NCAO Confined Space Rescue Services BPA Amd 0001

The Bureau of Reclamation's Northern California Area Office (NCAO) is seeking confined space rescue services through a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) solicitation. The contract requires a three-person rescue team with specialized training and equipment to provide rescue services at five power plants: Shasta, Keswick, Spring Creek, JF Carr, and Trinity. Qualified vendors must demonstrate proficiency in confined space rescue operations, including the use of self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and appropriate rescue equipment. The solicitation will be evaluated using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable methodology, considering technical capability, past performance, and pricing. Interested contractors must submit quotes by March 4, 2025, at 2:00 pm PST, including a technical approach, past performance documentation, and fully-burdened hourly rates.

This solicitation is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 561990 with a size standard of $16.5 million. The government intends to award up to three BPAs with a maximum total value of $650,000, with individual task orders not exceeding $25,000. The period of performance spans five years, from March 17, 2025, to March 16, 2030, with services to be performed between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Contractors must comply with federal OSHA regulations for confined space rescue, including specific safety and training requirements. The work locations are situated in Northern California, covering counties including Shasta, with specific power plant sites located in areas such as Shasta Lake, Redding, and Lewiston. Wage rates will be governed by Department of Labor wage determinations, with minimum hourly rates established for various occupational categories.