K--STOPLOG LIFTING BEAM MODIFICATION PROJECT - Colora
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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 (DOI), Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Western Region has issued a Presolicitation Notice for the STOPLOG LIFTING BEAM MODIFICATION PROJECT at the Colorado River Irrigation Project. This opportunity is a competitive Indian-Owned Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) set-aside. A solicitation is anticipated to be issued on or around May 19, 2026, with proposals due approximately 15 days thereafter.
Scope of Work
This acquisition involves the modification of a stoplog lifting beam. The project specifically targets the STOPLOG LIFTING BEAM MODIFICATION PROJECT - Colorado River Irrigation Project. Detailed technical specifications are provided in the Project Manual, which outlines requirements for modifying the stop log lifting beam end guides at the CRIP Headgate Rock Dam. Key aspects include:
- Item 101: Lifting Beam End Guide Modifications and Transport: Details the work involved in transporting, modifying, and delivering the lifting beam.
- Item 102: Facilitate Final Test: Outlines the contractor's role in supporting the final testing of the modified equipment.
- Painting and Coatings (Section 05 05 13): Specifies surface preparation, coating systems, and application procedures.
- Steel Stoplogs (Section 40 05 59.16): Covers material standards, fabrication, shop assembly, shipping, and final testing of steel stoplogs and the lifting beam.
Technical drawings further detail the proposed modifications, including the removal of the end guide assembly from both ends, shortening of the C15 channel pair length to 19'-5", and reconstruction of the end guide assembly per modification details. There are no changes to the "interior" of the lift beam.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (anticipated solicitation)
- Set-Aside: Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside
- NAICS Code: 332312 - Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing (Small Business Size Standard: 500 employees)
- Duration: Anticipated Twelve (12) Months
- Anticipated Solicitation Date: On or around May 19, 2026
- Anticipated Response Due: Approximately 15 days or more following solicitation issuance
- Published Date: May 3, 2026
Additional Notes
All interested bidders must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) and ensure Online Representations are completed. For questions, contact Contracting Officer Melanie Schiaveto via email at Melanie.Schiaveto@bia.gov.