Vessel Barrier Replacement Project at Hoover Dam
Overview
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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 Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Lower Colorado Regional Office has issued a Solicitation for the Vessel Barrier Replacement Project at Hoover Dam. This project involves the repair and replacement of critical waterborne vessel barrier systems, specifically the installation of a Government-owned Lakeside Vessel Exclusion Barrier Gate and the repair/certification of the existing boom line. While advertised as a noncompetitive Sole Source, any responsible source may submit a response for consideration. Offers are due by May 14, 2026, at 1600 local time.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for:
- Installing a fully operational waterborne vessel gate (Government-furnished).
- Verifying and adjusting the existing boom line to ensure all exclusion barrier components are serviceable.
- Conducting a thorough inspection and servicing of existing barriers using Government-Furnished Materials.
- Certifying that all components are operational and meet required standards. All work must be performed in accordance with the attached Statement of Work. This is a construction project subject to Davis-Bacon wage rates.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Solicitation (Simplified Acquisition, Construction)
- NAICS Code: 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction), Size Standard: $45.0 Million
- Product Service Code: Z2PZ (Repair Or Alteration Of Other Non Building Facilities)
- Estimated Magnitude: $25,000 - $100,000
- Period of Performance: 60 calendar days after Notice to Proceed. Work must commence within 14 calendar days after award.
- Place of Performance: Hoover Dam
- Special Requirements:
- Personnel must have a minimum of three years of field experience with Worthington Products and be qualified for inspection/certification.
- All work requires prior approval from the National Critical Infrastructure (NCI) Security Manager.
- Compliance with all security procedures and identification as contractors.
- Government-Furnished Materials include the Tuffboom gate assembly.
- Contractor is responsible for travel costs.
- Performance and Payment Bonds are required.
Submission & Evaluation
- Offers Due: May 14, 2026, at 1600 local time.
- Submission Method: Sealed offers (original and one copy) must be submitted to the address specified in Item 8 of SF-1442.
- Questions Due: Monday, April 20, 2026. Submit written questions to Jennalyn Kent (jennalyn_kent@ios.doi.gov).
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose quote is the lowest price. Proposed prices will be evaluated for reasonableness and any instances of unbalanced pricing. Offers providing less than 30 calendar days for Government acceptance will be rejected.
Set-Aside
This opportunity is advertised as a noncompetitive Sole Source. However, any responsible source may submit a response for consideration. No specific small business set-aside is designated.
Points of Contact
- Contracting Specialist: Jennalyn Kent (JKent@usbr.gov, 702-293-8030)
- Contracting Officer's Representative (COR): Mr. Dwayne Privott (dprivott@usbr.gov, 702-494-2210)