Hoover replacement buoys FY 26

The Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation seeks quotations for four units of Fast River Buoys with SL-15 Solar Power Strobes and complete mooring packages, with quotes due June 19, 2026 at 1700 Pacific time and questions due June 15. The procurement is set aside for Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), unrestricted.

Delivery is required by August 30, 2026 to Hoover Dam Central Warehouse, US HWY 93, Boulder City, Nevada 89005. The buoys replace an initial installation that failed due to water currents exceeding the original design's capability. Each unit must include single-eye construction with 50 feet of chain, shackles, and anchor hardware as part of the mooring assembly.

The buoys must be engineered for fast river conditions up to 6 knots, feature single-piece float design optimized for stability, use durable materials resistant to harsh marine environments, and arrive ready for immediate installation without additional assembly. High-visibility white coloring must comply with IALA recommendations; each unit requires an LED solar-powered lantern for nighttime navigation and warning, plus red graphics clearly marking restricted areas. Construction must use recyclable materials with end-of-life recycling capability. Compliance with IALA E-108 and ISO9001:2015 quality standards is required.

NAICS code 333924 applies, with small business size standard of 900 employees. Evaluation criteria are technical capability (demonstrated ability to provide all required parts), schedule (ability to meet or exceed period of performance), past performance, and price. Offerors must submit completed SF-1449 forms with unit and total pricing, warranty details for all components, and specification sheets matching salient characteristics. The solicitation incorporates FAR and DIAR clauses by reference, including Buy American requirements and electronic invoicing via the U.S. Department of Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform. Contracting officer is Luis Gallardo; submit quotes to noah_maye@ios.doi.gov.