Requirement for 4 Fast River Buoys and 4 Solar Pow
ID: DOIRFBO250008Type: Solicitation
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Buyer

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

NAICS

Plate Work Manufacturing (332313)

PSC

HOUSEKEEPING- FACILITIES OPERATIONS SUPPORT (S216)
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    The Bureau of Reclamation, part of the Department of the Interior, is seeking responses from businesses capable of supplying four solar-powered flashing strobes and four fast river buoys for use at Hoover Dam in Boulder City, NV. This Sources Sought announcement aims to gather capability statements from interested firms to assess their experience and ability to fulfill the requirements, which will inform the procurement strategy, including potential set-asides for specific business classifications. The goods are essential for operational safety and efficiency at the dam, and responses must be submitted via email by 12:00 pm Pacific Time on February 11, 2025, to Noah Maye at nmaye@usbr.gov, referencing the number DOIRFBO250008 in the subject line.

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    Maye, Noah
    (702) 293-8095
    70229384990000
    nmaye@usbr.gov
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    This document is a Sources Sought announcement from the Bureau of Reclamation pertaining to a procurement opportunity for items needed at Hoover Dam, Boulder City, NV. The agency seeks responses from businesses capable of supplying 4 solar-powered flashing strobes and 4 fast river buoys. The announcement outlines the requirements for interested firms to submit capability statements detailing their experience, company information, size status, and estimated delivery date. The procurement will adhere to NAICS Code 332313 and Product/Service Code S216. Responses are due by February 11, 2025, via email, and the government intends to use this information for procurement strategy purposes, including potential set-asides for specific business classifications. Soon after, a formal solicitation will be announced on the Contract Opportunities website.
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