YAO ARC flash analysis-base year

This is a Sources Sought announcement for acquisition planning purposes and no formal solicitation for this requirement exists at this time. All businesses, regardless of size; capable of providing these services are invited to respond to this announcement and submit a capability statement for consideration. Capability statements received will be reviewed to determine a firm's previous experience performing similar work. The capability statements will also be reviewed and used to determine an appropriate procurement strategy, in particular whether a set-aside is warranted or an alternate procurement strategy. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this notice or otherwise pay for information solicited.

Proposed Project:

The Bureau of Reclamation, Yuma Area Office (YAO), maintains four wellfields, and various water-related structures that utilize 3-phase and 480v systems throughout the Yuma area. YAO has a requirement for the inspection, analysis and labeling for all 3-phase, 480v electrical cabinet systems within the wellfields, water conveyance systems, and along the Colorado River where incident energy (arc-flash) analysis is required. The work shall consist of inspecting, analyzing, and labeling all electrical cabinets, currently totaling roughly 102, containing 480v electricity. The Contractor must provide personnel to comply with this requirement. All personnel must know the working conditions within the areas of responsibilities and must ensure that all safety and security measures are being followed.

The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 238210, Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors with a corresponding small business size standard of $19M.

Interested firms must submit the following information:

1. Name and address of Firm
2. Phone number
3. Email Address
4. Unique Identifier Number (formerly DUNS)
5. Size status/SBA certifications (Small business, Women Owned Small Business, HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, other)
6. Capability Statement (not to exceed 10 pages). A brief summary of capabilities to include demonstration of the firm's previous experience as a prime or subcontractor performing this type of service. Previous procurements performed of similar size and complexity to include references with point of contact information. Firm shall provide the project title, location, and detailed description of the efforts and how it was similar, the project dollar value, contract award number, completion date, and the customer's name, phone number and email address.

All responses must be submitted via email no later than 12:00 Noon Pacific Time, June 28, 2024. Email address: csamuels@usbr.gov. Include the reference number, 140R3024Q0088 in the subject line. All questions concerning the sources sought announcement should be directed to Colleen Samuels by email at csamuels@usbr.gov. No phone calls please.

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