N8 AIR ADMISSION SUPPORT CONE
ID: 140R3026R0006Type: Sources Sought
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Buyer

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEBUREAU OF RECLAMATIONLOWER COLORADO REGIONAL OFFICEBOULDER CITY, NV, 89005, USA

NAICS

Turbine and Turbine Generator Set Units Manufacturing (333611)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/10a1cf392c0f461ca5a63c1f14293650/view
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    The Bureau of Reclamation, part of the Department of the Interior, is seeking capability statements from businesses for the manufacture of the N8 Air Admission Support Cone, which is critical for the air admission system at Hoover Dam. This Sources Sought announcement aims to identify potential suppliers who can produce the cone based on provided specifications, with the goal of determining an appropriate procurement strategy, including possible set-asides for small businesses. The selected manufacturer will play a vital role in maintaining the operational integrity of the air admission system, which is essential for the dam's functionality. Interested firms must submit their responses, including company information and a capability statement, by December 29, 2025, at 1700 Pacific Time, referencing solicitation number 140R3026R0006. For further inquiries, contact Noah Maye at nmaye@usbr.gov.

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    Noah Maye
    nmaye@usbr.gov
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    The Bureau of Reclamation, Hoover Dam, issued a Sources Sought announcement for the replacement of a severely damaged N8 Support Cone. This pre-solicitation notice seeks capability statements from all businesses, regardless of size, for the manufacture of the cone portion of the air admission system, based on provided drawings. The purpose is to determine an appropriate procurement strategy, including potential set-asides. Interested firms must submit their company information, including Unique Entity ID, manufacturing status (American-made or not), size status/SBA certifications, a capability statement (not exceeding five pages) detailing experience and lead times, and an estimated delivery date. Responses are due via email by December 29, 2025, at 1700 Pacific Time, referencing number 140R3026R0006. The applicable NAICS code is 333611, Water Turbines Manufacturing, with a 1,500-employee size standard. A formal solicitation, if issued, will be posted on sam.gov.
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