Sources_Sought_Notice_8_17_2026_1.pdf

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE (SSN)

EACSS Fiber Backbone Upgrade

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

NOTICE TYPE: Sources Sought NAICS: 237130 – Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction Size Standard: $45M (average annual receipts) PSC: Z2NZ – Repair or Alteration of Other Utilities Construction Project Magnitude: Between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000.

Response Due: September 1, 2026, 5:00pm PDT

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 armored fiber cable to replace existing fiber backbone around Folsom Dam Complex. Work is located approximately 2-miles north of Folsom, California, in Sacramento County.

The anticipated construction period is 365 calendar days from Notice to Proceed.

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

A. Conduct end to end tests for all optical fibers under this project and generate a visual representation (such as schematics, wiring diagram) of the fiber network showing operational and defective fibers, along with connected devices for this facility.

B. Furnish and install the fiber backbone upgrade (which includes but is not limited to trenching, conduits, fibers, patch panel, vaults, and accessories) for the following locations:

1. Administration building Server Room to Emergency Generator Building.

2. Administration building Server Room to Sheriff’s building Communications Room.

3. Emergency Generator Building to Powerplant Server Room.

4. Emergency Generator Building to Pumping Plant.

5. Emergency Generator Building to the Dam.

C. Furnish and install 14 security cameras and cabling. and Connect cameras to the existing

Electronic Access Control and Surveillance System (EACSS) as noted in the specifications and drawings.

D. Furnish and install a patch panel and associated components in the following locations:

1. Admin building.

2. Emergency Generator Building

3. Powerplant

4. Dam

5. Sheriff’s Building

E. Provide cable, raceway and supports as necessary to complete installation.

F. Remove and dispose of un-used existing patch panels and accessories.

G. Transfer all existing EACSS systems running under old fiber backbone into the newly furnished fiber backbone.

H. Miscellaneous Electrical and Control Work:

1. Miscellaneous electrical (such as power supply) and control work (such as signal booster) to accommodate system modifications included in this contract.

I. Furnish and install conduits for upgraded fiber network. Provide and install conduits to support the upgraded fiber network. Under the new backbone configuration, the network center will be located at the Generator Building. Conduit pathways shall be installed from the Generator Building to the following facilities:

1. Dam

2. Powerplant

3. Pumping Plant

4. Administration Building

J. Remove unused fiber backbone cables.

K. Provide as-built drawings for fiber optic backbone after installations and modifications.

L. Provide training and training materials for operation and maintenance of the system.

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) October 20, 2026 Issue Solicitation November 5, 2026 Quotes/Proposals Due December 5, 2026 Award February 16, 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 237130 (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.

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 value

• Period of performance

• Customer/agency

• Point of contact (name, email, phone)

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

• Key subcontractors or collaborators involved

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:

- Marianna Mezentseva (Marianna_Mezentseva@ios.doi.gov), AND

- Stephanie Lindner (Stephanie_Lindner@ios.doi.gov) http://www.sam.gov/ mailto:Marianna_Mezentseva@ios.doi.gov mailto: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 RFI. 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.