Z--GAOA BAR ISLAND DAM RECONSTRUCTION
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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 Land Management (BLM), National Operations Center, has issued a Total Small Business Set-Aside solicitation for the GAOA Bar Island Dam Reconstruction project in Phillips County, Montana. This Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) contract seeks to restore and reinforce the dam's infrastructure. Proposals are due May 29, 2026, at 2:00 PM MDT.
Scope of Work
This project involves comprehensive reconstruction of the Bar Island Dam. Key tasks include dewatering the reservoir and construction area, excavating and reconstructing the dam embankment with compacted and imported fill (including lime-amended backfill and riprap slope protection), and constructing a precast concrete outlet works riser, conduit, and grouted riprap stilling basin. Additional work encompasses spillway excavation, fill, and grading, placing gravel road surfacing on the dam crest, and reclaiming all disturbed areas with soil preparation and seeding. Technical specifications and drawings are available for detailed requirements. Construction activity and surface disturbance are prohibited annually from December 1 to July 15 to protect sage grouse.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price (FFP), Single Award Contract, Lump Sum.
- Estimated Value: Between $1M and $5M.
- Period of Performance: Project completion by November 30, 2027. Award is anticipated by July 1, 2026.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business.
- NAICS Code: 237990 - Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction, with a size standard of $45M.
- Product Service Code: Z2KA - Repair Or Alteration Of Dams.
Submission & Evaluation
Proposals must be submitted electronically by May 29, 2026, at 2:00 PM MDT. A bid guarantee is required. Offerors must have a UEI number and be registered and active in SAM.gov. Evaluation will be based on a best value tradeoff process, considering Experience, Schedule, Past Performance, and Price. Non-price factors are equally important to each other and, when combined, are approximately equal in importance to Price. Offerors must acknowledge all amendments. Quality control and safety plans are required within 10 days of award. Subcontractor past projects may be submitted, clearly identifying the entity and role. Digital files (CAD, surfaces) are not on SAM.gov; requests should be emailed to the Contracting Officer.
Key Dates
- Questions Due: May 15, 2026, 2:00 PM MDT.
- Proposals Due: May 29, 2026, 2:00 PM MDT.
- Site Visit: Held April 30, 2026 (sign-in sheet available).
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Lisa McKeon, Contracting Officer, at lisa_mckeon@ios.doi.gov or 850-890-6395.