Z--DK - Heart Butte Transformer Pad SOD
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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's Missouri Basin Regional Office has issued a Pre-Solicitation Notice for the DK - Heart Butte Transformer Pad SOD project. This effort seeks to identify potential vendors for the construction of a concrete transformer pad, installation of a CT cabinet, and associated electrical work at the Heart Butte Dam location near Lake Tschida, North Dakota. This procurement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside with an estimated value between $100,000 and $250,000. Responses to this pre-solicitation are requested by March 13, 2026. The formal Request for Quote (RFQ) is anticipated to be issued around April 10, 2026.
Scope of Work
The project involves constructing reinforced concrete pads for a transformer and CT cabinet according to Bureau of Reclamation specifications. Key tasks include installing a grounding system (rods and conductors), furnishing and installing a 1600A CT cabinet with dual disconnects, and a main distribution panel with a minimum 48-pole main circuit breaker. The contractor will also install cable and conduit (two parallel buried runs, 6-inch PVC) between the transformer and CT cabinet. Coordination with Mor-Gran-Sou Electric Cooperative for transformer installation and CT/meter integration is required. Detailed installation plans and equipment specifications must be submitted for approval prior to work commencement. The overall goal is to install new electrical service to support the dam's modification project.
Contract Details
The government intends to award a Firm Fixed Price purchase order utilizing FAR Part 13 procedures. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The period of performance requires all work to be completed by August 31, 2026. The estimated price range for this construction effort is between $100,000 and $250,000.
Submission & Evaluation
The government intends to award the forthcoming purchase order without discussions, based on a solicitation substantially similar to the provided draft (Attachment #1). While specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in the draft, offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database. Payment requests for the anticipated contract will be processed electronically through the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Internet Payment Platform (IPP) system.
Additional Notes
This is a pre-solicitation notice and does not constitute an RFQ or authorize vendors to incur costs. Contractors are responsible for monitoring Sam.Gov for the official RFQ release and any subsequent amendments. All correspondence related to this pre-solicitation should be directed to Mitchell Frost at mfrost@usbr.gov.