H--Northern California Area Office (NCAO) Troubleshoo
Overview
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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 Bureau of Reclamation, Mid-Pacific Region (Department of the Interior) is soliciting quotes for troubleshooting and repairing the brake system at the Shasta Dam Elevator in Northern California. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The contract will be a hybrid Firm Fixed Price (FFP), unpriced purchase order, and Time and Materials (T&M) for travel. Quotes are due March 20, 2026, at 11:00 am Pacific Daylight Time (PDT).
Scope of Work
The requirement involves a comprehensive inspection, troubleshooting, and repair of the Shasta Dam elevator brake system to resolve intermittent "KTR Brake Temperature Faults." The contractor must determine the root cause of these faults, perform a full commissioning of the brake system, and ensure all repairs comply with ASME A17.1/CSA B44 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators. Key deliverables include a repair and commissioning plan, diagnostic report, final test and inspection report, certification of compliance, and warranty documentation.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Hybrid FFP, Unpriced Purchase Order, and 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 (100%).
Submission & Evaluation
- Quote Due Date: March 20, 2026, at 11:00 am PDT.
- Submission Method: Email to Erma Clark at erma_clark@ios.doi.gov.
- Required Documents: Completed pages 4 & 5 of the solicitation, completed FAR Clause 52.212-3 (Offeror's Representations and Certifications), a detailed price breakout (including labor categories and special tools), and a technical approach. Offerors must also submit a signed SF-30 acknowledging Amendment 0001.
- Evaluation Factors: Comparative evaluation based on Technical Approach, Past Performance, and Price. The technical approach must demonstrate qualified staff, specifically one from KTR and one from Nidec Elevators/MCE/Imperial.
Key Amendments & Notes
Amendment 0001 clarifies that if repair costs for materials and parts exceed $3,000, an invoice with an estimate must be provided to the Contracting Officer (CO) for approval before proceeding. A bilateral modification will then be issued to increase funds. An optional site visit was scheduled for March 18, 2026, at 10:00 am PDT at Shasta Dam, with registration required by March 17, 2026. Extensive technical documentation, including photos, specifications, and manuals for Imperial Electric motors, KTR hydraulic brakes, Nidec MCE motor controllers, and Werthenbach hydraulic units, is provided. A U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination for Shasta County, CA, is also included, which is crucial for cost proposals.