46--PD- DOMESTIC WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM
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 Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Lower Colorado Region, has issued a Sources Sought notice for a Domestic Water Treatment System at the Parker Dam Field Division, CA. This market research aims to identify qualified contractors for a direct replacement of the current EPD Domestic Water Treatment System, which must produce Potable Water meeting California Surface Water Treatment Rule and Division of Drinking Water (DDW) standards. Capability statements are due by April 3, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the supply of new manufactured parts, materials, and equipment for a fully functioning Domestic Water Pressurized Treatment System. Key components include:
- Steel filter vessels, bronze backwash valves, and associated manifolds.
- Garnet media (180-50X and 180-60/80).
- An Aquatic Intelligence Control System Plus (PLC, I/O modules, etc.) and a Turbidimeter Panel (Hach TU5300sc turbidimeters).
- A Siemens Sitran Ultrasonic level probe and a pre-fabricated, insulated control enclosure with AC unit.
Contractor responsibilities also include completing a one-hour Facility Hazardous Energy Control Program (F-HECP) class, obtaining a Special Work Permit (SWP), and submitting a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA). The scope includes twelve hours of construction supervision, initial system inspection, commissioning, and eight hours of operator training. Specific warranty periods are required: 1 year for electronics, 3 years for tanks, and 2 years for backwash valves, in addition to standard manufacturer's warranties.
Contract Details
- Type: Sources Sought (informational and planning only).
- Anticipated Contract Type: The government is considering a firm-fixed-price, purchase order (PO) type contract for any future procurement.
- NAICS Code: 333310 (Commercial & Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing).
- Small Business Size Standard: 1,000 employees.
Submission & Evaluation
- Purpose: To determine the appropriate procurement strategy, including potential set-asides.
- Required Information: Capability statements demonstrating the ability to meet the principal components of work and product compliance with water standards. Include business name, address, point of contact, phone number, email address, and business size & type (e.g., 8(a), HubZone, Small Business, Large Business).
- Deadline: April 3, 2026, at 10:00 AM MT.
- Submission Method: Via email to Bryan Williamson, Contract Specialist, at bwilliamson@ios.doi.gov.
- Subject Line: Reference "PD Domestic Water Treatment System".
- Set-Aside: No set-aside is designated at this stage; the government will review responses to determine if one is warranted. Small Businesses are encouraged to respond.
Additional Notes
This is not a Request for Quotations/Proposal, and no contract will be awarded based on this announcement. The government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred. Prospective contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) for any resulting procurement. No RFP package or source lists are available at this time.