High Head Test Facility Equipment
Overview
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Set Aside
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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 is conducting a Sources Sought / Market Research effort to identify qualified sources for High Head Test Facility Equipment. This initiative aims to determine the availability of responsible contractors and assess the potential for a Small Business Set-Aside. Responses are due by May 19, 2026, at 4 PM MDT.
Project Description
The Bureau of Reclamation's Hydraulics Laboratory requires a high-head test facility for research experiments. The project involves the procurement, delivery, and installation of a seven-stage vertical turbine pump, a 250 hp pumping unit, a 250 hp 3-phase motor, and a variable speed drive (VFD) with an enclosure. Additionally, the scope includes the uninstalling, removal, and disposal of existing equipment and associated hardware.
Requested Information from Potential Offerors
Interested companies are requested to provide:
- Company Name, Address, Point of Contact, DUNS/Unique Entity ID, Phone, Email, Web Page, and SAM Registration status.
- Recommended NAICS Code (if different from 333914) and small business status (e.g., 8(a), SDVOSB, Hubzone, WOSB).
- Experience in providing seven-stage pumping units, including contract details, work performed, period of performance, and points of contact.
- Information on existing teaming agreements and their roles.
- The portion of work the company can perform.
- Manufacturer status for the required pumping units, motor, and VFD, including manufacturing history and installations. If not a manufacturer, names and addresses of potential manufacturers.
- Any foreseen challenges.
- Interest in attending a site visit (in-person or virtual) in Denver, Colorado, with contact information for attendees.
- Any other relevant topics or concerns.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: Market research to assess potential for Small Business Set-Aside (including 8(a), SDVOSB, Hubzone, WOSB).
- NAICS: 333914 (Pumping Equipment Manufacturing) with a 750-employee size standard.
- Response Due: May 19, 2026, at 4 PM MDT.
- Published: May 13, 2026.
Important Notes
This is not a solicitation, RFP, RFQ, or Invitation for Bid. Responses do not guarantee future awards, and submission is voluntary. The government will not assume financial responsibility for costs incurred by respondents.