Northern California Area Office (NCAO) Troubleshoo

The Bureau of Reclamation, Department of the Interior, is soliciting quotes for troubleshooting and repair services on the brake system of the Shasta Dam elevator in California. The primary requirement is to diagnose and resolve recurring brake temperature faults that have caused intermittent elevator failures, with a critical qualification mandate that two qualified personnel must be on-site—one from KTR (brake system subcontractor) and one from Nidec Elevators/MCE/Imperial (elevator manufacturer)—or the quoter will be disqualified regardless of price and past performance. The contract comprises three line items: a Firm Fixed Price for comprehensive inspection and repair, an unpriced purchase order with a $3,000 ceiling for materials and parts, and a Time and Materials line with a $3,500 ceiling for travel expenses. Evaluation will be based on technical approach, past performance assessed through CPARS, and price. The quote submission deadline is March 20, 2026, at 11:00 am Pacific Daylight Time, with an optional site visit available on March 18, 2026.

This solicitation is set aside as a total small business contract under NAICS code 541350 (Building Inspection Services) with an $11.5 million size standard. No incumbent contractor is identified in the solicitation documents. The estimated contract award value is not explicitly stated, though the purchase order ceiling is $3,000 for materials and $3,500 for travel, with the Firm Fixed Price component to be determined by quoter proposals. The period of performance is approximately 120 days from award. Performance will take place at Shasta Dam in Shasta Lake, California, with the contracting officer point of contact being Erma Clark at 916-978-5151 or erma_clark@ios.doi.gov. Quoters must comply with Service Contract Labor Standards, including prevailing wage rates for elevator repairers ranging from $32.59 to $38.02 per hour, and must acknowledge Amendment 001 issued March 18, 2026, regarding procedures for repair costs exceeding $3,000.