Purchase of Turbine Runner for Unit A9

Other / Unclassified

This document is a "Justification and Approval for Other Than Full and Open Competition" for Solicitation Number 140R3025R0023. It outlines the rationale for procuring a new hydroelectric turbine for Hoover Dam through direct negotiation with GE Verona, rather than full and open competition.

This document is relevant to potential bidders as it explains why a specific vendor (GE Verona) has been selected as the sole source for this procurement. It details the unique capabilities of GE Verona, including their use of an Advanced Casting Cell (ACC) manufacturing process involving additive manufacturing (3D printing) for large-scale, custom metal components. The document also states that this approach is expected to be 30% to 40% less expensive than traditional competitive procurement methods. It identifies GE Verona and Andritz Hydro as interested sources. Bidders should note that this is not a solicitation for proposals but a justification for a sole-source award.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the purchase of a turbine runner for Unit A9 at the Hoover Dam Office, and for model testing and hydraulic design services. The Bureau of Reclamation is procuring these items.

• Purchase of a Vertical Francis Turbine Runner (Product/Service Code: 6115, GENERATORS AND GENERATOR SETS, ELECTRICAL).

• Model Test and Hydraulic Design services.

• The period of performance for the turbine runner delivery is by 02/15/2027.

• The period of performance for model test and hydraulic design is by 12/31/2027.

• Delivery Location Code: 0011285631, Bureau of Reclamation-LC-Hoover Dam, Hoover Dam Central Warehouse, State Route 172, S. US Hwy 93/NV Rte 172, Boulder City NV 89005-0400 US.

• Offers are due by 1700 Local Time on 01/09/2026.

• The solicitation number is 140R3025R0023.

• The offer due date is January 9, 2026.

• Not specified in the provided document pages.

• This is a negotiated (RFP) solicitation.

• The contracting officer is Virginia Toledo.

• The solicitation includes Part I (Schedule), Part II (Contract Clauses), Part III (List of Attachments), Part IV (Representations and Instructions), and related sections for evaluation and award.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document outlines the specifications for the A9 Runner Replacement project at the Hoover Powerplant, Boulder Canyon Project, Lower Colorado Basin Region. The primary objective is to replace the vertical Francis turbine runner.

• Vertical Francis Turbine Runner: This includes model testing, hydraulic design, computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analysis, hydraulic transient analysis, and a final report. The contractor will also furnish a stainless steel vertical Francis turbine runner, nose cone, and associated components.

• Divisions 01 through 52: General requirements and specifications for electrical power generation, including detailed requirements for the turbine runner and drawings.

• Solicitation Number: 140R3025R0023

• Location: Hoover Powerplant, Colorado River, approximately 8 miles northeast of Boulder City, Nevada.

• Submittals: Detailed requirements for submittals are outlined in Section 01 33 00, including drawings, product data, certifications, and reports. A comprehensive list of submittals with due dates is provided in Table 01 33 00A.

• Coordination Meetings: Primary coordination meetings are scheduled approximately 45 days after the Notice to Proceed.

• Quality Control: A Contractor Quality Control Plan (QCP) is required, detailing procedures for scheduling, reviewing, certifying, managing submittals, and control/verification/acceptance testing.

• Not explicitly stated in the provided sections.

• The document references numerous standards and codes, including ASME, ASTM, IEC, and NIBS.

• Specific sections detail requirements for site access, safety data sheets, vehicular access, product requirements, project record documents, and various testing and analysis methods.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document package comprises detailed engineering drawings and technical specifications for various components of hydraulic turbines, potentially for the Hoover Power Plant. These drawings are essential for bidders to understand the precise dimensions, materials, assembly requirements, and manufacturing instructions for components.

• General Arrangement Drawings: Include elevation and plan views, foundation details, draft tube liner, spiral case, runner, runner cone, head cover, bearing housing, shell, wicket gates, levers, links, shafts, operating ring, packing box, pit liner, servomotor cylinder, piping, bearing cover, and turbo vent valve.
• Specific Component Drawings: Detail parts like the runner and runner cone (Drawing No. H-207700), bearing housing & shell (Drawing No. H-207702), and wicket gate assembly (Drawing No. H-207703).
• Material Specifications: Include materials such as UNS S21800 Nitronic-60, Aluminum Bronze, ASTM A743, and ASTM A193 B7.
• Manufacturing & Assembly Details: Provide dimensions, tolerances, surface finish requirements, welding procedures, stress relief, painting instructions, machining details, and cross-references to other relevant drawings and specifications.
• Associated Equipment: Includes drawings for shaft coupling studs, bolts, nuts, hydraulic turbine components (air admission, draft tube, runner welding, turbo-vent valve, pressure regulator), and intake towers (sections, elevations, trash racks, gate grooves).
• Standard Drawing Format: Guidelines for government-specified drawing submission.

These drawings are critical for bidders involved in manufacturing, fabrication, repair, or installation of hydraulic turbine components and related infrastructure. They define the precise technical requirements, materials, dimensions, and tolerances necessary for compliance. Bidders must thoroughly review these documents to accurately assess scope, identify challenges, ensure compliance with government requirements, and develop competitive proposals with accurate cost and timeline estimations.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the purchase of a replacement vertical Francis Turbine Runner for Unit A9. The scope includes a model test, hydraulic design, computational fluids dynamics analysis, hydraulic transient analysis, and a report. The runner and associated components will be made of stainless steel.

• Replacement vertical Francis Turbine Runner for Unit A9.

• Model Test and Hydraulic Design (CLIN 1-1).

• Vertical Francis Turbine Runner (CLIN 1-3).

• Warranted characteristics include meeting or exceeding specified weighted efficiency and horsepower.

• Performance tests will be conducted to determine horsepower and efficiency.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price Supply.

• Purchase Order/Contract No.: TBD.

• Period of Performance: Not explicitly stated, but delivery dates for preliminary reports and the runner are specified.

• Estimated Value: Not stated.

• Written questions are due no later than October 17, 2025, and should be emailed to vtoledo@usbr.gov.

• Proposals are due by 1700 EST on January 9, 2026.

• Award will be based on Total Evaluated Price, Price Reasonableness, and a determination of offeror responsibility.

• The government will evaluate for unbalanced pricing.

• Unrestricted.

• The contractor's Small Business Participation Document (SBPD) will be incorporated into the contract.

• Applicable publications include "Reclamation Safety and Health Standards" (2024 Edition).

• Attachment 1 contains Specifications (82 pages) and Attachment 2 contains Drawings (40 pages).

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "Release of Claims" form (DI-137, March 2017) used by the United States Department of the Interior. It is required to be furnished by a contractor to the United States after the completion of all work and prior to final payment, in exchange for the final payment due under the contract.

• Contract Information: Requires the Contract Number and Date.
• Release Statement: The contractor formally releases the United States, its officers, agents, and employees from all claims, debts, liabilities, and obligations arising from the specified contract, except for any explicitly listed exceptions.
• Consideration: The release is made in consideration of the payment of the amount due under the contract, specified in dollars.
• Execution: Requires the date of execution, contractor's signature, printed name, title, and entity type (Corporation, Partnership, Joint Venture, Individual).
• Corporation Certification: A specific section for corporations to certify the authority of the signatory.
• Seal: Space for a corporate seal.

Bidders responding to opportunities requiring this form must understand that its execution is a prerequisite for final payment on a contract. It signifies that the contractor has no outstanding claims against the government related to that contract after all work is completed and payment is rendered.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a template for a Small Business Subcontracting Plan, required by FAR 52.219-9. Offerors must submit and negotiate this plan with the Contracting Officer. It outlines the fifteen elements required by FAR 19.704(a).

• Type of Plan: Requires selection between Individual, Master, or Commercial Plan, with fields for contract/solicitation number, total projected subcontracting dollars, and total contract value.
• Goals: Requires detailed percentage and dollar goals for subcontracting to various small business categories (SB, HUBZone SB, SDB, WOSB, VOSB, SDVOSB, ISBEE) for the base contract period and each option period.
• Supplies and Services: A section to describe the principal types of supplies and services to be subcontracted and the types of businesses that will supply them.
• Method for Developing Goals: Requires explanation of the methodology used to establish subcontracting goals.
• Identifying Potential Sources: Lists methods for identifying potential subcontractors, including SAM.gov, SBA’s DSBS, and trade associations.
• Indirect Costs: Addresses whether indirect costs are included in subcontracting goals and how they are allocated.
• Administration: Requires identification of the individual responsible for administering the subcontracting plan.
• Equitable Opportunity: Outlines efforts to ensure fair competition for small businesses.
• Inclusion of FAR Clause 52.219-8: Assurance of including the clause in subcontracts.
• Cooperation in Studies and Reporting: Agreement to cooperate with studies and submit required reports (ISR, SSR) via eSRS.
• Record Maintenance: Agreement to maintain records demonstrating compliance with the plan.
• Assurances: Commitments regarding good faith efforts, written explanations for failures, subcontractor communication, and timely payments.

Bidders must understand the requirements for developing and submitting a subcontracting plan. This template details the specific information and commitments required, including goal setting, source identification, reporting, and assurances. Completing this plan accurately is crucial for proposal compliance and contract performance.