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Synopsis/Solicitation – 140R6025Q0040 – Bureau of Reclamation

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services and is 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; Quotes are being requested and no other written solicitation will be issued. The Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) has a requirement for Vertical Turbine Shaft Pumps. The government anticipates awarding this procurement as a firm fixed price effort.

140R625Q0040 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-03. This is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 333914 - Measuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing with an associated small business size standard of 750 employees.

Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov to be considered for award.

Offerors are cautioned to carefully review the offer submission requirements. To be considered qualified for this work, offerors must fully address all evaluation factors outlined under FAR clause 52.212-2, on page of below.

The Government anticipates making an award without discussions. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if the Contracting Officer determines them to be necessary. Therefore, the offeror’s initial proposal should contain the offeror’s best terms from a cost or price and technical standpoint.

Offerors may submit questions electronically, via email, to Terra Warren, Contracting Officer at twarren@usbr.gov . Questions shall be submitted no later than May 26th, 2025 at 11:59 PM MDT.

Questions received after that date will not be entertained. Applicable answers to contractor questions will be posted publicly through the SAM website at www.sam.gov

Written, signed quotes with contact information are due no later than Jun 15th, 2025, at 11:59 PM MDT by email to twarren@usbr.gov. Include any other documentation the vendor determines is necessary to assist the government in determining which quotation is of the best value to the government. For information or questions regarding this RFQ, please contact Terra Warren, twarren@usbr.gov.

Characteristics for Sump Pumps at Alcova Powerplant

Pump Assemblies (Quantity-2)

General Information – Pumps are used to dewater a hydro powerplant. The water is non-potable raw water from a freshwater lake. These pumps are used frequently and year-round.

New Vertical Turbine Shaft Pumps including:

- Minimum 40 HP (horsepower) with Non-Reverse ratchet

- Motor Voltage/Phase/Frequency: 230-460 Volt/Three Phase/60 Hz

- Motors are to be Open Drip Proof (ODP) when mounted with shaft in vertical direction and output down. No considerations for VFD (variable frequency drive) are needed. These are operated at full rated power.

- Bowl Assembly – Single stage 2500 GPM at 50 ft. head pressure minimum capacity with stainless steel basket strainer for pumping non-potable raw water (freshwater lake).

- Bearings in the pump are to be construction of bronze with 416 stainless steel shaft.

- Column Assembly – 10” 125 lb. class carbon steel column including 10” 125 lb. class discharge located according to drawing and includes all bearings. Line shaft to be construction out of 416 Stainless steel with 304 stainless steel couplings. No single length of any components may exceed 15 ft. due to the multi-story nature of installation

- Enclosed column and shaft to be open and water lubricated.

- Motor Stand/Mounting Flange – Fabricated carbon steel motor stand that includes packing box and is construction to mount as described in Appendix A drawing details.

- Mechanical seal and packing box at the pump stand are to be oil lubricated.

- All raw carbon steel components to be coated with an enamel paint on the exterior

- Reference Drawing in Appendix A for general pump dimensions.

Delivery Information:

Can be shipped in smaller components. Pumps do not need to be shipped fully assembled.

Delivery address: 205 Chamberlain Rd Mills, WY 82644 (Mills Warehouse)

Note: Drawings provided below are of existing pumps, with galvanized pipes, and are for reference only. New pumps are to follow characteristics outlined above.

APPENDIX A – PUMP ASSEMBLY DRAWING (AO SMITH)

APPENDIX B – GENERAL ARRANGEMENT OF ALCOVA SUMP PUMPS (DO NOT

USE SCALE)

NAMEPLATES OF EXISTING PUMP

WY Alcova Sump Sumps solicitation – 140R6025Q0040

1. Does the Vertical Turbine require open lineshaft or closed lineshaft?

Answer: Enclosed column, shaft to be open and water lubricated.

2. Will the pump sit for long periods of time before being turned on?

Answer: Pumps are used frequently and year-round.

3. Is this a solicitation for two pump and motor only or are you also needing them installed?

Answer: Supply of pump and motor assemblies. No installation required.

4. Is the pump oil lube or water lube?

Answer: Shaft is water lubed, but the mechanical seal at the pump stand is to be oil lubed.

5. If oil lube, from the drawings it looks like the tube is galvanized. Need to determine what material is required –

Answer: Galvanized pipe is referenced in the drawing of existing pumps and for reference only. New pumps are to follow characteristics outlined in the solicitation.

6. The spec on the drawing also indicates galvanized column pipe, but in the Solicitation, it says the following “Column Assembly – 10” 125 lb. class carbon steel column including 10” 125 lb.” Need to determine the material required.

Answer: Galvanized pipe is referenced in the drawing of existing pumps and for reference only. New pumps are to follow characteristics outlined in the solicitation.

7. Do you want it delivered fully assembled?

Answer: No. It can be broken down into smaller components for shipment.

8. Is there a site visit, video or can we speak to the Engineer on staff that knows the equipment and spec they are requiring?

Answer: This is the purchase of a supply item, not a repair. There will be not site visit. All needed specifications are within the solicitation package.

9. Do you have an approximate weight on the unit?

Answer: This would be dependent on the product offered in your quote.

10. Is this to supply a new unit, or for an overhaul of an existing unit.

Answer: New units (2)

11. Is the pickup location the same as the delivery location?

Amendment 1 Questions and Answers

Answer: This is the purchase of supply items, not a request for repair. There is not pick up location.

12. Are there any BABA or American Iron & Steel compliance requirements?

Answer: Refer to clause 52.225-1 in the solicitation for Buy American requirements.

13. Is there a prevailing wage requirement for the project?

Answer: This is a supply acquisition, not service. Wage determination is not required.

14. Motor Details (Enclosure, if running with the vfd).

Answer: Motors are to be Open Drip Proof (ODP) when mounted with shaft in vertical direction and output down. No considerations for VFD (variable frequency drive) are needed. These are operated traditionally at full rated power.

15. Is it for drinking water.

Answer: No. These pump non-potable raw water (fresh lake water).

52.212-2 EVALUATION-COMMERCIAL ITEMS (NOV 2021)

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

(1) Price

(2) Technical Specifications

(3) Delivery Schedule

(b) 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.

Clauses The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition, as does 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders – Commercial Products and Commercial Services. Below is a list of applicable clauses:

52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 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 Regulation: https://www.acquisition.gov/far Department of the Interior Acquisition Regulation: https://www.acquisition.gov/diar

CLAUSE

NUMBER CLAUSE TITLE CLAUSE DATE

52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights Nov-23

52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements. Jan-17

52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards. Jun-20

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance. Oct-18 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance. Aug-20

52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications. Dec-14

52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. Nov-21

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations. Nov-15

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services Nov 23

52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Products and Commercial Services Jan -25

52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies. Jan-25 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities. Apr-15

52.222-26 Equal Opportunity. Sep-16 52.222-3 Convict Labor. Jun-03 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities. Jun-20 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons. Nov-21 52.223-23 Sustainable Products and Services. May-24 52.225-1 Buy American-Supplies Oct-22

52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving. May-24

52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management. Oct-18

52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors. Mar-23

52.233-1 Disputes. May-14 52.233-3 Protest after Award. Aug-96 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim. Oct-04

DOI-AAAP-0028

ELECTRONIC INVOICING AND PAYMENT REQUIREMENTS-

INVOICE PROCESSING PLATFORM (IPP) Feb-21

WBR 1452.223-82

Provisions

The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition.

The provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Products and Commercial Services, must be completed and be active online at http://www.sam.gov. Prospective contractor is advised to ensure that the NAICS code identified for this procurement is contained in its online representations and certifications in the System for Award Management registry.

52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 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 Regulation: https://www.acquisition.gov/far Department of the Interior Acquisition Regulation: https://www.acquisition.gov/diar

PROVISION

NUMBER

CLAUSE TITLE

CLAUSE

DATE

52.204-29 Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders ”Representation and Disclosures. Dec-23

52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements- Representation. Jan-17

52.204-7 System for Award Management. Nov-24 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting. Aug-20 52.204-17 Ownership or Control of Offeror. Aug-20 52.204-20 Predecessor of Offeror Aug-20 52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal. Jan-17

52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment Nov-21

52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services- Representation Oct-20

52.204-29 Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders— Representation and Disclosures Dec-23

52.209-2 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations-Representation. Nov-15

52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law Feb-16

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services Sep-23

52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services May-24

52.219-1 Small Business Program Representations Feb 24

52.223-22 Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals-Representation. Dec-16

DIAR 1452.215-71

Use and Disclosure of Proposal Information – Department of Interior

Apr-84