B01_08_-_Sources_Sought_1.pdf

Sources Sought Synopsis

The Bureau of Reclamation is issuing this sources sought synopsis as a means of conducting market research to identify parties having an interest in and the resources to support this requirement for two (2) rig tender bodies to be mounted on two new trucks that are on order through GSA AutoChoice. The result of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement. The applicable North American Industry Classification System

(NAICS) code assigned to this procurement is 336211.

There is no solicitation at this time. This request for capability information does not constitute a request for proposals; submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary; the government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred.

If your organization has the potential capacity to provide these contract services, please provide the following information:

1) Organization name, address, and Point of Contact information

2) UEI number and size for the organization

3) Tailored capability statements addressing the particulars of this effort, with appropriate documentation supporting claims of organizational and staff capability. If significant subcontracting or teaming is anticipated in order to deliver technical capability, organizations should address the administrative and management structure of such arrangements.

The government will evaluate market information to ascertain potential market capacity:

1) Provide services consistent in scope and scale with those described in this notice and otherwise anticipated.

2) Secure and apply the full range of corporate financial, human capital, and technical resources required to successfully perform similar requirements.

3) Implement a successful project management plan that includes: compliance with program schedules; cost containment; meeting and tracking performance; hiring and retention of key personnel and risk mitigation.

4) Provide services under a performance based service acquisition contract.

Based on the responses to this sources sought notice/market research, this requirement may be set-aside for small businesses or procured through full and open competition, and multiple awards may be made. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions.

Submission Instructions: Interested parties who consider themselves qualified to perform the listed services below are invited to submit a response to this Sources Sought Notice by 12:00 PM

MST, Friday, September 13, 2024. All responses under this Sources Sought Notice must be emailed to Mike Garloch at mgarloch@usbr.gov.

All responses will be used to determine the appropriate acquisition strategy for a potential future acquisition. Response is strictly voluntary; no reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this synopsis or any follow-up information mailto:mgarloch@usbr.gov requests.

Inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions.

APPENDIX 1: Purpose and Objectives

1) Specifications

Rig Tender Bodies - Specifications

Statement:

The Bureau of Reclamation, CPN Regional Drill Crew has a requirement for two Drill Rig Tender Bodies.

Specification for water tank:

• Flat water tank holding approximately 2,100 gallons constructed out of ¼" steel with internal baffling.

• Water tank is epoxy coated to form an internal liner.

• Two front-mounted, vertically oriented weathertight tool boxes. Driver's side box will have three removable shelves. Passenger side box will have a 50ft torch reel mounted in it and a removable shelf.

• Six weather-tight, horizontally oriented tool boxes fitted to truck.

• All boxes will have "T" handle latches and be keyed together.

• All boxes will be constructed of 10-gauge steel.

• Hose storage compartment (with lid) will be located between the two front vertical cabinets.

• 1 ¼" tubular steel cab guard (headache rack) at the height of the truck cab. Minimum of four work lights mounted to cab guard, switch mounted inside truck cab.

• Headache rack tail-out system.

• Four ratchet style tie-down winches with 30ft straps with ratchet bar.

• Tie-down rails along the length of the tank with stake pockets for square tube stakes (removable), with stakes included. Stakes must be at a minimum of 20" above deck height.

• Front drill rod stopper.

• Mud flaps mounted behind and in front of the drive wheels.

• At a minimum, one 4" gravity water fill.

• At a minimum, one 2" tank vent.

• Four discharge ports, one at each corner, with 2" brass ball valves 2" camlocks.

• Three threaded 3 ½" drains in the back of the tank (pumping, filling and draining).

• Water level sight glass.

• Two access ladders with grab handles.

• At a minimum, two 6"x6" tube full length looped hose chambers.

• Receiver hitch with a 25-ton pintle and a 1" pintle plate with an attached 20" folding step platform. Hitch will be wired for electric and plumbed for air.

• Hydraulic crane outriggers mounted to truck frame, capable of up/down and in/out adjustment.

• Four hydraulic leveling jacks (two mounted at front and two at rear of flattank body). Each leveling jack will have a minimum 30” stroke and a minimum lifting capacity of 25,000 lbs. The extension portion of each cylinder shall be equipped with a steel boot to resist side thrust and reduce wear on cylinder bore and cylinder rod. Jacks will have safety features installed to prevent movement in the event of hydraulic pressure loss.

• Water pump, hydraulically driven, for loading water, self-priming, positive displacement gear pump 3", rated

230 GPM.

• Brackets installed under crane for mounting a welder.

• Fill spout under crane with air gap to prevent backflow.

• Tow pin mounted in front bumper.

Specification for crane:

• Brand Name or Equal to an IMT Model 14000 telescoping crane.

• Crane mounted at the rear of the tank, passenger side.

• Lifting capacity of 14,000 lbs., 25ft reach, winch speed of 60ft per minute.

• Crane must have a rotation of 400 degrees in both directions.

• Wireless control with manual override capabilities.

• Crane will be PTO driven and have a minimum hydraulic fluid reservoir of 20 gallons.

• Fluid reservoir shall be filled with hydraulic fluid.

• Crane will have a boom rest installed on the tank.