Northern California Area Office (NCAO) Troubleshoo
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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 proposals for troubleshooting and repairing the brake system at the Shasta Dam Elevator in Northern California. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity, with quotes due by March 20, 2026, at 11:00 AM Pacific Daylight Time (PDT).
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for a comprehensive inspection, troubleshooting, and repair of the Shasta Dam elevator brake system faults. Key deliverables include performing a full commissioning of the brake system and resolving intermittent "KTR Brake Temperature Faults" that cause elevator lockouts. The work involves determining the root cause of these faults, potentially related to the oil pump, and ensuring all repairs comply with the ASME A17.1/CSA B44 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators. Required documentation includes a repair and commissioning plan, diagnostic report, final test and inspection report, certification of compliance, and warranty documentation.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Hybrid Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Unpriced Purchase Order, and Time and Materials (T&M) for travel.
- Period of Performance: Approximately 120 days from the award date.
- NAICS Code: 541350 (Construction-Related Engineering Services) with a size standard of $11.5 million.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business.
- Quote Due Date: March 20, 2026, at 11:00 AM PDT.
- Published Date: March 11, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes must be submitted via email to erma_clark@ios.doi.gov. Required documents include completed pages 4 & 5 of the combined synopsis/solicitation, a completed FAR Clause 52.212-3 (Offeror's Representations and Certifications), a detailed price breakout (labor categories, special tools), and a technical approach. The technical approach must demonstrate qualified staff, specifically one from KTR and one from Nidec Elevators/MCE/Imperial. Evaluation will be comparative, based on Technical Approach, Past Performance, and Price.
Additional Notes
An optional site visit is scheduled for March 18, 2026, at 10:00 AM PDT at Shasta Dam; registration is required by March 17, 2026. Bidders should review the attached U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination (No. 2015-5627, Revision No. 25) for Shasta County, California, as it specifies minimum wage rates and fringe benefits. Technical attachments provide detailed specifications for the hydraulic unit, KTR brakes, Nidec MCE motor controller, and Imperial Electric motor, which are crucial for understanding the existing equipment.