48--PRESSURE VESSEL RECERTIFICATION

Quick Summary

The Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation is soliciting proposals (RFQ No. 140R3026Q0005) for Pressure Vessel Recertification, specifically the procurement of 62 new Pressure Relief Valves (PRVs) for the Hoover Dam. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity aims to ensure the safe operation of boilers and pressure vessels by acquiring OEM-sourced valves meeting ASME BPVC standards. Quotes are due June 23, 2026, at 1700 Pacific Time.

Scope of Work

Contractors will procure and deliver 62 new, nonpowered Pressure Relief Valves. Key requirements include:

• Sourcing valves from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM); refurbished or second-hand parts are not acceptable.
• Valves must match specific size, pressure setting, and flow rate as defined by the Bureau of Reclamation.
• Ensuring procured valves have an exactly equal set pressure or an adjustable pressure range that includes the specified pressure.
• Meeting or exceeding specified flow rates (SCFM).
• Delivering all requested PRVs in a single shipment to the Hoover Dam Central Warehouse in Boulder City, Nevada.
• Adherence to ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC) standards (Sections IV, VIII, and XIII).

Contract Details

• Type: Solicitation (RFQ No. 140R3026Q0005)
• Contract Type: Lump-sum price.
• Period of Performance: June 24, 2026, to August 22, 2026, with delivery of parts and submittals required within 90 days from the date of award.
• Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (NAICS 332911, Size Standard 750 employees).
• Payment: Two-thirds of the payment upon purchase of parts, and the remainder upon successful delivery. Payment requests must be submitted electronically through the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform System (IPP).

Submission & Evaluation

• Quotes Due: June 23, 2026, at 1700 Pacific Time.
• Questions Due: June 17, 2026.
• Submission Method: Electronically via email to Noah Maye at NOAH_MAYE@IOS.DOI.GOV. Quotes must reference RFQ No. 140R3026Q0005 and include the offeror's UEI and business information. Offerors are responsible for confirming receipt.
• Required Submissions: SF-1449, warranty details, technical data sheets (cut sheets or shop drawings) for proposed PRVs (for TPOC approval before purchase), a list of all shipped parts upon delivery, and a schedule of expected dates for technical data sheets, parts purchase, proof of purchase, and delivery.
• Key Deadlines (Post-Award): Technical Data Sheets within 14 days of Notice of Award (NOA), Proof of Purchase within 14 days of Notice to Proceed (NTP), and Schedule within 7 days of NOA.
• Evaluation Factors: Technical Capability, Schedule, Past Performance, and Price.

Contacts

• Submission/General: Noah Maye (NOAH_MAYE@IOS.DOI.GOV)
• Technical Point of Contact (TPOC): Tyrese Smith (702-494-2867, tyresesmith@usbr.gov)