J--Sources Sought - Cableway Wire Rope NDT & Lube
ID: 140R3025Q0038Type: Sources Sought
AwardedSep 15, 2025
$474.6K$474,566
AwardeeSILVER STATE WIRE ROPE AND RIGGING, LLC 8740 S JONES BLVD LAS VEGAS NV 89139 USA
Award #:140R3025C0017
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance (811310)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SHOP EQUIPMENT (J049)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/cba8d26d4a8e42218d303946b030412f/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of the Interior, specifically the Bureau of Reclamation's Lower Colorado Regional Office, is seeking proposals for non-destructive testing and lubrication services for cableway crane wire ropes at Hoover Dam. The procurement requires the contractor to provide all necessary personnel, supplies, equipment, and services to complete the tasks, with a performance period from October 6, 2025, to December 4, 2025. This work is critical for ensuring the safety and operational efficiency of the cableway systems at the dam. Interested vendors must submit their proposals by September 4, 2025, at 3:00 P.M. Pacific Time, and can direct inquiries to Kristen Turner at khturner@usbr.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Turner, Kristen
    (702) 293-8430
    (702) 293-8499
    khturner@usbr.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    140R3025Q0038_Amendment_0001_Complete_Package_0001.pdf
    The Bureau of Reclamation at Hoover Dam issued Solicitation 140R3025Q0038 Amendment 0001, a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for non-destructive testing and lubrication of cableway crane wire ropes. The scope includes all necessary personnel, supplies, equipment, and services for both tasks, with work to be completed by June 30, 2026, at the Hoover Dam Central Warehouse. Proposals require Standard Form 1449, Unique Entity Identifier, contractor email, and detailed information on experience, technical approach, and past performance. Evaluation factors—experience, technical approach, and past performance—are collectively equal to cost or price. Key clauses include FAR provisions 52.212-1, -2, -3, -4, and -5, along with specific Bureau of Reclamation clauses covering safety, health, and security requirements. A site visit is scheduled for August 13, 2025, and questions are due by August 18, 2025. Quotes must be submitted via email by September 4, 2025, at 3:00 P.M. Pacific Time to Kristen Turner (khturner@usbr.gov).
    Complete_RFQ_Package_140R3025Q0038.pdf
    The Bureau of Reclamation is seeking proposals for non-destructive testing and lubrication of cableway crane wire ropes at Hoover Dam. This Request for Quotation (RFQ) 140R3025Q0038, issued under NAICS code 811310, requires full and open competition. The scope of work includes magnetic rope testing for core conditions and applying environmentally friendly lubricant to various rope sizes. Offerors must provide an engineered work platform. Key submission requirements include completing Standard Form 1449, providing a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and email, and detailing experience (one similar project in the last five years), a technical approach for inspection and lubrication, and past performance in wire rope testing and lubrication. Proposals will be evaluated on experience, technical approach, past performance (approximately equal to price), and adherence to various FAR clauses, including strict security and information handling requirements. A site visit is scheduled for August 13, 2025, with questions due by August 18, 2025, and quotes by September 4, 2025, at 3:00 P.M. Pacific Time.
    Sol_140R3025Q0038_Amd_0001.pdf
    The document is an amendment to Solicitation No. 140R3025Q0038, issued by the Bureau of Reclamation, Lower Colorado Region, for "Cableway Wire Ropes Non-Destructive Testing & Lube." The purpose of this amendment, dated August 5, 2025, is to revise the solicitation by adding Clause WBR 1452.223-81 (Safety and Health - Bureau of Reclamation) and Attachment 5 (Questions and Answers). Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment by completing items 8 and 15 and returning copies, or by other specified methods, before the proposal due date of September 4, 2025, at 3:00 P.M. Pacific Time. Failure to acknowledge may result in rejection of the offer. The point of contact for this acquisition is Kristen Turner at khturner@usbr.gov. All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged.
    Sol_140R3025Q0038.pdf
    This government Request for Proposal (RFP) (Solicitation Number 140R3025Q0038) issued by the Bureau of Reclamation, Lower Colorado Region, seeks proposals for cableway crane wire rope non-destructive testing and lubrication services. The solicitation, identified as an RFP, has an offer due date of September 4, 2025, at 3:00 PM PD. The acquisition is unrestricted, with a NAICS code of 811310. Services include providing all necessary personnel, supplies, equipment, materials, and supervision for both tasks, as per the specifications document. The period of performance for both services is from October 6, 2025, to December 4, 2025. Payment will be made by the Bureau of Reclamation, and invoices should be submitted to the address shown in Block 18a. The document outlines delivery to the Hoover Dam Central Warehouse in Boulder City, NV, by December 4, 2025.
    Sources_Sought_Notice_1.pdf
    The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) is seeking sources for the maintenance of cableway wire ropes at Hoover Dam through a Sources Sought Notice. This initiative is part of market research to identify firms capable of providing necessary services, including Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) and lubrication. The project falls under NAICS Code 811310 and aims for completion within three months of contract award. Reclamation encourages small businesses, including those owned by disadvantaged groups, to submit capability statements detailing previous experience, technical capabilities, and business information. The contractor will conduct inspections and apply environmentally friendly lubricants to the cableway wire ropes, which require maintenance following prolonged exposure to elements. Responses must include essential business details and be submitted to Reclamation by April 23, 2025. Participation in this notice does not guarantee future solicitation, and registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) is mandatory for award eligibility. This notice serves as a preliminary measure to gauge interest and competition in the market for these maintenance services, contributing to strategic procurement efforts.
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