N8 Air Admission Support Cone
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PSC
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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 is seeking quotations for the procurement of an N8 Air Admission Support Cone for Unit N8 at Hoover Dam. This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ) for a specific component related to water turbines. Quotations are due March 6, 2026, by 11:00 AM ES.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the manufacture of one (1) N8 Air Admission Support Cone to replace a severely damaged cone for Unit N8, one of five wide-head turbines at Hoover Dam. The government will handle the installation of the cone section and accompanying piping. Manufacturing must adhere to provided drawings for dimensions.
Key Requirements & Deliverables
- Deliverable: One (1) N8 Air Admission Support Cone.
- Materials: Must be manufactured with ASTM A240-304L Stainless Steel.
- Warranty: The manufactured cone must be warranted to maintain structural integrity for a minimum of one year.
- Documentation: Contractor must provide all material properties and certifications to the U.S. Government.
- Product/Service Code: 2830 (Water Turbines And Water Wheels; And Components).
- NAICS Code: 333611 (Turbine and Turbine Generator Set Units Manufacturing), with a small business size standard of 1,500 employees.
Contract Details
- Type: Fixed-price order.
- Period of Performance: March 6, 2026, to April 5, 2026.
- Delivery: The cone shall be delivered to the Hoover Dam Central Warehouse (US Hwy 93, NV State Rte 271, Boulder City, NV 89006-0400) by April 5, 2026. Delivery is FOB Destination.
- Delivery Hours: 0630 – 1530 hrs, PST, Monday - Thursday. 72-hour advance notification required for forklift assistance.
Eligibility & Set-Aside
This Request for Quotation (RFQ) is NOT a small business set-aside; it is unrestricted, full and open.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Deadline: March 6, 2026, by 11:00 AM ES.
- Submission Method: Quotations must be submitted via email to Luis Gallardo (lgallardo@usbr.gov).
- Required Forms: Offerors should complete and submit Standard Form (SF) 18 - Request for Quotation, including pricing.
- Required Information: Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and Contractor E-mail Address.
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the responsible vendor whose quote provides the best value to the Government, considering Technical Capability, Delivery, and Price. A comparative evaluation will be performed.
- Questions: All questions must be submitted via email to Luis Gallardo.
Additional Notes
Bidders unable to quote should indicate so and return the form. The government is not committed to paying any costs incurred in preparing a quotation. Supplies are of domestic origin unless otherwise indicated. Offerors are advised to include a completed copy of FAR provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications, or indicate completion online via SAM.gov.