Whse stock mech seal fibre resin FY25

The Bureau of Reclamation within the Department of the Interior is seeking to procure mechanical seals specifically for generators in the Third Powerplant at the Grand Coulee Dam, intended for warehouse stock purposes. The procurement falls under NAICS code 339991 for Gasket, Packing, and Sealing Device Manufacturing and PSC code 5330 for Packing and Gasket Materials. Prospective vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to submitting quotes, and the procurement will follow FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 13 simplified acquisition procedures. The government will evaluate quotes based on factors to be specified in the forthcoming solicitation. The anticipated Request for Quote (RFQ 140R1725Q0079) is expected to be issued by August 5, 2025, with a closing date in the second week of August and an anticipated award date in the third week of August 2025.

This procurement is designated as a 100% set-aside for small businesses, limiting competition to qualified small business concerns only. The Bureau of Reclamation intends to award one firm fixed-price contract to the successful offeror. While the pre-solicitation notice does not specify exact quantities of mechanical seals required or the contract value, it emphasizes that these items are needed for warehouse stock to support ongoing operations at the Grand Coulee Dam facility. The timeline indicates a relatively quick procurement cycle, with approximately one week between RFQ issuance and closing, followed by award within the subsequent week. All dates mentioned in the notice are subject to change, and any amendments will be posted on the same procurement platform where the original notice appears.