49--28007 EBFD PP AUTOMATIC GREASING SYSTEM

The contract solicitation 140R4026Q0086/0001, issued by the Bureau of Reclamation’s Upper Colorado Regional Office for an automatic greasing system at Elephant Butte Dam in New Mexico, seeks a firm fixed price solution for the installation of three systems servicing 330 lubrication points across turbine units during the restricted maintenance season from October 15 to February 15. Each system must be fully integrated with existing infrastructure, compatible with VSG Green grease, and equipped with automated controls capable of weekly and monthly lubrication cycles with manual override, alarm outputs, and shutoff valves. The contractor must demonstrate a minimum of five prior installations of wicket gate greasing systems, providing verifiable customer references, and must designate a certified safety representative trained in lockout/tagout procedures who will be present for all hazardous operations. All work must comply with OSHA, NEC70E, NFPA, and Reclamation Safety and Health Standards, with electrical power infrastructure—including 230VAC cabling, breakers, and disconnects—provided entirely by the contractor, as only 120VAC is available on-site. The solicitation mandates extensive documentation including as-built drawings in .dwg format, a commissioning plan, parts lists, warranty information, and previous experience records. Delivery is FOB destination at Elephant Butte Dam, with performance beginning September 1, 2026, and ending February 15, 2027. Payment must be submitted via the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform, requiring electronic submission with a signed copy emailed to Samantha Colt prior to IPP submission; reimbursement is tied to successful commissioning and acceptance at the worksite. Contractors must obtain all required permits through EBFD operations, manage waste disposal at their own expense, and adhere to strict aesthetic and safety labeling standards, including MIL-STD-129 for any radioactive components. Offerors must maintain active SAM registration with valid UEI and CAGE codes, self-certify small business status under NAICS 811310 with a $12.5 million size standard, and disclose any adverse legal or contractual history per FAR 52.209-7. Special requirements include prohibitions on contractor access to EBFD equipment, no on-site housing, and compliance with EPA BioPreferred guidelines. The evaluation prioritizes technical acceptability over price, with the lowest technically acceptable offer likely to be selected, though no formal LPTA