The Department of the Interior, specifically the Bureau of Reclamation, is seeking contractors for elevator maintenance, inspections, and minor repairs at the Hungry Horse Dam and Powerplant in Montana. The procurement involves providing monthly preventative maintenance, annual inspections, and timely minor repairs for three elevators, adhering to strict safety standards including RSHS, OSHA, and ASME regulations. This opportunity is crucial for ensuring the operational safety and efficiency of the elevators, which are vital for the facility's functionality. Interested contractors must submit their capabilities statements by 5 PM EST on January 21, 2026, to Jeri Wahl at JWahl@usbr.gov, as this notice serves as a sources sought for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation.

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The Bureau of Reclamation requires elevator inspection, preventative maintenance, and minor repair services for three elevators at Hungry Horse Dam and Powerplant in Hungry Horse, Montana. Services must comply with RSHS, OSHA 1917.116, and ASME A17.1, A17.2, and A17.3 standards. The contract covers monthly preventative maintenance, annual Category 1 and Category 5 inspections, and time and materials for minor repairs, with a 48-hour response time for breakdowns. The contractor must provide all labor, equipment, and materials, adhering to strict safety protocols including a site-specific safety plan, Job Hazard Analysis, and Hazardous Energy Control Program training. The government will provide weights for load testing, service water, and 110VAC power. Deliverables include various safety reports, checklists, and a yearly service schedule. The contract has a one-year base period and four option years, from March 2026 to February 2031.

This Sources Sought notice is for informational and planning purposes only. It does not constitute a solicitation and is not to be considered as a commitment by the Government. All firms responding to this source sought notice are advised that their response to this notice is not a request that will be considered for contract award. The information from this market research is for planning purposes only and will assist the Government in planning its acquisition strategy. This is strictly market research, and the Government will not entertain questions concerning this market research.  
  
The intent of this notice is to determine the availability of contractors that can meet the requirements of the attached DRAFT PWS.  
  
Potential offers that have the capability to perform the tasks described in the attached DRAFT PWS are invited to provide a capabilities statement which must include the following:  
  
1. Company name and contact information  
2. Unique Entity ID (UEI) from the System for Award Management (SAM)  
3. Small Business Size Standard (8a, HUBZone, SDVOSB, etc.) If applicable  
4. Narrative of capabilities to perform the services required, narrative shall include recent and relevant experience with the same or similar tasks.  
5. Narrative of capability or incapability to provide onsite response within 48 hours. If not capable, provide suggestion for a more reasonable response time.  
  
Responses are due by 5 PM EST January 21, 2026, and shall be submitted via email to Jeri (Lynn) Wahl at jwahl@usbr.gov All responses will be used to determine the appropriate acquisition strategy for a potential future acquisition. Response is strictly voluntary, no reimbursement  
will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this synopsis or any follow-up information requests.  

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