19--Glen Canyon Slough Barge and Pilot
ID: 140R4025Q0005Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEBUREAU OF RECLAMATIONUPPER COLORADO REGIONAL OFFICESALT LAKE CITY, UT, 84138, USA

NAICS

Commercial Air, Rail, and Water Transportation Equipment Rental and Leasing (532411)

PSC

BARGES AND LIGHTERS, SPECIAL PURPOSE (1935)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/2544baadc2444983a05c8f94b20b6932/view
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    The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation is conducting a Sources Sought Notice to identify potential vendors for a barge system to support the Glen Canyon project near Lee’s Ferry, AZ. The procurement requires a 45-foot by 22.5-foot Flexifloat H50 barge system capable of transporting up to 40,000 lbs, along with piloting services, a mobile crane with a minimum 40-ton capacity for launching and retrieving the barge, and a ferry boat for personnel transport. This logistical operation is crucial due to the project's remote location on the Colorado River, which lacks public access from the top of Glen Canyon. Interested firms must register with the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) and submit their capability statements and business details by November 8, 2024. For further inquiries, contact Lisa Vance at lvance@usbr.gov or call 801-524-3765.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Vance, Lisa
    (801) 524-3765
    (406) 247-7898
    lvance@usbr.gov
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    The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation is seeking market research to identify potential suppliers for a barge system to transport heavy equipment to the Glen Canyon project site near Lee’s Ferry, AZ. This notice, part of the government’s procurement process, is not an invitation for proposals or bids and does not imply any government commitment. Key project requirements include supplying a 45-foot by 22.5-foot Flexifloat H50 barge system capable of transporting up to 40,000 lbs, piloting it upriver and downriver, and providing a mobile crane with a minimum 40-ton capacity for launching and retrieving the barge. Additionally, a ferry boat for transporting personnel will be needed. Interested firms must register with the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) and provide specific information, including business details and capability statements, by November 8, 2024. The project area is located on the Colorado River, with no public access from the top of Glen Canyon, emphasizing the importance of this logistical operation. Overall, this sources sought notice aims to assess the market's interest and capability before a formal solicitation is issued.
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