Sources_Sought_140R6026Q0016_WY_Mini_Dredge.pdf

Sources Sought Notice

This is a Sources Sought Notice for a tentative requirement for a pontoon mounted dredge as further defined in the Salient Characteristics below. As part of the Bureau of Reclamation’s information and planning purposes, the draft Salient Characteristics describes only the current contemplated possible supply required and may vary in the final Performance Work Statement included in any Request for Quotation (RFQ).

The anticipated need by date is September 30, 2026.

A Request for Quotation using NAICS 333120, Construction machinery manufacturing.

This Sources Sought is only for the purpose of identifying potential sources as part of the Bureau of Reclamation’s market research. A Request for Quotation does not currently exist. The Bureau of Reclamation is not required to use SAM.gov for any resulting RFQ.

Responses to this Sources Sought are not quotes to which the Bureau of Reclamation can issue any awards. This Sources Sought Notice is issued for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The Government does not intend to award a purchase order/contract based only on responses to this Sources Sought.

All information received in response to this Sources Sought marked “Proprietary” will be protected and handled accordingly. Interested parties are responsible for adequately marking proprietary or competition sensitive information contained in their response.

Responses to this Sources Sought will not be returned. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this Sources Sought. The Bureau of Reclamation will not pay for information received in response to this Sources Sought.

There is no commitment by the Government to issue a Request for Quotation, make an award, or to be responsible for any monies expended by industry responses to this Sources Sought.

The Bureau of Reclamation is requesting interested companies to provide a Capability Statement, which should include their company’s socio-economic status, inclusive of Total Small Business, if applicable. Capability Statements are to be emailed directly to Contracting Specialist Melissa Parkison at melissa_parkison@ios.doi.gov

The close for acceptance of Capability Statements or interest is August 10, 2026 at 10:00 AM Mountain Daylight Time (MDT).

Salient Characteristics of Requested Line Items

Line Item 1

• Pontoon Mounted Dredge (equivalent to or better than a Piranha Pump 135E) o Two pumps attached to the pontoon, one dredge pump and one agitator pump o 3”x20’ suction hose provided with quick disconnect male/female connections o 3”x25’ discharge hose with floats provided with quick disconnect male/female connections o Can accommodate dredging depth of up to 14 feet o Operating the dredge suction hose and agitator discharge hose will be done manually with a pole A strainer head with openings no larger than 1.5 inch will be attached to the end of the dredge suction hose The dredge suction strainer head will have an integrated multi-port water jet nozzle attached to the agitator pump discharge hose The integrated suction strainer/water jet nozzle will be attached to the pole used by the dredge operator o For the dredge pump:

Minimum 8 horsepower, 4 cycle engine Self priming 3” suction for use of quick disconnect male/female couplings 3” discharge for use of quick disconnect male/female couplings Impeller that is high chrome iron, semi open, clog resistant Stainless steel wear plate Cast iron volute casing Silicone carbide mechanical seal Can withstand solids up to 1.5 inches Weighs no more than 170 pounds Minimum fuel tank capacity of 1.5 gallons Minimum run time of 3 hours per full tank of gas Must be able to maintain approximately 165 gpm at approximately 60 feet of Total Dynamic Head o For the agitator pump:

Minimum 5.5 horsepower, 4 cycle engine

Self priming 1.5” suction for use of quick connection male/female couplings 1” discharge for use of quick connection male/female couplings Aluminum impeller Cast iron volute Silicon carbide mechanical seal Weighs no more than 80 pounds Minimum fuel tank capacity of 1 gallon Minimum run time of 3 hours per full tank of gas

Must be able to maintain approximately 80 gpm at approximately 100 feet of Total Dynamic Head

The agitator pump suction hose will be at least 4 feet long with a suction screen with openings no larger than 1/8 inch o For the pontoon float:

Tubular steel base and upper structure with urethane powder coated finish Modular flotation pontoons with high density polyethylene, foam filled, UV & chemical resistant with stainless steel fasteners Swamp capacity of 796 lbs or greater Total weight of 395 lbs or less Rough dimensions to match: 7’1” L x 4’9” W x 3’9” H Draft: 10 inches

• To fit within a truck bed or small trailer

Line Item 2

• Booster pump Minimum 8 horsepower, 4 cycle engine Self priming 3” suction for use of quick disconnect male/female couplings 3” discharge for use of quick disconnect male/female couplings Impeller that is high chrome iron, semi open, clog resistant Stainless steel wear plate Cast iron volute casing Silicone carbide mechanical seal Can withstand solids up to 1.5 inches Weighs no more than 170 pounds Minimum fuel tank capacity of 1.5 gallons

Minimum run time of 3 hours per full tank of gas Must be able to maintain approximately 165 gpm at approximately 60 feet of Total Dynamic Head

Line Item 3

• Spare parts list for dredge pump:

o Impeller x1 o Inner Casing x1 o Wear Plate x1 o Mechanical Seal x1 o Casing cover o-ring x1 o Inner casing o-ring x1 o Drain plug kit x1

Line Item 4

• Extra hose:

o Six 100 foot sections of 3” PVC lay flat discharge hose with quick disconnect male/female couplings for 600 feet o Seven 25 foot sections of 3” suction/discharge hose with floats with quick disconnect male/female couplings for 175 feet For applications requiring combined vacuum, high working pressures, and increased flexibility Constructed with cold weather PVC, ridged PVC helix, synthetic braiding, smooth bore, and corrugated O.D.