CCAO Calibration Services

The Bureau of Reclamation is seeking a qualified vendor to provide annual calibration services for precision test equipment located at Folsom Dam and New Melones Dam in Sacramento County, California. The agency requires a contractor capable of performing calibrations that are traceable to National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) standards and in compliance with manufacturer recommendations. Interested firms must submit a detailed capability statement demonstrating their ability to meet the requirements, including previous experience, personnel qualifications, and business size status. Respondents should provide evidence of their capability as either a prime or subcontractor, and specify their business classification (such as small business, 8(a), HUBZONE, etc.). The sources sought notice requires responses by Friday, May 16, 2025, at 1:00 PM Pacific Time, with all questions directed to RaShayla Brown at rbrown@usbr.gov.

The procurement is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, with a NAICS code of 811210 and a size standard of $34.0 million. The resulting contract will be issued as a firm-fixed price purchase order for calibration services. The Performance Work Statement indicates strict requirements for calibration certificates, including "as found" and "as left" settings, with a performance standard requiring less than 5% deviation 95% of the time. Contractors must possess appropriate business licenses, insurance, and certifications, and will be responsible for all employee training and travel costs. The scope of work involves annual calibration of precision test equipment, with potential security checks required for contractor employees. While specific award value is not disclosed, the contract will cover comprehensive calibration services for critical test equipment at two major dam facilities.