High Head Test Facility Equipment

The Bureau of Reclamation is conducting market research on potential sources for high-head test facility equipment procurement, with responses due by May 19, 2026. The Government is evaluating small business viability under NAICS 333914 (Measuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing), with a 750-employee size standard, and is particularly interested in 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, HUBZone, and Women-Owned small businesses.

The procurement covers procurement, delivery, and installation of a seven-stage vertical turbine pump, 250 hp pumping unit, 250 hp 3-phase motor, variable speed drive (VFD), and associated hardware for the Bureau of Reclamation's Hydraulics Laboratory in Denver, Colorado. The scope also includes uninstalling, removing, and disposing of existing equipment.

Vendors must submit responses by 4:00 PM MDT on May 19, 2026, to Aubrie Watson, Contract Specialist, at awatson@usbr.gov. Responses should address company information (name, address, contact details, DUNS number, SAM registration status), small business certification details, relevant experience with seven-stage pumping units (including contract numbers and points of contact), teaming arrangements, manufacturing capabilities, material specifications, potential manufacturers if applicable, and anticipated challenges. The Government will accept interest in site visits in Denver or virtual options. The Government reserves the right to conduct focused capabilities briefings and assumes no financial responsibility for response costs. Submission is voluntary with no guarantee of future awards.