Updated_Synopsis_BM_Replace_Diesel_Engine_Generator_4.docx

SYNOPSIS:

The U. S. Bureau of Reclamation has a requirement to procure and install a diesel driven engine-generator set to furnish standby power to all essential equipment at Blue Mesa Dam and Powerplant located in Montrose Colorado. This requirement is being procured in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 36- Acquisition of Construction and Architect-Engineer Contracts in conjunction with FAR Part 15-Contracting by Negotiation as a 100% small business set aside. The magnitude of construction for this project in accordance with 36.204 is between $400,000 and $500,000. The BOR intends to issue a competitive solicitation for this requirement.

SOLICITATION RELEASE DATE: Formerly this solicitation was released as 140R4022Q0052 and 140R4023Q0009 but were cancelled due to changes in the requirement. The two solicitations have been cancelled and the official solicitation number will now be 140R4023R0008. The release date for the formal solicitation number 140R4023R0008 is anticipated for end of April of 2023. Interested parties are encouraged to monitor this announcement for updates and the release of the solicitation documents. The solicitation documents for this procurement will be accessible from the System for Award Management (SAM) website, www.sam.gov. It is, and will continue to be, all potential offeror's responsibility to monitor the SAM website for any amendments, updates, responses to questions and answers.

BACKGROUND & SPECIFICATION OVERVIEW:

The U. S. Bureau of Reclamation, Blue Mesa Dam and Powerplant, has a requirement to procure and install a diesel driven engine generator. The Contractor shall install a placement concrete pad and will furnish standby power to all essential equipment. The work will be performed at Blue Mesa Powerplant located on the Gunnison River between Gunnison, Colorado and Montrose, Colorado, 26 miles west of Gunnison, Colorado.

NAICS & SIZE STANDARD:

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this project is 238990 All Other Specialty Trade Contractors, with a small business size standard of $16.5 million. The product service (PSC) code is N030.

SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT:

The System for Award Management (SAM) is an implemented Federal Government owned-and-operated FREE web site that consolidates the capabilities in Central Contractor Registration (CCR)/Federal Register (FedReg), Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA), and Excluded Parties List System (EPLS). Potential offerors must be successfully registered and maintain an active registration in the SAM database, found at https://www.sam.gov/SAM/, in order to be considered for a Government contract award.

POINT-OF-CONTACT FOR RESPONSES & QUESTIONS:

The contract specialist for this solicitation will be Brittney Murphy.

Please email inquiries to bmurphy@usbr.gov