TSC peer review - corrosion mitigation

The Bureau of Reclamation is soliciting proposals for independent scientific peer review services from up to three Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in corrosion engineering and mitigation. The SMEs will conduct a comprehensive review of draft Technical Memorandum 8540-2024-13 on Corrosion Mitigation for Buried Metallic Water Pipe and prepare detailed findings reports. Each SME must possess a minimum of 15 years of professional engineering experience, including at least 10 years specifically in corrosion engineering, hold an engineering degree from an ABET-accredited institution, and maintain professional credentials such as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) license or NACE Cathodic Protection Specialist certification. The evaluation will prioritize technical expertise and qualifications over price, with proposals submitted in two separate volumes addressing technical qualifications and pricing. The solicitation deadline is November 19, 2025, at 5:00 PM Mountain Time, with the original posting date of September 26, 2025.

This solicitation employs no set-aside designations and represents a firm-fixed-price procurement with up to three separate awards possible. The contract requires a preferred 90-day performance period and includes mandatory review activities such as a virtual kickoff meeting, analysis of the draft technical memorandum, consideration of public comments, and delivery of a comprehensive report addressing specific questions regarding soil corrosivity, pipe service life, and replacement rates. All proposed SMEs must sign a Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) Non-Disclosure Agreement prior to contract award. The review is mandated by Public Law 113-76 and will be performed virtually, with contract administration handled through the Bureau of Reclamation's Denver Office located at the Denver Federal Center. The solicitation number is 140R8125Q0352, and specific award values are not disclosed in the available documentation.