Y--Shasta Powerplant (SH-PP) Compressor Room Modernization

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE (SSN) Shasta Powerplant SH-PP Compressor Room Modernization

Department of the Interior (DOI)
Bureau of Reclamation (BOR)
California–Great Basin Region, Acquisition Office – Sacramento, CA

NOTICE TYPE: Sources Sought
NAICS: 237990 – Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
Size Standard: $45M (average annual receipts)
PSC: Y1AZ – Construction of Other Administrative Facilities
Construction Project Magnitude: Between $1,000,000 and $2,000,000.
Response Due: November 19, 2026, 5:00pm PST

THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION.
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1. PURPOSE OF NOTICE
This Sources Sought Notice (SSN) is issued solely for market research and planning purposes in accordance with FAR Part 10. The DOI/BOR is seeking to:

A. Allow interested contractors to provide feedback on the information provided.
B. Identify qualified and experienced contractors capable of performing the work identified Section 2, Project Overview.
C. Identify the best procurement approach based upon the information received (the bullet points below are being provided as examples):
o In accordance with RFO Deviation Part 10, and the RFO Companion Guide, the Government should determine if existing agency capabilities can fulfill the need. If the agency does not already have the capability, the next phase of market research can focus on whether other existing federal contract vehicles already offer the products or services needed. For example:
 DOI, Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Construction Multiple Award Contract (C-MAC)
 DOI, Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC)
o Total Small Business Set-Aside
o Full and Open Competition
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2. PROJECT OVERVIEW
The DOI/BOR is preparing for a potential procurement to completely replace all equipment in the compressor room located at the base of Shasta Dam with modern equipment.
Work is located approximately 9 miles northwest of Redding, CA, in Shasta County.

The anticipated construction period is 365 calendar days from Notice to Proceed.

Principal Components of the Work include, but are not limited to:
A. Field Verification:
1. Contractor is responsible for field verification of all existing conditions to ensure new design and components will fit in existing space and function properly.
B. Protection of Existing Installations and Temp Air Systems
1. Provide protection for personnel and existing facilities from harm due to Contractor's operations. Protection shall be subject to approval of Government.
2. Contractors shall not operate existing in-use equipment.
3. Arrange protective installations to permit operation of existing equipment and facilities by Government while work is in progress.
4. Do not discharge anything but clear water into building drainage system.
5. Prevent dust from entering ventilating systems.
6. Remove protective installations after purpose has been served. Materials furnished by Contractor to provide protection remain property of Contractor.
7. Repair, at Contractor's expense, damage to existing installations due to Contractor's operations or Contractor's failure to provide proper protection. At Government's option, damage may be repaired by Government, and Contractor will be back charged repair costs.
8. Contractor shall not disturb any asbestos containing materials. Where asbestos containing materials are disturbed for any reason,
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3. ESTIMATED PROCUREMENT SCHEDULE

The dates provided below are preliminary and intended to assist contractors with planning. The Government reserves the right to modify these dates at its discretion as circumstances require.
Activity Date
Issue Pre-Solicitation Notice (if applicable) January 5, 2027
Issue Solicitation January 20, 2027
Quotes/Proposals Due March 1, 2027
Award March 30, 2027

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4. SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM)
In accordance with RFO Deviation Part 4.203-1(b), “Offerors or quoters are required to have an active Federal Government contracts registration in SAM when they submit an offer or quotation, and at the time of award.”

Registration information is available at: http://www.sam.gov.
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5. SOURCES SOUGHT RESPONSE REQUIREMENTS
Interested Contractors are requested to provide the following information:

A. Business Information
1. Company name and address
2. Cage Code and Unique Entity Identifier (UEI)
3. Business size under NAICS 237990 (verified via SAM.gov)
4. Socioeconomic status, if applicable (SB, WOSB, SDVOSB, HUBZone, etc.)

B. Capability & Intent
1. A clear statement of interest and intent to submit a proposal as a prime contractor for any forthcoming solicitation.
2. A brief description of your companies capability to perform similar work.
3. A concise description of the qualifications, capabilities, experience, or other distinguishing factors that differentiate your company from other prospective contractors.

C. Relevant Past Performance
1. Provide up to three (3) relevant projects performed within the last five (5) years that demonstrate capability to perform work of similar type, scale, and complexity. For each project, include:
• Project title and contract number
• Summary of scope and technical approach
• Contract Amount at Award
• Contract Amount at Contract Close-out
• Number of Modifications
• Period of performance
• Customer/agency
• Point of contact (name, email, phone)
• Identification of your role: prime, subcontractor, or partner
• Key subcontractors or collaborators involved

NOTE: The Government intends to use the information received in response to this Sources Sought Notice to assess the level of industry interest, the availability of qualified and capable contractors, and the likelihood of receiving adequate competition for this requirement. Contractor responses (or an insufficient number of responses) may directly influence the Government’s acquisition strategy, including (but not limited to) whether to compete the requirement under an existing IDIQ or MATOC, pursue a total or partial small-business set-aside or other socioeconomic program, or conduct a full and open competition. Accordingly, interested contractors are strongly encouraged to provide complete and accurate responses addressing all requested information, including capability, relevant experience, business size and socioeconomic status, and intent to compete.
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6. REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) – INDUSTRY FEEDBACK
To assist in developing a procurement approach, the Government is giving Contractors the opportunity to provide feedback. Respondents may provide comments, recommendations, questions, or redlines. The Government may incorporate feedback and/or respond to questions at its discretion.
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7. RESPONSE INSTRUCTIONS
Responses shall be submitted via email to:
- Rosana Yousef Goarji (rosana_yousefgoarji@ios.doi.gov)
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8. DISCLAIMER
This announcement is not a solicitation and is issued solely for information and planning purposes. The Government will not reimburse respondents for any information or administrative costs incurred in responding to this SSN. The Government is under no obligation to issue a solicitation or award based on this notice. No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in responses.