Dipping tube tank

140R3021Q0042 - Dipping Tube Tank

This solicitation is being advertised as a noncompetitive sole source solicitation. As provided under FAR 13.103-1(b)(1), this project will be solicited on a noncompetitive basis because there is only one responsible source capable satisfying the agency¿s requirement.

The Bureau of Reclamation, Lower Colorado Basin Yuma Area office to purchase a surge protection vessel (Dipping Tube Tank) to complete the modifications to the various water systems. This Dipping Tube Tank will prevent any over pressurization and a possible catastrophic failure of the numerous conveyances.

Reclamation intends to award, on a sole source basis, a Purchase Order type contract to Pipestone Equipment, LLC. Charlatte America is the brand previously used for the system upgrade and the tank brand needs to be consistent to operate properly & communicate with the rest of the system. The unique design and construction are required to achieve the specifications for the tank and Charlatte America is the only supplier of the dipping air chamber tanks. Pipestone Equipment, LLC is the only approved vendor for the Charlatte tanks that services the Yuma Area.

The NAICS for this action is 332420, Metal Tank (Heavy gauge) Manufacturing, which has a small business size standard of 750 employees.

Award is anticipated in September 2021. The resulting contract will be a Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order contract.

The contract award information will be posted on SAM.gov Contract Opportunities website at SAM.gov | Home.


Questions may be submitted to Larissa Bell (702)293-8528 or email to
LrBell@usbr.gov