LBAO Gauging Equipment
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 (Interior) is soliciting quotes for the procurement of specific LBAO Gauging Equipment to support the Newlands Project in Nevada. This is a brand-name requirement for Forest Technology System (FTS) Inc. equipment to ensure compatibility with existing infrastructure used for irrigation delivery accounting. Quotes are due by February 6, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement covers the delivery of specialized environmental monitoring and gauging hardware, including:
- Dataloggers/Transmitters: LT1-GOES Bundle with GPS antennas (4 units).
- Antennas: GOES EON2 Antenna with GPS and associated cable kits (5 units).
- Sensors: LX-80 1Hz level sensors with 30m range and flying leads (2 units).
- Enclosures: Radar Water Level Sensor enclosures (2 units).
This is a brand-name-only procurement; no "or equal" products will be accepted. The equipment must integrate seamlessly with the 24 existing units currently deployed to maintain data integrity and avoid additional training costs.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) Purchase Order.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- Response Due: February 6, 2026, at 2:00 PM PST.
- Published: February 2, 2026.
Evaluation
Award will be made to the responsible vendor whose quote conforms to the solicitation and is determined to be the most advantageous to the Government. Evaluation factors include technical requirement satisfaction, relevant experience, past performance, and price reasonableness.
Additional Notes
Quotes must be submitted via email to Mouang Phan (MPhan@usbr.gov). Partial quotes will not be accepted; vendors must quote all line items including freight charges. All items must include a standard commercial warranty.