62--Nathaniel Washington Powerplant - Luminaire Replacement
ID: 140R1024B0003Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEBUREAU OF RECLAMATIONPACIFIC NW REGION PN 6615BOISE, ID, 83706, USA

NAICS

Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237990)

PSC

INDOOR AND OUTDOOR ELECTRIC LIGHTING FIXTURES (6210)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/6247d489ffaf464487731f6797527921/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation seeks offers for a construction contract valued between $1 million and $5 million to overhaul lighting, T-beam joints, and general cleaning at the Nathaniel Washington Powerplant, Grand Coulee Dam. The procurement aims to enhance lighting efficiency and maintain structural integrity for specialized construction projects, with a mandatory requirement for bidders to be registered in the System for Acquisition Management (SAM). The solicitation is expected by the end of August 2024.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Everett, James
    (208) 378-5181
    208685
    jeverett@usbr.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    20240628_-_Sources_Sought_2.pdf
    Presolicitation_NWWP_Luminaire_Replacement_4.pdf
    The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation's CPN Regional Office seeks a construction contractor for three key tasks related to the Grand Coulee Dam's Nathaniel Washington Power Plant. The primary objective is to enhance lighting and maintain the integrity of T-beam joints while also conducting a thorough cleaning of the powerplant. The focus of this procurement is on these specialized construction services. The estimated contract value falls between $1 million and $5 million and will be awarded to an Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise under an anticipated set-aside. Registration in the SAM system is mandatory for consideration. The solicitation is expected to commence by August 31, 2024, with bids accepted from eligible ISBEE concerns.
    Sources_Sought_1.pdf
    SS_DRAFT_Specifications_Luminaire_1.pdf
    SS_DRAFT_Specifications_Luminaire_3.pdf
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