Onsite Tool & Equipment Calibration for Hoover and

Other / Unclassified

This document is a U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination (No. 2015-5593, Revision No. 30) for Clark County, Nevada, issued under the Service Contract Act. It lists various occupational codes and titles along with their corresponding minimum hourly wage rates and required fringe benefits.

This wage determination is crucial for any contractor bidding on or performing a federal service contract in Clark County, Nevada. It establishes the minimum wages and benefits that must be paid to employees working on such contracts, ensuring compliance with federal labor laws. Bidders must use this information to accurately calculate labor costs for their proposals and to ensure they meet all regulatory requirements if awarded the contract.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for "Onsite Tool & Equipment Calibration 5YR, Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)". The United States Bureau of Reclamation (USBR) Lower Colorado Dams Office (LCDO) requires annual calibration services for their mechanical, electrical, and electronic tools and equipment. Services will be performed onsite at two locations: Hoover Dam and Parker Dam.

• Onsite calibration services for tools and equipment.

• Services to be performed by qualified technicians.

• Calibration services for Hoover Dam typically last 5 days.

• Calibration services for Parker Dam typically last 1 day.

• The attached Excel workbook contains nine separate tabs, each corresponding to a different shop requiring a quote. Vendors must review all tabs and enter appropriate pricing.

• Contract Type: Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)

• Period of Performance: 5 years after award, specifically 05/26/2026 to 05/25/2031.

• Delivery Date: 05/25/2031

• Offer Due Date: 05/21/2026 at 1500 Local Time.

• Vendors are responsible for reviewing all tabs in the attached Excel workbook and entering pricing.

• This acquisition is unrestricted.

• NAICS Code: 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance)

• The document references an attached "Combined Synopsis Onsite Tools and Equipment Calibration" (dated 05/07/2026), a "SOW" (dated 04/13/2026), and an "Onsite Toll and Equipment Calibration Price List" (dated 05/07/2026).

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services, specifically for onsite tool and equipment calibration services. It constitutes the only solicitation, and no separate written solicitation will be issued. The acquisition is for a five-year Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) and is not set-aside for small business concerns.

• Onsite tool and equipment calibration services.

• Services will be performed on an as-needed basis via individual BPA calls.

• The contractor must provide a fully self-contained mobile laboratory, independent of government utilities.

• Technicians must be trained and qualified according to ISO/IEC 17025 and provide NIST-traceable calibration services.

• Capability to transport personnel, equipment, and the mobile lab, including navigating restricted access roads.

• Type: Five-year Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA).

• Period of Performance: Estimated to be five (5) years from award date. Work shall be completed 5 years from award date, if a BPA Call is issued each year.

• Locations: Hoover Dam and Parker Dam, Bureau of Reclamation facilities.

• Evaluation Method: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).

• Technical Evaluation: Offers will be evaluated on an Acceptable/Unacceptable basis against mandatory requirements.

• Submission Deadline: May 21, 2026, at 3:00 PM PST.

• Submission Method: Offers shall be submitted via email to gilbert_mincey@ios.doi.gov and luis_gallardo@ios.doi.gov.

• This acquisition is not set-aside for small business concerns.

• The solicitation incorporates FAR provisions and clauses by reference. Full text is available at www.acquisition.gov.

• Key FAR clauses and provisions are listed, including those related to safety, health, and security requirements.

• The Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) will provide technical direction.

• Point of Contact: Mr. Gilbert Mincey (gilbert_mincey@ios.doi.gov).

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is an Excel spreadsheet containing a detailed list of equipment requiring calibration across various shop areas for Fiscal Years 2026-2031. It serves as a comprehensive inventory and pricing guide for calibration services.

• Shop Areas: The data is organized by shop area, including Comm Shop, Davis Electric, Electrical Tools, Elect-Test, Elevator Tools, HEM Tools, Mech Engineering, Parker Dam, and Tool Room.
• Equipment Inventory: Each sheet lists specific equipment by OEM, Model, Description, and Serial Number.
• Calibration Pricing: The document includes columns for "Price for Calibration FY 2026-2027" through "Price for Calibration FY 2030-2031," indicating the intended period for these calibration services.
• Total Counts: Each sheet provides a total count of items within that shop area, and a "Total Count" sheet aggregates the overall number of jobs/items across all areas (382 total).

This document is crucial for potential bidders providing calibration services. It details the specific types and quantities of equipment that require calibration, broken down by functional area. Bidders can use this information to understand the scope of work, identify the types of calibration services needed, and potentially prepare pricing proposals for the specified fiscal years. The detailed equipment lists allow for a thorough assessment of the calibration requirements.

Wage Determination

This document is a U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination (No. 2015-5629, Revision No. 28) for the Service Contract Act, applicable to the counties of Riverside and San Bernardino in California. It lists occupational codes, titles, and corresponding minimum hourly wage rates and fringe benefits required for contract employees.

• Occupational Wage Rates: Provides a comprehensive list of job classifications and their minimum required hourly wages. This is crucial for accurately estimating labor costs in proposals.
• Fringe Benefits: Indicates that fringe benefits are required and lists specific benefits such as Health & Welfare ($5.55 per hour or $222.00 per week) and Paid Sick Leave (EO 13706 rate of $5.09 per hour or $203.60 per week).
• Executive Orders: Notes the applicability of Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and Executive Order 13658 (minimum wage rate, adjusted annually, with a 2025 rate of at least $13.30 per hour or the applicable wage determination rate, whichever is higher).
• Vacation and Holidays: Outlines paid vacation (2 weeks after 1 year, 3 weeks after 5 years, 4 weeks after 15 years) and a minimum of eleven paid holidays per year.
• Hazardous Pay Differential: Specifies an 8% differential for high-hazard work (ordnance, explosives) and a 4% differential for low-hazard work involving ordnance or incendiary materials.
• Uniform Allowance: Details requirements for providing or reimbursing uniform costs and maintenance.
• Conformance Process: Explains the procedure for classifying and determining wage rates for occupations not explicitly listed in the determination.

This wage determination is essential for any bidder responding to a contract that falls under the Service Contract Act in the specified geographic area. It directly impacts labor cost calculations, proposal pricing, and compliance requirements for employees performing contract work.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This Statement of Work (SOW) outlines a 5-year Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) to provide ongoing tool and equipment calibration services at Hoover Dam and Parker Dam for the United States Bureau of Reclamation (USBR) Lower Colorado Dams Office (LCDO).

• The contractor will provide onsite calibration services for mechanical, electrical, and electronic tools and equipment on an annual basis.

• Services will be performed using a self-contained mobile lab by qualified technicians.

• Calibration services are required at two locations: Hoover Dam (approximately 5 days per call) and Parker Dam (approximately 1 day per call).

• The BPA involves 5 calls, with the first initiated in the summer of 2026 (Fiscal Year 2026) and the last in July/August 2030.

• All tasks will be initiated by a written BPA Call, which defines scope, location, pricing, and deliverables. No work may commence without explicit approval from the Contracting Officer (CO).

• The contractor must provide an itemized estimate/quote and total cost for labor, tools, equipment, and consumables.

• The contractor must provide a mobile lab with trained and qualified technicians.

• A NIST traceable detailed inventory (Calibration Schedule) of all items received for calibration must be provided in electronic format.

• The contractor is responsible for providing all consumable items used during the calibration process.

• A certification stamp, sticker, or seal must be provided on each calibrated piece of equipment.

• A written report with findings and recommendations for tools/equipment that could not be calibrated or serviced must be provided.

• The contractor is responsible for scheduling and arranging transportation of personnel, tools, equipment, and the mobile lab.

• The contractor must supervise and conduct clean-up and removal of debris from work sites.

• Invoice documents must be provided to the CO and COR.

• Calibration services must adhere to National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) traceable ISO/IEC 17025 quality standards.

• The contractor must comply with all federal, state, and local laws, as well as the USBR manual titled "Reclamation Safety and Health Standards (RSHS)."

• The previous contractor serviced approximately 380 pieces of equipment annually.

• Period of Performance: Mutually agreed upon between USBR and contractor, occurring in the second half of July or August, from 2026 to 2030.

• Place of Performance: Onsite at Hoover Dam (Nevada or Arizona ramp near the powerhouse) and Parker Dam (near the powerhouse).

• A mobile lab is required.

• No government utilities (phone, internet, electric power) will be provided to the contractor.

• Contractor personnel will have a USBR escort at all times.

• Contractor must comply with all security rules and regulations.

• Required submittals include: Quote, Proposed Work Schedule, Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), and Site Entry Permit (SEP).

• Access to the Hoover Dam facility is restricted and requires specific vehicle size limitations for the Lower Portal Road.

Sources Sought

This is a Sources Sought announcement for acquisition planning purposes. The United States Bureau of Reclamation (USBR) Lower Colorado Dams Office (LCDO) requires annual onsite calibration services for their mechanical, electrical, and electronic tools and equipment. The government is seeking capability statements to determine a procurement strategy, not to award a contract based on this notice.

• Onsite calibration services for tools and equipment.

• Services to be performed by qualified technicians in a self-contained mobile lab.

• Work to be performed at Hoover Dam (approx. 5 days) and Parker Dam (approx. 1 day).

• Services to be performed during the summer of 2026.

• A sample list of tools and equipment to be calibrated is provided.

• No contract is being awarded at this time.

• Interested firms must submit a capability statement (not to exceed 5 pages).

• Capability statements will be reviewed to determine a firm's experience and inform procurement strategy.

• Responses are due no later than 15:00 Pacific Time, March 20, 2026.

• Submit responses via email to gilbert_mincey@ios.doi.gov and luis_gallardo@ios.doi.gov, including reference number 140R3026Q0043 in the subject line.

• All businesses, regardless of size, are invited to respond.

• The government will consider if a set-aside is warranted.

• NAICS Code: 811210 Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance, with a $34,000,000 small business size standard.

• Interested firms must provide: Name and address, phone number, email address, Unique Entity ID, size status/SBA certifications, and a capability statement with references.

• A formal solicitation, if issued, will be posted on sam.gov.