Sources_Sought_Notice-SAM_gov_11_2_2026_1.pdf

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE (SSN)

East Bear Creek Pumping Plant and Pipeline Modernization Upgrades

Department of the Interior (DOI) Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) California–Great Basin Region, Acquisition Office – Sacramento, CA

NOTICE TYPE: Sources Sought NAICS: 237990 – Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction Size Standard: $45M (average annual receipts) PSC: Y1NE – Construction of Water Supply Facilities Construction Project Magnitude: Between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000.

Response Due: November 18, 2026, 5:00pm PST

THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION.

1. PURPOSE OF NOTICE

This Sources Sought Notice (SSN) is issued solely for market research and planning purposes in accordance with FAR Part 10. The DOI/BOR is seeking to:

A. Allow interested contractors to provide feedback on the information provided.

B. Identify qualified and experienced contractors capable of performing the work identified Section

2, Project Overview.

C. Identify the best procurement approach based upon the information received (the bullet points below are being provided as examples):

o In accordance with RFO Deviation Part 10, and the RFO Companion Guide, the

Government should determine if existing agency capabilities can fulfill the need. If the agency does not already have the capability, the next phase of market research can focus on whether other existing federal contract vehicles already offer the products or services needed. For example:

DOI, Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Construction Multiple Award Contract (C-

MAC)

DOI, Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) Multiple Award Task Order Contract

(MATOC)

o Total Small Business Set-Aside o Full and Open Competition

2. PROJECT OVERVIEW

The DOI/BOR is preparing for a potential procurement to furnish and install new fish screen, sheet pile wall, pipeline, access road, butterfly valves, and modify pumping plant discharge and electrical systems.

Work is located approximately 12 miles east of Gustine, CA, in Merced County at two sites located on the San Luis National Wildlife Refuge.

The anticipated construction period is 560 calendar days from Notice to Proceed.

Principal Components of the Work include, but are not limited to:

A. Pumping Plant Site:

1. Upgrades to electrical and controls components.

2. Replacement of manual operators of existing butterfly valves, installation of butterfly valve position transmitters, and modification of pump discharge piping.

3. Furnishing one fish screen.

4. Sheet pile wall.

5. Pipeline.

6. Access Road.

7. Earth fill.

B. Regulating Tank Site: Replacement of controls components.

C. Attachments:

a. DRAFT Specification No 20-C0952

b. DRAFT 20-C0952 Drawings 11x17

3. ESTIMATED PROCUREMENT SCHEDULE

The dates provided below are preliminary and intended to assist contractors with planning. The Government reserves the right to modify these dates at its discretion as circumstances require.

Activity Date Issue Pre-Solicitation Notice (if applicable) January 20, 2027 Issue Solicitation February 4, 2027 Quotes/Proposals Due March 6, 2027 Award May 18, 2027

4. SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM)

In accordance with RFO Deviation Part 4.203-1(b), “Offerors or quoters are required to have an active Federal Government contracts registration in SAM when they submit an offer or quotation, and at the time of award.”

Registration information is available at: http://www.sam.gov.

5. SOURCES SOUGHT RESPONSE REQUIREMENTS

Interested Contractors are requested to provide the following information:

A. Business Information

1. Company name and address

2. Cage Code and Unique Entity Identifier (UEI)

3. Business size under NAICS 237990 (verified via SAM.gov)

4. Socioeconomic status, if applicable (SB, WOSB, SDVOSB, HUBZone, etc.)

B. Capability & Intent

1. A clear statement of interest and intent to submit a proposal as a prime contractor for any forthcoming solicitation.

2. A brief description of your companies capability to perform similar work.

3. A concise description of the qualifications, capabilities, experience, or other distinguishing factors that differentiate your company from other prospective contractors.

http://www.sam.gov/

C. Relevant Past Performance

1. Provide up to three (3) relevant projects performed within the last five (5) years that demonstrate capability to perform work of similar type, scale, and complexity. For each project, include:

• Project title and contract number

• Summary of scope and technical approach

• Contract Amount at Award

• Contract Amount at Contract Close-out

• Number of Modifications

• Period of performance

• Customer/agency

• Point of contact (name, email, phone)

• Identification of your role: prime, subcontractor, or partner

• Key subcontractors or collaborators involved

NOTE: The Government intends to use the information received in response to this Sources Sought Notice to assess the level of industry interest, the availability of qualified and capable contractors, and the likelihood of receiving adequate competition for this requirement. Contractor responses (or an insufficient number of responses) may directly influence the Government’s acquisition strategy, including (but not limited to) whether to compete the requirement under an existing IDIQ or MATOC, pursue a total or partial small-business set-aside or other socioeconomic program, or conduct a full and open competition.

Accordingly, interested contractors are strongly encouraged to provide complete and accurate responses addressing all requested information, including capability, relevant experience, business size and socioeconomic status, and intent to compete.

6. REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) – INDUSTRY FEEDBACK

To assist in developing a procurement approach, the Government is giving Contractors the opportunity to provide feedback. Respondents may provide comments, recommendations, questions, or redlines. The Government may incorporate feedback and/or respond to questions at its discretion.

7. RESPONSE INSTRUCTIONS

Responses shall be submitted via email to:

- Charlesetta Seibure (charlesetta_seibure@ios.doi.gov), AND

- Stephanie Lindner (Stephanie_Lindner@ios.doi.gov)

8. DISCLAIMER

This announcement is not a solicitation and is issued solely for information and planning purposes. The Government will not reimburse respondents for any information or administrative costs incurred in responding to this SSN. The Government is under no obligation to issue a solicitation or award based on this notice. No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in responses.

mailto:Stephanie_Lindner@ios.doi.gov