feb 2026 FAR 52.219-28 Postaward Small Business Program Rerepresentation (RFO DEVIATION) Mar 2026 FAR 52.222-3 Convict Labor (RFO DEVIATION) Mar 2026 FAR 52.222-19 Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (RFO DEVIATION) May 2026 FAR 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (RFO DEVIATION) May 2026 FAR 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (RFO DEVIATION) May 2026 FAR 52.222-90 Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors (RFO DEVIATION) May 2026 FAR 52.223-23 Sustainable Products and Services (RFO DEVIATION) May 2026 FAR 52.225-3 Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act (RFO DEVIATION) May 2026 FAR 52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving May 2024 FAR 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations Jun 2013 FAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management Oct 2018 FAR 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors Mar 2023 FAR 52.233-3 Protest After Award (RFO DEVIATION) Mar 2026 FAR 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (DEVIATION NOV 2025) Oct 2004 FAR 52.240-91 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions (RFO DEVIATION) Mar 2026 FAR 52.240-93 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems (RFO

DEVIATION)

Mar 2026

FAR 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination Nov 1991

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FAR 52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses Nov 2020

(a) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the clause. The Civilian Agency Acquisition Council (CAAC) Letter 2025-02 Supplement 1 is applicable to this acquisition. The CAAC letter may be accessed electronically at this address: https://www.acquisition.gov/caac-letters.

(b) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or

Executive Orders—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (48 CFR 1) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

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DOI-AAAP-0028 Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements – Invoice Processing

Platform Apr 2013

Payment requests must be submitted electronically through the U. S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform System (IPP).

"Payment request" means any request for contract financing payment or invoice payment by the Contractor. To constitute a proper invoice, the payment request must comply with the requirements identified in the applicable Prompt Payment clause included in the contract, or the clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items included in commercial item contracts. The IPP website address is: https://www.ipp.gov.

Under this contract, the following documents are required to be submitted as an attachment to the IPP invoice:

When submitting invoices to IPP, the Contractor is advised to upload supporting documentation that will allow Reclamation to verify that the products or services comply with the terms of the contract. The information in the uploaded documents should not conflict with the data fields in the IPP submissions (service dates, invoice number, etc.). Prior to submitting an invoice to IPP, the contractor may coordinate with the designated Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), for review and verification of quantities for payment and for compliance with the applicable progress payment requirements of this contract. Prior coordination with the COR will allow for streamlined processing of the invoice.

The Contractor must use the IPP website to register access and use IPP for submitting requests for payment. The Contractor Government Business Point of Contact (as listed in SAM) will receive enrollment instructions via email from the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRBSTL) prior to the contract award date, but no more than 3 - 5 business days of the contract award date. Contractor assistance with enrollment can be obtained by contacting the IPP Production Helpdesk via email IPPCustomerSupport@fiscal.treasury.org or phone (866) 973-3131.

If the Contractor is unable to comply with the requirement to use IPP for submitting invoices for payment, the Contractor must submit a waiver request in writing to the Contracting Officer with its proposal or quotation.

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SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

FAR 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference February 1998

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

Federal Acquisition Regulations: https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO Clauses - FAR Overhaul - FAR Part Deviation Guidance | Acquisition.GOV Department of Interior Acquisition Regulations: https://www.acquisition.gov/diar

In addition, provisions can be identified as follows:

FAR – by the number prefix 52, e.g. 52.252-01, etc.

RFO – by the “RFO” text prior to the clause number DIAR – by the number prefix 1452 and the number suffix of 70, e.g. 1452.204-70; and

The following referenced provisions are hereby incorporated into and made a part of this solicitation.

Provisions Title Date FAR 52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality

Agreements or Statements-Representation Jan 2017

FAR 52.204-7 System for Award Management (RFO DEVIATION) Mar 2026 FAR 52.222-18 Certification Regarding Knowledge of Child Labor for Listed End Products Feb 2021 FAR 52.240-90 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Representations and Certifications (RFO

DEVIATION)

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FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors–Commercial Products and Commercial Services Mar 2026

(a) Submission of offers. Submit signed and dated offers to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation. As a minimum, offers shall include—

(1) The solicitation number;

(2) The name, address, telephone number of the Offeror;

(3) The Offeror’s Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and, if applicable, Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) indicator;

(4) Information necessary to evaluate the factors contained in the provision at 52.212-2 or as described in the solicitation;

(5) Responses to provisions that require Offeror completion of information, representations, and certifications (other than those collected via the System for Award Management (SAM)); and

(6) A statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation and any solicitation amendments.

https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide

(b) Period for acceptance of offers. The Offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 60 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers, unless another time period is specified in an addendum to the solicitation.

(c) Late submissions, modifications, revisions, and withdrawals of offers.

(1) Offerors are responsible for submitting offers and any modifications or revisions to the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation.

(2) Any offer, modification, or revision received after the time specified for receipt of offers is “late” and will not be considered unless it is received before award is made and the Contracting Officer determines that accepting the late offer would not unduly delay the acquisition. However, a late modification of an otherwise successful offer that makes its terms more favorable to the Government will be considered at any time it is received and may be accepted.

(3) If an emergency or unanticipated event interrupts normal Government processes so that offers cannot be received at the Government office designated for receipt of offers by the exact time specified in the solicitation, and urgent Government requirements preclude amendment of the solicitation or other notice of an extension of the closing date, the time specified for receipt of offers will be deemed to be extended to the same time of day specified in the solicitation on the first work day on which normal Government processes resume.

(4) Offerors may withdraw their offers by written notice to the Government received at any time before award.

(d) Contract award (not applicable to Invitation for Bids). The Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions with Offerors. Therefore, the Offeror’s initial offer should contain the Offeror’s best terms. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions, if necessary. The Government may reject any or all offers if such action is in the public interest, accept other than the lowest offer, and waive informalities and minor irregularities in offers received.

(e) Debriefings. If a postaward debriefing is given to requesting Offerors, the Government will disclose the following information, if applicable:

(1) The agency’s evaluation of the significant weak or deficient factors in the debriefed Offeror’s offer.

(2) The overall evaluated cost or price and technical rating of the successful Offeror and the debriefed Offeror and past performance information on the debriefed Offeror.

(3) The overall ranking of all Offerors when any ranking was developed by the agency during source selection.

(4) A summary of the rationale for award.

(5) For acquisitions of commercial products, the make and model of the product to be delivered by the successful Offeror.

(6) Reasonable responses to relevant questions posed by the debriefed Offeror as to whether the agency followed source-selection procedures set forth in the solicitation, applicable regulations, and other applicable authorities.

Addendum to

FAR 52.212-1

Instructions to Offerors–Commercial Products and Commercial Services

(RFO DEVIATION)

Mar 2026

This addendum replaces the terms “offer” with “quote” within provision 52.212-1.

In addition to the requirements of the Instructions to Offerors - each offeror shall submit a quote in accordance with the instructions contained in this provision.

1) To assure timely and equitable evaluation of quotations, vendors must submit all data and information in the instructions contained herein. Vendors are required to meet all applicable RFQ requirements for each CLIN quoted, including terms and conditions, and those identified as evaluation factors. Failure to meet a requirement may result in a quote being ineligible for award. Vendors must clearly identify any exceptions to the RFQ’s terms and conditions and provide complete rationale. The Government reserves the right to accept a quote in whole or in part and may award one, multiple, or all CLINs if determined to be in the best interest of the Government. Quotes must be complete, self-sufficient, and respond directly to the requirements of this RFQ, alternate offers will not be accepted. Quotes shall be clear, concise, and shall include sufficient detail for effective evaluation and for substantiating the validity of stated claims.

2) Upon examination of the initial responses, the contracting officer will review this determination and if, in the contracting officer’s opinion, adequate price competition exists, no additional data will be requested. However, if at any time during this competition the contracting officer determines that adequate price competition no longer exists, the contracting officer may use any of the methods listed in FAR 13.106-3(a)(2) to make a price reasonableness determination.

3) If this solicitation is amended, all terms and conditions that are not amended remain unchanged and in full force and effect. Vendors shall acknowledge receipt of any amendment and provide confirmation upon submission of the offeror’s quote.

4) Quote Instructions: Quoters are required to submit the following information with their quote:

(a) Product Identification. For each line item quoted, the quoter shall clearly identify the exact product being offered, including the manufacturer, make, model number, and part number, as applicable. If the quoter’s commercial quote, catalog, price sheet, or supporting documentation uses product numbers, model numbers, or part numbers that differ from the CLIN structure or item identification used in this solicitation, the quoter shall clearly cross reference each quoted product to the applicable CLIN. Any commercial quote or supporting documentation submitted with the quote shall be organized or annotated in a manner that clearly correlates each quoted item to the corresponding CLIN. Failure to clearly identify quoted products to the applicable CLINs may render the quotation unacceptable.

(b) Technical Documentation. The quoter shall submit sufficient descriptive literature, specifications, cut sheets, drawings, or other technical documentation for each item quoted to enable the Government to determine compliance with the solicitation requirements. For any item identified in the solicitation as brand name or equal, the quoter shall submit sufficient documentation to demonstrate that the product offered conforms to the solicitation requirements, including any stated salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics.

(c) Delivery. The quoter shall state its ability to complete delivery of all required items on or before December 31, 2026, to the destination identified in the solicitation. The quoter shall provide a proposed delivery date with the quote. Delivery terms shall be F.O.B. destination.

(d) Past Performance Information. The quoter shall provide three (3) recent and relevant past performance references. For each reference, the quoter shall provide the project or contract name, description of work, contract number, period of performance, client name, point of contact, telephone number, and email address.

(e) Small Business Participation. Offerors classified as small business (SB) under NAICS 333310 Commercial and Service Industry Machinery, are not required to submit documentation under this evaluation factor.

Offerors classified as other than small business under NAICS 333310 must submit two separate documents in response to this evaluation factor: Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Attachment #1) and the Small Business Participation Document (SBPD). The SBPD and Small Business Subcontracting Plan are two separate documents. Both will be incorporated into any resulting contract.

Other than small business offerors must submit a SBPD using contractor format that includes the following:

1. Identify the extent of participation of small business prime offerors and small business subcontractors in terms of the total contract value (not as a percentage of the subcontracted contract value). Offerors shall provide documentation to support proposed participation values.

2. Summarize small business participation using the chart below to identify the subcontracting opportunities as a percentage of the total contract value.

Business Category Subcontract ing Goals

Dollar Value (Offeror Fill-in)

% of Total Contr act Va lue (Offer or Fill-in)

Total Proposed Contract Value – Prime Offeror - $ %

Total Small Business 45.87% $ % Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) 5% $ % Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) 5% $ % HUBZone Small Business (HUBZone) 3% $ % Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business

(SDVOSB) 5% $ %

Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) 5% $ %

3. Submit documentation of substantive commitments to small business firms, such as, letters of commitment, Joint Ventures, mentor/protégé agreements, or other demonstrations of commitment with small business concerns for the principal components of work identified in the Specifications, Attachment #1.

Binding commitments submitted in response to this evaluation factor will become enforceable/contractual requirements.

4. Identify the type and variety of the work the small business subcontractors are to perform (i.e., binding commitments submitted in response to this evaluation factor will become enforceable/contractual requirements). Small business goals submitted in response to this evaluation factor must be consistent with the offeror’s Small Business Subcontracting Plan. If the proposed subcontracting goals do not meet the minimum Department of Interior subcontracting goals, include a detailed explanation describing the actions taken to include small business concerns and arrive at that determination, along with an explanation for the goals proposed.

5. Provide detailed explanations and documentation supporting the proposed quantitative small business participation.

6. Provide information substantiating that your firm is complying with the requirements of FAR 52.219-8 – Utilization of Small Business Concerns.

7. Submit the Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Attachment #1) with the quote. The Small Business Subcontracting Plan is required in accordance with FAR 52.219-9 but is not evaluated as part of this evaluation factor. The Small Business Subcontracting Plan must be tailored to this procurement and should not conflict with the SBPD. Note: Subcontracting Plans will only be reviewed for acceptability for those Offeror(s) deemed to be apparent awardee(s). If the apparent awardee’s Subcontracting Plan is not initially acceptable, the Contracting Officer may engage in clarifications regarding the Subcontracting Plan and this shall not be deemed discussions.

(f) Price Submission. The quoter shall provide a unit price, quantity, and extended total price for each CLIN included in the solicitation. All applicable discounts shall be identified and included in the quote. The quote shall reflect the quoters best and final pricing. Quoted prices shall be inclusive of all costs, including packing, handling, shipping, and delivery to the destination specified in the solicitation. No separate freight, shipping, handling, or delivery charges will be paid by the Government. Delivery terms shall be F.O.B Destination.

(g) Exceptions. The quoter shall clearly identify any exception to the solicitation terms, conditions, or requirements. Any such exception shall include a complete explanation and supporting rationale.

5) The Government intends to award a Firm-Fixed Price purchase order. Note to vendors: The Government reserves the right to cancel this RFQ, either before or after the closing date. In the event the Government cancels this RFQ, the Government has no obligation to reimburse a vendor for any costs.

(End of Addendum to 52.212-1)

FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (RFO

DEVIATION)

(a) The Government will award a firm-fixed price purchase order resulting from this solicitation to the responsive quoter whose quote conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors will be used to evaluate the quotes:

Factor 1- Technical Capability Factor 2- Price Factor 3- Past Performance Factor 4 - Small Business Participation

Factor 1 – Technical Capability: The Government will evaluate the quotes to determine whether the product(s) offered meet the requirements of the solicitation. The evaluation will be based on the information submitted with the quotation, including the manufacturer, make, model number, part number, and supporting descriptive literature or other technical documentation for each line item quoted. For any item identified as brand name or equal, the government will evaluate whether the item offered meets the salient physical, functional, and performance characteristics identified in the solicitation.

The government will evaluate technical capability based on the information submitted in the quote. Failure to provide sufficient supporting documentation may result in the quote being rated unacceptable under this factor.

Factor 2 – Price: The Government will evaluate quoted prices for reasonableness and, if applicable balance. Price may be evaluated using one or more price analysis techniques. The Government may consider the total evaluated price in determining which quote provides the best value to the Government.

Factor 3 – Past Performance: The Government will evaluate the quoter’s past performance to assess the degree of confidence the Government has in the quoter’s ability to successfully provide the required product(s). The Government may consider the quality of performance, timeliness of delivery, and customer satisfaction. The Government may use information obtained from other sources, including CPARS.

A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party.

Before the offer’s specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

Factor 4 – Small Business Participation

All offerors (both other than small businesses and small businesses) will be evaluated on the extent of proposed participation/commitment to use U.S. small businesses in the performance of this acquisition (as small business prime offerors or small business subcontractors) relative to the objectives and requirements established herein. Small business offerors classified as small business (SB) under NAICS 333310 Commercial and Service Industry Machinery, self-certified in SAM.gov will receive the maximum credit for this evaluation factor and do not need to submit any documentation supporting this evaluation factor. For all other offerors the Government will evaluate the following in no order of importance:

1. The extent of identification and participation of small socio-economic business, and Indian Small Business

Economic Enterprise subcontractors in terms of the value of the total acquisition (total contract value)

2. The extent to which offerors met or exceed DOI subcontracting goals for small and socio-economically disadvantaged businesses. Offerors that propose small or socio-economic subcontractors that meet or exceed DOI’s goals will be evaluated favorably.

Small or Socio-Economic Business Type

DOI

Subcontract Goal

Total Small Business 45.7% Small Disadvantaged Small business (SDB) 5% Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) 5% Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) 5% Historically Underutilized Business District Small Business (HUBZone) 3% Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE)* 5%

* - Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises are defined at 48 CFR Part 1480.201

3. The extent to which offerors demonstrate substantive commitment to small business firms, such as, letters of commitment, Joint Ventures, mentor/protégé agreements, or other demonstrations of commitment (i.e., binding commitments will become enforceable/contractual requirements)

4. Identification of the type and variety of the work small firms are to perform (i.e., binding commitments will become enforceable/contractual requirements)

5. The extent to which the offeror provides detailed explanations/documentation supporting the proposed quantitative participation

6. The extent to which the offeror complied with requirements of FAR 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business

Concerns

The Government will evaluate the proposal to determine which offeror proposes the best value in terms of Small Business Participation. Offers submitted by a small business prime offeror will also be evaluated and will receive the maximum score for this evaluation criteria.

https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-48/part-1480

DIAR 1452.215-71 Use and Disclosure of Proposal Information—Department of the

Interior Apr 1984

(a) Definitions. For the purposes of this provision and the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552), the following terms shall have the meaning set forth below:

(1) "Trade Secret" means an unpatented, secret, commercially valuable plan, appliance, formula, or process, which is used for making, preparing, compounding, treating or processing articles or materials which are trade commodities.

(2) "Confidential commercial or financial information" means any business information (other than trade secrets) which is exempt from the mandatory disclosure requirement of the Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C. 552.

Exemptions from mandatory disclosure which may be applicable to business information contained in proposals include exemption (4), which covers "commercial and financial information obtained from a person and privileged or confidential," and exemption (9), which covers "geological and geophysical information, including maps, concerning wells."

(b) If the offeror, or its subcontractor(s), believes that the proposal contains trade secrets or confidential commercial or financial information exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act, (5 U.S.C.

552), the cover page of each copy of the proposal shall be marked with the following legend:

"The information specifically identified on pages of this proposal constitutes trade secrets or confidential commercial and financial information which the offeror believes to be exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act. The offeror requests that this information not be disclosed to the public, except as may be required by law. The offeror also requests that this information not be used in whole or part by the government for any purpose other than to evaluate the proposal, except that if a contract is awarded to the offeror as a result of or in connection with the submission of the proposal, the Government shall have the right to use the information to the extent provided in the contract."

(c) The offeror shall also specifically identify trade secret information and confidential commercial and financial information on the pages of the proposal on which it appears and shall mark each such page with the following legend:

"This page contains trade secrets or confidential commercial and financial information which the offeror believes to be exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act and which is subject to the legend contained on the cover page of this proposal."

(d) Information in a proposal identified by an offeror as trade secret information or confidential commercial and financial information shall be used by the Government only for the purpose of evaluating the proposal, except that

(i) if a contract is awarded to the offeror as a result of or in connection with submission of the proposal, the Government shall have the right to use the information as provided in the contract, and (ii) if the same information is obtained from another source without restriction it may be used without restriction.

(e) If a request under the Freedom of Information Act seeks access to information in a proposal identified as trade secret information or confidential commercial and financial information, full consideration will be given to the offeror's view that the information constitutes trade secrets or confidential commercial or financial information. The offeror will also be promptly notified of the request and given an opportunity to provide additional evidence and argument in support of its position, unless administratively unfeasible to do so. If it is determined that information claimed by the offeror to be trade secret information or confidential commercial or financial information is not exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act, the offeror will be notified of this determination prior to disclosure of the information.

(f) The Government assumes no liability for the disclosure or use of information contained in a proposal if not marked in accordance with paragraphs (b) and (c) of this provision. If a request under the Freedom of Information Act is made for information in a proposal not marked in accordance with paragraphs (b) and (c) of this provision, the offeror concerned shall be promptly notified of the request and given an opportunity to provide its position to the Government. However, failure of an offeror to mark information contained in a proposal as trade secret information or confidential commercial or financial information will be treated by the Government as evidence that the information is not exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act, absent a showing that the failure to mark was due to unusual or extenuating circumstances, such as a showing that the offeror had intended to mark, but that markings were omitted from the offeror's proposal due to clerical error.

(End of provision)

All questions shall be submitted via email to Colleen Samuels at colleen_samuels@ios.doi.gov no later than August 18, 2026, by 12:00 P.M., PD. No phone calls will be accepted.

Written, signed, quotes on company letterhead with contact information are due August 26, 2026, by 12:00 P.M., PD. Responsible quoters are requested to submit a quote for this requirement. Quotes shall be submitted via email to colleen_samuels@ios.doi.gov.

The Point of Contact for this solicitation is Colleen Samuels. She may be reached via e-mail at colleen_samuels@ios.doi.gov, no phone calls will be accepted.

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Yuma Desalting Plant Pressure Vessel Replacement Colorado River Basin Salinity Control Project Solicitation No. 140R3026Q0091

Pressure Vessels, Grooved Mechanical Couplings, and Gaskets for Grooved Mechanical Couplings

YUMA DESALTING PLANT PRESSURE VESSELS

AND GROOVED MECHANICAL COUPLING COMPONENTS

Part 1 Background The Bureau of Reclamation’s (Reclamation) Yuma Desalting Plant (YDP) is 73-million Gallon per day rated brackish water desalination facility utilizing Reverse Osmosis (RO) technology. When the facility was designed in the 1980’s the market for RO membrane elements had yet to converge on a standard element size, and the plant was designed to operate with 12-inch (in) and 8.5-in diameter elements. Since that time the market has converged on standard sizes of 8-in and 4-in diameter elements. This has resulted in limited availability of 12-in and 8.5-in elements. To increase the number of potential membrane element suppliers Reclamation has decided to retrofit the YDP with 8-in diameter pressure vessels (PV).

The YDP originally had 720 of the 8.5-in diameter PVs installed. Due to the availability of 8-in membrane elements with the same active membrane area as the 8.5-in, the 8.5-in PVs will be replaced with 8-in PVs on a one-to-one basis, which have already been purchased. To continue the retrofit for this section, Reclamation requires the purchase of 720 grooved mechanical couplings, and new gaskets for the couplings on hand. The grooved mechanical couplings have been chosen for interoperability with the existing connections. In the coming years, more equipment will be required to complete the retrofit.

Separate sections of the YDP originally had 1,080 of the 12-in diameter PVs, which will be replaced with an estimated 1,890 of the 8-in PVs. This increase in the number of pressure vessels, and therefore connections, will require new design efforts for completion. The typical feed pressure of the RO system is

300 pounds per square inch (psi); however, the piping and pumps are designed for a maximum feed pressure of 500 psi. To ensure safe operation, the supplied PVs must be designed for an operating pressure of at least 600 psi.

Part 2 Requirement

2.1 Reference Standards

A. American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

1. ASME BPVC X Fiber-Reinforced Plastic Pressure Vessels

B. ASTM International (ASTM)

Colorado River Basin Salinity Control Project Solicitation No. 140R3026Q0091

Pressure Vessels, Grooved Mechanical Couplings, and Gaskets for Grooved Mechanical Couplings

1. ASTM A312-16a Standard Specification for Seamless, Welded, and

Heavily Cold Worked Austenitic Stainless-Steel Pipes

2. ASTM A351-16 Castings, Austenitic, for Pressure-Containing Parts

C. American Water Works Association (AWWA)

1. AWWA C606-15 Grooved and Shouldered Joints

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2.2 Requirement Specification

A. Furnished items listed on the following table.

Table 1 – Pressure Vessels, Grooved Mechanical Couplings and EPDM Gaskets Line # Quantity Description 010 292 8 inch Multi-Port Pressure Vessels

A. Sized for seven (7) standard 8x40 inch elements.

B. Rated to at least 600 psi operating pressure.

C. Four coplanar feed/concentrate side ports (two on feed end and two on concentrate end).

D. 3 inch NPS feed & concentrate ports, CF3M (ASTM A351) or 316L

(ASTM A312) stainless steel, IPS grooved connection (AWWA C606-

15).

E. 1-1/4 inch Permeate ports on feed & concentrate ends, Noryl, MNPT connection.

F. Membrane element adapters shall be compatible is standard 8” x 40” membrane elements.

G. Fiberglass shell with white, high gloss exterior.

H. Designed for use with brackish feed water (3,500 TDS) and resistant to

1-ppm of continuous free chlorine exposure.

I. Max operating temperature 120°F, Minimum operating temperature

32°F.

J. Includes saddles, supports, and straps.

K. Include all seals, gaskets, O-rings, retaining rings, thrust rings/cones, nuts, bolts, and miscellaneous items.

L. Minimum 1-year warranty.

M. ASME Section X Code stamped.

020 710 1.5 inch NPS Grooved Mechanical Couplings

A. 1-1/2 inch NPS grooved-end mechanical couplings for stainless steel pipe, having the following essential characteristics.

1. AWWA C606-15 for stainless steel pipe dimensions

2. Designed to allow controlled angular and linear movement

(expansion, contraction, deflection) at the joint

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3. Grade “E” EPDM gasket for cold and hot water service with a temperature range of -30ºF to +230ºF / -34ºC to +110ºC.

4. Gasket style must be flush-fit, with the center leg fitting flush over the gap between the two pipe ends.

5. Must be compatible with Victaulic® Original Groove System

(OGS) Profile.

6. Maximum working pressure of 750 psi on ANSI Schedule 40S.

7. Maximum end load rating 2130 pound-force (lbf) on ANSI

Schedule 40S.

8. Hot Dipped Galvanized Coating.

9. Stainless Steel nuts and bolts.

030 3600 Grade “E” EPDM Gaskets for 1.5-inch NPS Grooved Mechanical Couplings

A. Gaskets shall be manufactured for 1-1/2 inch grooved-end mechanical couplings, having the following essential characteristics.

1. Must be compatible with Victaulic® OGS Profile

2. Grade “E” EPDM gasket for cold and hot water service with a temperature range of -30ºF to +230ºF / -34ºC to +110ºC

3. Gasket style must be flush-fit, with the center leg fitting flush over the gap between the two pipe ends.

Part 3 Delivery Requirements

3.1 Required delivery timeframe

A. Reclamation will require delivery no later than: 9/30/2027

3.2 Delivery Address

A. All items are to be delivered to the following address:

US Bureau of Reclamation

7301 Calle Agua Salada

Yuma, AZ 85364

The Government requires delivery of all membrane elements no later than September 30, 2027.

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The Contractor shall protect all material from corrosion, deformation, contamination, drying, freezing, or other damage during storage, handling, and delivery. Any damage to the products or components during transit shall be replaced at the Contractor’s expense.

3.3 Government Contract Quality Assurance

Government inspection and acceptance shall occur at destination.

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WBR 1419.7 - Template 1 eFile – C05, C06, E02

(02/2026)

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

BUREAU OF RECLAMATION

SUBCONTRACTING PLAN

Updated IAW Revolutionary FAR Overhaul 19 and DOI-AAAP-F019

In accordance with FAR 52.219-9 Small Business Subcontracting Plan, the Offeror shall submit and negotiate a subcontracting plan upon request by the Contracting Officer. The subcontracting plan shall be negotiated within the time specified by the Contracting Officer.

This plan follows the format for addressing the fifteen elements required by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.219-9(d). Please be sure to address all fifteen elements.

Contractor: <insert contractor name> Address: <insert contractor address> Unique Identity Identifier (UEI): <insert contractor UEI number>

(1) TYPE OF PLAN

List the total estimated dollar value of all planned subcontracting (to all types of business concerns, both large and small). Select only one of the following:

☐ Individual Plan – A subcontracting plan that covers the entire contract period (including option periods), applies to a specific contract, and has goals that are based on the offeror’s planned subcontracting in support of the specific contract; except that indirect costs incurred for common or joint purposes may be allocated on a prorated basis to the contract. (This Contract Only)

Contract #/Solicitation #

Total value of projected subcontracts (both large and small businesses):

Base Period: $ Total Contract Value (including options): $

☐ Master Plan – A subcontracting plan that contains all the required elements of an individual contract plan except goals and may be incorporated into individual contract plans; provided that the master plan has been approved.

Total projected sales: $ Total value of projected subcontracts (both large and small businesses): $ Subcontracts Represent ___% of Total Annual Sales

☐ Commercial Plan – A subcontracting plan (including goals) that covers the offeror’s fiscal year and that applies to the entire production of commercial items sold by either the entire company or a portion thereof, i.e. division, plant, or product line.

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Total projected sales: $ Total value of projected subcontracts (both large and small businesses): $ Subcontracts Represent ____% of Total Annual Sales

(2) GOALS

State the percentage of total planned subcontracting dollars that will go to all Small Business (SB) concerns, Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) SB concerns, Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) concerns, Woman-Owned SB (WOSB) concerns, Veteran- Owned SB (VOSB) concerns, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned SB (SDVOSB) concerns and Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) concerns. For subcontracting dollars to count towards the ISBEE goal, firms must meet the definition of ISBEE in accordance with Department of Interior Acquisition Regulations (DIAR) 1480.201.

[NOTE TO THE OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR: For contracts containing options, the percentage goals and dollars must be shown separately for the basic contract period and for EACH option period.

All subcontracts that contribute to contract performance must be included, and a proportionate share of products and services that are normally allocated as indirect costs may be included.

Subcontracts awarded to an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), or Indian tribe must be counted towards the subcontracting goals for SB and SDB concerns, regardless of the size or Small Business Administration (SBA) certification status of the ANC or Indian tribe.

If this is a Master Plan, this element does not apply.

If this is a commercial plan, change “Base Contract Year” to “Contractor’s Fiscal Year” and submit goals only for the contractor’s current fiscal year.]

Base Contract:

Category % of Total Subcontracting

Planned Dollars

Total subcontracting N/A SB (Includes ANCs and Indian tribes) 45.87%

VOSB 5%

SDVOSB 5%

HUBZone SB 3% SDB (Includes ANCs and Indian tribes) 5%

WOSB 5%

ISBEE 5%

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Mark if any or both conditions apply:

☐ Subcontracting opportunities exist for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Minority Institutions (MIs)

☐ Subcontracting opportunities do not exist for HBCUs and MIs

(3) DESCRIPTION OF PRINCIPAL TYPES OF SUPPLIES AND SERVICES TO BE

SUBCONTRACTED AND TYPES OF BUSINESSES SUPPLYING THEM (Check all that apply)

PRINCIPAL

SUPPLY/SERVICE

SB VOSB SDVOSB HUBZone SB SDB WOSB ISBEE

(4) METHOD USED TO DEVELOP GOALS

Explain the method used to develop the percentage goals and dollars for subcontracting to SB, VOSB, SDVOSB, HUBZone SB, SDB, WOSB and ISBEE:

(5) METHOD USED TO IDENTIFY POTENTIAL SUBCONTRACTING SOURCES

(Check all that apply)

☐ Company Source Lists

☐ System for Award Management (SAM) database

☐ Veteran Service Organizations

☐ National Minority Purchasing Council Vendor Information Service

☐ U.S. Department of Commerce Minority Business Development Agency’s Research and

Information Division

☐ SB, HUBZone SB, SDB, and WOSB Trade Associations

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☐ SBA’s Small Business Search (SBS)

☐ SB and Minority Business trade fairs or conferences

☐ Other: [Explain]

(6) INDIRECT COSTS (Check which applies.)

[If this is a commercial plan, indirect costs must be included in establishing subcontracting goals effective September 10, 2021.]

☐ Indirect costs have not been included in establishing subcontracting goals.

☐ Indirect costs have been included in establishing subcontracting goals.

If indirect costs have been included, describe how you determine the proportionate share of indirect costs incurred with:

SB (Including ANCs and Indian tribes):

VOSB:

SDVOSB:

HUBZone SB:

SDB (Including ANCs and Indian tribes):

WOSB:

ISBEE:

(7) ADMINISTRATION OF SUBCONTRACTING PROGRAM

The following individual employed by the offeror will administer this subcontracting plan:

Name:

Address:

Telephone:

Title:

Description of Duties:

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(8) EQUITABLE OPPORTUNITY TO COMPETE (Check which apply.)

Describe your efforts to ensure that SB, VOSB, SDVOSB, HUBZone SB, SDB, WOSB and ISBEE will have an equitable opportunity to compete for subcontracts. These efforts include, but are not limited to, the following activities (check all that apply):

Outreach Efforts to Obtain Sources:

☐ Contacting minority and small business service and trade associations ☐ Contacting business development organizations ☐ Attending small and minority business procurement conferences and trade fairs ☐ Using SAM database to research sources ☐ Other: [Explain]

Internal Efforts to Guide and Encourage Purchasing Personnel:

☐ Presenting workshops, seminars, and training programs ☐ Establishing, maintaining, and using SB, VOSB, SDVOSB, HUBZone SB, SDB, WOSB and ISBEE source lists, guides, and other data for soliciting subcontracts ☐ Other: [Explain]

(9) INCLUSION OF FAR CLAUSE 52.219-8, “UTILIZATION OF SMALL BUSINESS

CONCERNS” IN SUBCONTRACTS

Place initials by each statement as assurance that the Offeror will:

Include clause at FAR 52.219-8, “Utilization of Small Business Concerns,” in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities.

Require all subcontractors (except SB concerns) that receive subcontracts in excess of

$900,000 ($2 million for construction) to adopt a subcontracting plan that complies with the clause at FAR 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan.

(10) REQUIREMENT TO COOPERATE IN STUDIES AND SUBMISSION OF

REPORTS

Place initials in each statement as assurance that the Offeror will:

Cooperate in any studies or surveys as may be required.

Submit periodic reports, so the government can determine the extent of compliance with the subcontracting plan.

Include subcontracting data for each order when reporting subcontracting achievements for indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contracts with individual subcontracting plans intended for use by multiple agencies.

Submit the Individual Subcontract Report (ISR) and/or the Summary Subcontract Report (SSR), in accordance with paragraph (l) of FAR 52.219-9 using the

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Subcontracting Plan Reporting (SPR) at SAM.gov. The reports shall provide information on subcontract awards to small business concerns (including ANCs and Indian tribes that are not small businesses), veteran-owned small business concerns, service-disabled veteran-owned small business concerns, HUBZone small business concerns, small disadvantaged business concerns (including ANCs and Indian tribes that have not been certified by SBA as small disadvantaged businesses), women-owned small business concerns. Reporting shall be in accordance with FAR 52.219-9, or as provided in agency regulations

Ensure that my subcontractors with subcontracting plans agree to submit the ISR and/or the SSR using the SPR at SAM.gov.

_____ Provide this prime contract number, UEI number, and the email address of our company official responsible for acknowledging receipt of or rejecting the ISRs, to all first-tier subcontractors with subcontracting plans so they can enter this information into the SPR at SAM.gov when submitting their ISRs.

_____ Require that each subcontractor with a subcontracting plan provide the prime contract number, its own UEI number, and the email address of the subcontractor’s official responsible for acknowledging receipt of or rejecting the ISRs, to its subcontractors with subcontracting plans.

(11) DESCRIPTION OF TYPES OF RECORDS TO BE MAINTAINED

A description of the types…