93--STOPLOG SEALS
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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.
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- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
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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, specifically its Lower Colorado Regional Office, recently closed a solicitation for STOPLOG SEALS (Notice ID: 630096eda20648e98eb6374b23c0f7b0). This Full and Open Competition sought proposals for the replacement of worn-out stoplog seals and associated drill bits for the Brock Reservoir Gate in Yuma, Arizona. The seals are critical for safe, leak-free installation of stoplogs, ensuring compliance with OSHA and FIST requirements, and enabling the replacement of deteriorated gates essential for reservoir operations. Proposals were due April 30, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement was for new products only, including:
- U-Shaped Seal Assembly: 15 units of MOLDED J-BULB 1-3/4" DIA BULB X 9/16" TAIL X 4" OAW, with 3-WAY MOLDED CORNERS, hot factory vulcanized spliced to size (12FT 10" WIDE X 4FT 8-1/2" TALL W/ 5" OFFSET). Material specified as USACE Natural Rubber Gate Material SU13366 with a 60-70A Durometer Hardness.
- Hollow Core Drill Bits: Various sizes from 3/8" to 1" (1 unit each for specified sizes).
- Material Specifications: Seals must be fabricated from neoprene, compounded and cured to meet specific physical properties including Shore "A" durometer hardness (60-70), minimum tensile strength (2,500 lbs/in²), minimum tensile strength after accelerated aging (80%), minimum elongation at break (400 percent), maximum compression set (30%), and maximum change in weight in water (10%).
- References: Detailed stop log dimensions and specifications are available in Reclamation design pages 423-D-789 through 423-D-802.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price purchase order.
- Period of Performance: Delivery was required within 90 days from the date of award.
- Delivery Location: F.O.B Destination at Bureau of Reclamation - Yuma Area Office, 7301 Calle Agua Salada, Yuma, Arizona 85364. Delivery hours were limited to Monday through Thursday, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM Pacific Daylight Time.
- NAICS Code: 339991, Gasket, Packing, and Sealing Device Manufacturing, with a size standard of 600 employees.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Method: Quotes were to be submitted via email to harris_abellon@ios.doi.gov.
- Quote Requirements: Submissions needed to include technical specifications, proposed unit and total prices for all Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs), and a proposed delivery date, reflecting best and final pricing.
- Evaluation Factors: Proposals were evaluated based on Technical Specifications, Price, and Delivery.
Key Dates & Contact
- Questions Deadline: April 16, 2026, by 12:00 PM PT (This deadline has passed).
- Proposal Due Date: April 30, 2026, at 12:00 PM PT (This deadline has passed).
- Point of Contact: Harris Abellon (harris_abellon@ios.doi.gov).
- Delivery Contact: Larry Arnold (larnold@usbr.gov, 928-343-8525).
- Notes: Electronic invoicing is required via the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).