28--N8 Air Admission Support Cone
Overview
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PSC
Set Aside
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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, Bureau of Reclamation, Lower Colorado Regional Office (Hoover Dam) has issued a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ No. 140R3026Q0021) for the procurement of an N8 Air Admission Support Cone. This is an unrestricted, full and open opportunity to manufacture a replacement cone for a severely damaged unit. Quotes are due by March 12, 2026, at 8:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
The primary objective is to manufacture one (1) N8 Air Admission Support Cone for Unit N8, one of five wide-head turbines at Hoover Dam. The manufacturing process must adhere to the specifications detailed in the provided "AS-BUILT" drawing (Attachment 2) and the Statement of Work (Attachment 1). The government will be responsible for the installation of the cone section and accompanying piping. The cone must be manufactured using ASTM A240-304L Stainless Steel and warranted to maintain structural integrity for a minimum of one year. Contractors are required to provide all material properties and certifications.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Fixed-Price Order
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted, Full and Open
- NAICS Code: 333611 (Turbine and Turbine Generator Set Units Manufacturing)
- Small Business Size Standard: 1,500 employees
- Period of Performance: March 6, 2026, to April 5, 2026
- Delivery: The finished cone must be delivered to the Hoover Dam Central Warehouse by April 5, 2026. Delivery is FOB Destination, and 72-hour advance notification is required if forklift assistance is needed.
- Published Date: March 9, 2026 (Amendment 0001)
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Deadline: March 12, 2026, at 8:00 PM ET
- Submission Method: Quotes must be submitted via email to lgallardo@usbr.gov.
- Required Documents: Offerors must complete and submit Standard Form (SF) 18 - Request for Quotation, including pricing. Supporting documentation demonstrating compliance with the SOW and drawing specifications is also required.
- Required Information: Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and Contractor E-mail Address.
- Amendment Acknowledgment: Offerors must acknowledge receipt of Amendment 0001.
- 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.
Contact Information
- Point of Contact: Luis Gallardo
- Email: lgallardo@usbr.gov
- Phone: 9283438129