Onsite Tool & Equipment Calibration for Hoover and
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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.
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 United States Bureau of Reclamation (USBR) Lower Colorado Dams Office (LCDO) is soliciting proposals for Onsite Tool & Equipment Calibration Services for a five-year Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA). Services will be performed at Hoover Dam and Parker Dam. This acquisition is unrestricted, and proposals are due by May 21, 2026, at 3:00 PM PST.
Purpose & Scope
The USBR LCDO requires annual onsite calibration for mechanical, electrical, and electronic tools and equipment. The contractor will provide these services using a self-contained mobile lab with qualified technicians. Calibration services are typically 5 days at Hoover Dam and 1 day at Parker Dam. The BPA will involve 5 calls, with the first in summer 2026 and the last in July/August 2030. Services must adhere to NIST traceable ISO/IEC 17025 quality standards, covering approximately 380 items annually.
Contract Details
- Type: Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)
- Period of Performance: 5 years, from May 26, 2026, to May 25, 2031.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted / Not set-aside for small business concerns.
- NAICS Code: 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance)
- Place of Performance: Onsite at Hoover Dam (Nevada or Arizona ramp near powerhouse) and Parker Dam (near powerhouse).
Key Requirements
- Provide a fully self-contained mobile laboratory, independent of government utilities.
- Technicians must be ISO/IEC 17025 trained and qualified, providing NIST-traceable calibration.
- Provide an itemized estimate/quote, a NIST traceable detailed inventory, and all consumable items.
- Affix a certification stamp/sticker on each calibrated item and provide a written report for uncalibrated equipment.
- Contractor is responsible for scheduling, transportation of personnel/equipment/mobile lab, and site clean-up.
- Compliance with all federal, state, local laws, and USBR Safety and Health Standards (RSHS).
- Contractor personnel will require a USBR escort and must comply with security rules.
- Specific vehicle size limitations apply for Hoover Dam access.
Submission & Evaluation
- Offer Due Date: May 21, 2026, at 3:00 PM PST.
- Submission Method: Email offers to gilbert_mincey@ios.doi.gov and luis_gallardo@ios.doi.gov.
- Evaluation Method: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA), with technical evaluation on an Acceptable/Unacceptable basis.
- Required Submittals: Quote, Proposed Work Schedule, Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), and Site Entry Permit (SEP).
- Pricing: Bidders must review the attached Excel workbook, which details 382 items across nine shop areas, and enter pricing for Fiscal Years 2026-2031.
Notes
Wage Determinations for Clark County, NV, and San Bernardino County, CA, are applicable to this contract, impacting labor cost calculations.