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140R2026Q0097

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Bureau of Reclamation Mid-Pacific Region Regional Office Division of Acquisition Services 2800 Cottage Way, Room E-1815 Sacramento CA 95825-1898

09/02/2026 1000 PD

Margaret Jones 9169785450

R20

Margaret Jones

333914

08/20/2026

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COMPLETE PARTIAL FINAL

ACCEPTED,

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Overhaul Part 12 and additional information included in this notice. The Bureau of Reclamation intends to award a Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order for supplies represented in the Specifications. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2026-01, as of March 13, 2026.

This requirement is solicited under full and open competition and will be evaluated using comparative evaluation in accordance with FAR Overhaul Part 12.

GENERAL INFORMATION

RFQ Number: 140R2026Q0097

Request for Quotation (RFQ) Request for Proposal (RFP) Invitation for Bid (IFB)

North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS): 333914 Size Standard: 750 Employees

Quotes are due no later than 10:00am PT on Wednesday, September 2, 2026.

Quotes should be emailed to Margaret Jones at margaret_jones@ios.doi.gov.

Quoters must be registered in System for Award Management (www.SAM.gov) by the closing date of the solicitation in order to be considered for award. SAM is an official website of the U.S Government and there is no cost to register in SAM.

Vendor’s Business Information:

Business Name: _______________________________________________________________________

Business Address: _____________________________________________________________________

Business Point of Contact: _______________________________________________________________

Point of Contact Email Address: __________________________________________________________

Point of Contact Phone Number: __________________________________________________________

SAM UEI Number and Cage Code: _______________________________________________________

Please see further instructions for quote submission under Provision 52.212-1 Addendum.

mailto:margaret_jones@ios.doi.gov http://www.sam.gov/

PRICE SCHEDULE

CLIN Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Total Price

00010 Goulds 14” RJHC/1 Stage bowl assemblies

2 Each $ $

00020 Goulds 12” RJHC/1 Stage bowl assemblies

2 Each $ $

00030 14” Cone Strainers 2 Each $ $

00040 12” Cone Strainers 2 Each $ $

00050 1 ½” x 5’ Oil tubes 16 Each $ $

00060 1 ½” x 1” Line shaft bearings 16 Each $ $

00070 1 ½” x 1” Top head shaft bearings 4 Each $ $

Total Price $

Delivery: ____________________ days after receipt of order (ARO)

SPECIFICATIONS

Area K Lease Lands Tile Drain Pumps (Brand Name or Equal)

Section 1. Purpose

The Bureau of Reclamation, Klamath Basin Area Office (KBAO), located in Klamath Falls, Oregon, requires the procurement of replacement components to support the rebuild of four (4) tile drain pumps located on the Area K lease lands. These pumps are essential for groundwater removal during spring operations to allow timely agricultural use of the leased properties.

Section 2. Scope

The contractor shall furnish all parts, materials, and associated documentation necessary to support the Government’s rebuild of the remaining four tile drain pumps. The Government will conduct all installation and rebuild work; the contractor is responsible solely for supplying parts.

Two of the six total pumps have been previously rebuilt using Goulds-manufactured components. To maintain compatibility and support future ease of maintenance, the Government has identified Goulds components as the brand name for this requirement.

In accordance with FAR 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal, vendors may propose equal products provided they meet all salient characteristics, functional requirements, dimensional compatibility, and performance standards necessary for proper integration with the existing Worthington Dresser pumps. Vendors offering an “equal” product shall demonstrate compatibility with the existing pump models listed below and provide supporting documentation.

Name HP motor Serial Number Series Pipe size Bowl Stages

Tile Drain Pump #2

7 1/2 30-4042-A 12HH-165 8 inch 2

Tile Drain Pump #2

15 30-4043-A 14HH-220 10 inch 1

Tile Drain Pump #3

7 1/2 30-4042-B 12HH-165 8 inch 2

Tile Drain Pump #3

15 30-4043-B 14HH-220 10 inch 1

Original pump data sheets and rating curves are included with the solicitation for reference. Reclamation cannot locate the original assembly part numbers. Reclamation has successfully replaced similar pumps with Goulds components and prefers to continue using Goulds where possible; however, equivalent products will be accepted if all required specifications are met and compatibility is demonstrated.

Required Parts

• 2 – Goulds 14” RJHC/1 Stage bowl assemblies

• 2 – Goulds 12” RJHC/1 Stage bowl assemblies

• 2 – 14” Cone Strainers

• 2 – 12” Cone Strainers

• 16 – 1 ½” x 5’ Oil tubes

• 16 – 1 ½” x 1” Line shaft bearings

• 4 – 1 ½” x 1” Top head shaft bearings

All quotes shall include manufacturer part numbers, product IDs, standard drawings, and technical data sheets for each proposed component, whether brand name or equal. These documents must also accompany the shipment.

Section 3. Delivery Requirements

3.01 Delivery Location

Bureau of Reclamation Klamath Basin Area Office 6600 Washburn Way Klamath Falls, OR 97603

3.02 Delivery Coordination

The contractor shall coordinate delivery with KBAO personnel at least one (1) week prior to shipment arrival.

3.03 Packaging & Protection

• All items shall be packaged to prevent corrosion, deformation, and mechanical damage during shipment and handling.

• Components shall be individually packaged unless otherwise approved.

• Any part damaged prior to Government inspection and acceptance shall be replaced at the contractor’s expense.

Section 4. Period of Performance All supplies shall be delivered within 60 days ARO.

SECTION C – COMMERCIAL 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 Department of the Interior Acquisition Regulation: https://acquisition.gov/diar

The following clauses are hereby incorporated by reference:

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

Statements

JAN 2017

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (RFO Deviation) MAR 2026 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (RFO

Deviation)

MAY 2026

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

MAR 2026

52.219-28 Post award Small Business Program Re-representation (RFO Deviation) JAN 2026 52.222-3 Convict Labor JUN 2003 52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (RFO Deviation) MAY 2026 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (RFO Deviation) MAY 2026 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (RFO Deviation) MAY 2026 52.222-90 Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors (RFO Deviation) MAY 2026 52.223-23 Sustainable Products and Services (RFO Deviation) MAY 2026 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases FEB 2021 52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving MAY 2024 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management OCT 2018 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors MAR 2023 52.233-3 Protest after Award AUG 1996 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim OCT 2004 52.240-91 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions (RFO Deviation) MAR 2026 52.242-15 Stop-Work Order AUG 1989 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (RFO

Deviation)

MAY 2026

52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses NOV 2020

DOI-AAAP-0028 ELECTRONIC INVOICING AND PAYMENT

REQUIREMENTS – INVOICE PROCESSING PLATFORM

FEB 2021

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

https://www.acquisition.gov/ https://acquisition.gov/diar

"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:

The contractor is encouraged to upload a copy of their invoice and supporting documentation to IPP.gov 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) within 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.gov 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.

(End of Local Clause) https://www.ipp.gov/

SECTION D – CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

Attachment 1 – Worthing Pumps: Pump Bowl Assemblies Manual and Parts List

Attachment 2 – Tile Drain Pump 2 and 3 Serial Numbers

Attachment 3 – Tile Drain Pump 2 and 3 Data

SECTION E – SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

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):

FAR Provisions: https://www.acquisition.gov/ Department of the Interior Acquisition Regulation: https://www.acquisition.gov/diar

The following provisions are hereby incorporated by reference:

Provisions Title Date 52.204-7 System for Award Management (RFO Deviation) MAR 2026 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (RFO

Deviation)

MAR 2026

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

JAN 2017

52.209-2 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations-Representation (RFO Deviation)

MAY 2026

52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law (RFO Deviation)

MAY 2026

52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal AUG 1999 52.219-1 Small Business Program Representations (RFO Deviation) JAN 2026 52.222-18 Certification Regarding Knowledge of Child Labor for Listed End Products FEB 2021 52.240-90 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Representations and Certification (RFO Deviation) MAR 2026 52.252-5 Authorized Deviations in Provisions NOV 2020

52.212-1 ADDENDUM INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS – COMMERCIAL

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (RFO Deviation)

MAR 2026

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

Paragraph (b), entitled “Submission of Quotes” Quotes must be submitted via email only. Submit signed and dated quote on or before the quote due date, 10:00am PT on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, to Margaret Jones at margaret_jones@ios.doi.gov.

Exchanges with Best‑Suited Quoter:

The Government anticipates selecting the best‑suited quoter from initial responses without engaging in exchanges with multiple quoters. Quoters are strongly encouraged to submit their best technical solutions and pricing in response to this RFQ. Once the Government determines the quoter that is the best‑suited (i.e., the apparent successful quoter), the Government reserves the right to communicate only with that quoter to address any remaining issues, if necessary, and finalize award.

https://www.acquisition.gov/ https://www.acquisition.gov/diar mailto:margaret_jones@ios.doi.gov

Vendors should submit at a minimum, the following documents with your quote:

1. Complete pages 3-4 of this document (Business Information and Price Schedule).

2. Provide technical documentation demonstrating how all quoted items meet the specifications and salient characteristics identified in the solicitation, including those referenced under Brand Name or Equal in accordance with FAR 52.211‑6 and the evaluation criteria under FAR 52.212‑2. Technical information must include manufacturer part numbers, product IDs, drawings, and data sheets.

3. Vendors must be registered in System for Award Management (SAM.gov) with completed Representations and Certifications, to be considered for award.

(End of Provision)

52.212-2 EVALUATION – COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL

SERVICES (RFO Deviation)

MAR 2026

(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 quotes:

Factor 1 – Technical

The Government will evaluate the extent to which the vendor’s quote demonstrates the ability to provide pump components that meet all stated specifications and salient characteristics in the PWS, including dimensional and performance compatibility with the existing Worthington‑Dresser pumps and compliance with Brand Name or Equal requirements. The evaluation will consider the completeness and adequacy of technical documentation submitted per the instructions, including manufacturer part numbers, product IDs, drawings, and technical data sheets demonstrating equivalency where applicable.

The Government will also assess the vendor’s ability to meet all delivery, packaging, and coordination requirements outlined in the PWS, including the required 60‑day delivery schedule, and will evaluate the overall feasibility, clarity, and thoroughness of the technical approach as evidenced in the quote.

Factor 2 – Past Performance

Past performance will be verified using data from the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS), FPDS‑NG, the contracting officer’s knowledge and previous experience with similar supply acquisitions, vendor submitted examples of past supply contracts of similar scope, customer surveys, subcontractor performance (if applicable), federal/non‑federal awards for comparable supply efforts, and any other reasonable and relevant sources.

Factor 3 – Price

All proposed prices will be reviewed for price reasonableness and any instances of unbalanced pricing, using price analysis techniques. Price analysis techniques at FAR Overhaul Part 12, including the use of a comparative evaluation, will be used to determine the best value. The Government reserves the right to request other than cost or price data as necessary in determining price reasonableness.

(End of Provision)

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)