H--NCAO Troubleshoot Brake System at Shasta Dam
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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 soliciting quotes for the troubleshooting and repair of the brake system for the elevator at Shasta Dam, Northern California Area Office (NCAO). This is a Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) Purchase Order set aside for Total Small Businesses. Quotes are due by February 5, 2026, at 11:00 am PST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will perform a comprehensive inspection, troubleshooting, and repair of the Shasta Dam elevator brake system faults. The work includes ensuring the brake system operates within manufacturer-specified tolerances for stopping distance, holding force, and response time, while complying with ASME A17.1/CSA B44 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators. Functional testing and commissioning of the repaired brake system are also required.
Elevator System Details
The Shasta Dam elevator is a Traction, Gearless type with a 10,000 capacity, 500 speed, and 12 stops. It underwent modernization in 2020-2021, which included a KTR brake system on the main traction drive. The elevator is a Nidec MCE i-AC-01, Serial Number 3462736, and is used daily for tours, maintenance, and security patrols (40-60 operations/day). Outage coordination requires two weeks' notice, though 3-4 day outages are manageable with planning.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Purchase Order
- Period of Performance: Approximately sixty (60) days from award date
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- NAICS: 541350, Size Standard $11.5 Million
- Quote Due Date: Thursday, February 5, 2026, at 11:00 am PST
- Site Visit: A site visit is scheduled for Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at 10:00 am PST. Registration is required by Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at 2:00 pm PST via email to efuntanilla@usbr.gov. Provision 52.237-1, SITE VISIT, applies.
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes must be submitted via email to efuntanilla@usbr.gov. Required documents include completed pages 4 & 5 of the solicitation, completed FAR Clause 52.212-3 (paragraph b if SAM is updated), a price breakout (labor categories, materials/special tools), and technical approach information. The technical approach must provide proof of qualified staff, specifically one from KTR and one from Nidec Elevators/MCE/Imperial, who will be present for tasks 1-8. Evaluation will be comparative, based on Technical Approach, Past Performance, and Price. Contractors must acknowledge all amendments by submitting a signed Standard Form (SF)-30 with their quote.
Additional Notes
No payment bonds, performance bonds, or insurance are required. A U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination (No. 2015-5627, Revision No. 25) for Shasta County, California, is applicable and must be considered for labor costs. Attachments include photos of components, additional photos (showing KTR brake event logs), and job manuals with technical specifications for the hydraulic unit and components.