44--NEW REQUIREMENT WHS HEAT EXCHANGERS
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Bureau of Reclamation (BOR), Columbia-Pacific Northwest, Grand Coulee Power Office (GCPO), is issuing a Presolicitation for Warehouse Stock Heat Exchangers. This acquisition is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside and will result in a single firm-fixed-price contract. The Request for Quotes (RFQ) is anticipated to be issued by February 10, 2026, with an anticipated closing date in the third week of February 2026. All dates are subject to change.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for Heat Exchangers to support the Grand Coulee Power Office's Warehouse Stock. Specific details regarding the type and quantity of heat exchangers will be provided in the forthcoming RFQ.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Contract
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Product/Service Code: 4420 (Heat Exchangers And Steam Condensers)
- Acquisition Procedures: FAR Part 12 (Commercial Products and Commercial Services) and FAR Part 13 (Simplified Acquisition Procedures)
- Anticipated RFQ Issue Date: Approximately the second week of February 2026 (Solicitation Number: 140R1726Q0011)
- Anticipated Closing Date: Third week of February 2026
- Anticipated Award Date: Second week of March 2026
- Place of Performance: Grand Coulee Power Office, Grand Coulee, WA
Evaluation
The Government will evaluate quotes based on factors listed in the solicitation. Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose quote conforms to the solicitation and is most advantageous to the Government.
Additional Notes
Prospective vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to the closing of this solicitation. Any amendments will be posted on the same site. The primary point of contact is Georgena Palmer, Contract Specialist, at 509-633-9227 or gpalmer@usbr.gov.