NCAO Troubleshoot Brake System at Shasta Dam
Overview
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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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 Bureau of Reclamation, Mid-Pacific Region, is soliciting quotes for troubleshooting and repairing the brake system of the Shasta Dam elevator located at the Northern California Area Office (NCAO). This is a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Purchase Order opportunity, set aside for Total Small Businesses. Quotes are due by January 30, 2026, at 11:00 PM Pacific Standard Time (PST).
Scope of Work
The awarded contractor will be responsible for a comprehensive inspection, troubleshooting, and repair of the Shasta Dam elevator brake system faults. This includes ensuring the brake system operates within manufacturer-specified tolerances for stopping distance, holding force, and response time, and complying with the ASME A17.1/CSA B44 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators. Functional testing and commissioning of the repaired system are also required.
Key Deliverables include:
- Repair and commissioning plan
- Initial diagnostic report
- Final test and inspection report
- Certification of compliance
- Warranty documentation
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Request for Quote - RFQ)
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Purchase Order
- Period of Performance: Approximately sixty (60) days from the award date.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 541350 (Engineering Services) with a size standard of $11.5 million.
- Published Date: January 22, 2026
- Quote Due Date: January 30, 2026, at 11:00 PM PST
Submission & Evaluation
Offerors must submit their quotes via email to Erma Funtanilla (efuntanilla@usbr.gov). Required submission documents include:
- Completed pages 4 & 5 of the solicitation
- Completed FAR Clause 52.212-3 (paragraph b, if SAM is updated)
- A detailed price breakout (labor categories, materials/special tools)
- Technical approach information, including proof of qualified staff (one from KTR and one from Nidec Elevators/MCE/Imperial) who will be present for tasks 1-8.
Evaluation will be a comparative assessment based on Technical Approach, Past Performance, and Price. Bidders must also adhere to the U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination (No. 2015-5627, Revision No. 25) for Shasta County, California, which specifies minimum wage rates and fringe benefits.
Additional Notes
This announcement serves as the sole solicitation; no separate written solicitation will be issued. Attachment 1 provides photos for visual context of the equipment. Further instructions for quote submission are detailed in Provision 52.212-1 Addendum and 52.212-2 on pages 32-34 of the solicitation.