Sources_Sought_Notice_(Neopit_Dam_Remediation_Construction)_23_Oct_2026_1.pdf

Sources Sought: Neopit Dam Remediation Construction, Menominee Indian Reservation, Wisconsin

This Sources Sought Notice is for informational and planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation, an obligation, or commitment by the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA).

Sources Sought Notice Number: DOIASAM270004

This notice is intended strictly for market research to determine the availability of Indian Small Businesses Economic Enterprise (ISBEE), Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE), or Other Small Businesses.

Your responses to the information requested will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method, including whether a set-aside is possible. The anticipated applicable NAICS code for this acquisition is 237990, Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction, other relevant NAICS codes will be considered based on responses received.

1.0 BACKGROUND

Neopit Dam was likely constructed in the 1800s and is located on the West Branch of the Wolf River within the Menominee Reservation in the community of Neopit, Wisconsin (Latitude [Lat]:44.981118°N, Longitude [Long]:

88.829152°W), about 12 miles northwest of Keshena, Wisconsin. It is located within Section 20 of Township 29 North, Range 14 East, Menominee County, Wisconsin. The existing dam reservoir supports active operations at the Menominee Tribal Enterprises (MTE) Lumber Mill and is also used for recreation and fishing. The existing storage is 840 acre-feet (AF) at a normal pool elevation (El.) of 1050.50.

Neopit Dam is classified as a high-hazard potential dam due to the probable loss of life that would be associated with a failure of the Dam. The Comprehensive Dam Review (CDR) performed in 2012 noted significant performance issues related to the inability to pass the inflow design flood (IDF), the potential for seepage related to buried conduits or intake structures within the existing embankment dam, inadequate upstream slope protection to prevent erosion proximate to the existing spillway, and a high probability of overtopping along the right abutment resulting in contact erosion between the right abutment, embankment dam, and appurtenant structures. Additionally, there is limited knowledge relating to construction of Neopit Dam. For example, there may also be deficiencies related to the following components: foundation treatment, filter zone, drainage blanket/toe drain, compaction, core material, and foundation.

2.0 SCOPE

The proposed Neopit Dam will primarily be comprised of the spillway, outlet works, stilling basin, and hydropower bays as the principal hydraulic structures. These structures are expected to be reinforced concrete construction. Extending from each end of the spillway and ancillary structural features will be two (2) separate embankments to tie-in these structures with the existing ground at the left and right abutments.

3.0 TYPE OF CONTRACT

This is a firm fixed price contract.

4.0 ANTICIPATED PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The period of performance of this contract is eight hundred eighty-three (883) days from the date of issuance.

5.0 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

Neopit Dam, near the village of Neopit, Wisconsin.

6.0 PAYMENT

1. The Government will pay the Contractor a fixed price, as indicted below, which will constitute full compensation for all Contractor professional and incidental services, travel expenses, and materials necessary to furnish complete project as required and specified in the Statement of Work (SOW), Drawings, and Specifications.

2. Progress payments will be paid following acceptance by the Government of that particular schedule item and a properly submitted and approved invoice.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

A. Anticipated Period of Performance:

Period of Performance: 8/01/2027 through 12/31/2029. (Estimated)

B. Capability Statement/Information:

Interested parties are expected to review this notice to familiarize itself with the requirements of this project.

Failure to do so will be at your firm’s own risk. The following information shall be included in the capability statement:

1. A general overview of the respondents’ opinions about the difficulty and/or feasibility of the potential requirement, and any information regarding innovative ideas or concepts.

2. Information in sufficient detail of the respondent’s (a) current capability and capacity to perform the work; (b) prior completed events of similar nature/size; (c) organizational experience and management capability; and

(d) examples of prior completed Government contracts and other related information. The Government is particularly interested in experience related to contractors with experience performing this type of work directly as a prime contractor and managing subcontractors performing this type of work as a prime contractor.

3. Documentation on the capability of fulfilling this requirement. Evidence of an Offerors ability to fully satisfy the requirements described above must be provided.

4. The respondents’ UEI number, organization name, address, point of contact, and size and type of business (e.g., 8(a), HUBZone, etc.) Pursuant to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code:

237990, Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction, or comparable NAICS.

5. Any other information that may be helpful in developing or finalizing the requirements of the potential acquisition.

6. The capability statement shall not exceed 10 single-sided pages (including all attachments) presented in single-space and using a 12-point font size minimum, in either Microsoft Word or Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF), with 8-1/2 by 11-inch paper size, and 1-inch top, bottom, left, and right margins.

7. All proprietary information should be marked as such. Statements should also include an indication of current certified small business status; this indication should be clearly marked on the first page of your capability statement (preferably placed under the eligible small business concern’s name and address).

Responses will be reviewed only by BIA personnel and will be held in a confidential manner.

C. Closing Statement:

Point of Contact: Thomas Tortorella, Contracting Officer, thomas.tortorella@bia.gov and Abri-Gayle Sterlacci, Contract Specialist, abri-gayle.sterlacci@bia.gov

Submission Instructions:

Interested parties shall submit capability via e-mail to Thomas Tortorella, Contracting Officer, at thomas.tortorella@bia.gov and Abri-Gayle Sterlacci, Contract Specialist, at abri-gayle.sterlacci@bia.gov.

mailto:thomas.tortorella@bia.gov mailto:thomas.tortorella@bia.gov

Please include Sources Sought Number DOIASAM270004 in the Subject line. The due date for receipt of statements is 2 November 2026 (Monday) by 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET).

All responses must be received by the specified due date and time in order to be considered.

This notice is for information and planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation on the part of BIA.

BIA does not intend to award a contract on the basis of responses nor otherwise pay for the preparation of any information submitted. As a result of this notice, BIA may issue a Request for Proposal (RFP).

THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. However, should such a requirement materialize, no basis for claims against the BIA shall arise as a result of a response to this notice or BIA’s use of such information as either part of our evaluation process or in developing specifications for any subsequent requirement.

Disclaimer and Important Notes. This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or otherwise pay for the information provided in response. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. Any organization responding to this notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed to allow the Government to determine the organization’s qualifications to perform the work. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted. After a review of the responses received, a pre-solicitation synopsis and solicitation may be published in SAM.gov. However, responses to this notice will not be considered adequate responses to a solicitation.

Confidentiality. No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in your response.