Z--ES HGRD (SAFETY OF DAMS) - EMERGENCY GENERATOR for Colorado River

SOL #: 0044035718JustificationSole Source

Overview

Buyer

Interior

Bureau Of Indian Affairs

WESTERN REGION

PHOENIX, AZ, 85004, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Motor and Generator Manufacturing (335312)

PSC

Maintenance Of Epg Facilities Other, Including Transmission (Z1MZ)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/06130a222c9840f48cbce37da480209e/view

Timeline

Posted

Feb 23, 2026

Last Updated

Feb 25, 2026

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 Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Western Region, has issued a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (J&A) for the procurement of an Emergency Generator for Headgate Rock Dam on the Colorado River. This J&A indicates the government's intent to sole-source the replacement of a critical emergency generator due to urgent operational needs and specialized contractor capabilities. The intended contractor is Native American Transformer Services.

Scope of Work

This requirement involves the removal of an inoperative legacy emergency generator and switch-gear and the installation of a new 100 kW emergency generator and switch-gear at the Headgate Rock Dam. The generator is critical for maintaining safe dam operations, flood prevention, and flood control, especially during utility power outages.

Contract & Timeline

Type: Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (J&A)
Product Service Code: Z1MZ (Maintenance Of Epg Facilities Other, Including Transmission)
Set-Aside: None specified (sole-source justification)
Published: February 25, 2026
Intended Contractor: Native American Transformer Services

Justification Details

The sole-source justification stems from an urgent need following a severe thunderstorm on October 12, 2025, which damaged power lines and caused the existing generator to fail. This failure created a significant risk to dam operations. Native American Transformer Services was identified as the only contractor capable of delivering the required equipment and specialized power-related solutions within the urgent timeframe. Another source was queried but provided a significantly higher price and longer lead time, which was unacceptable given the critical nature of the dam's safety and flood control functions.