J--Downs Pumping Unit Repairs & Generator Replacement

The Department of the Interior, through its Great Plains Regional Office in Billings, Montana, is seeking information through a Sources Sought Notice for the repair of two pumping units and replacement of a backup generator at a facility associated with the Downs Protective Dike. The scope includes mobilization, removal, repair, and reinstallation of two identical pumping units with a specified flow rate of 4,488 USGPM, a total dynamic head of 24 feet, and a sump/pit depth of 53.5 feet. All repairs must include replacement of all seals and bearings with factory-specified parts, installation of flexible hose-type grease lines, and commissioning in strict compliance with manufacturer specifications. The lubrication method requires Chevron Lubricating Oil FM 32. The generator replacement entails supplying and installing a new unit along with a 500-gallon double-wall integral containment fuel tank positioned outside on the east side of the generator building; open containment basins are prohibited. All electrical work must be performed by a State of Kansas licensed electrician. Performance testing of the pumps must conform to ANSI/HI 14.6 standards, with passing tolerances of grade 2B for units rated at 134HP or less and grade 1B for those exceeding 134HP. Testing will be limited to the bowl assembly with the job motor due to laboratory constraints. The contractor must submit detailed inspection documentation including a full list of replaced components, lubricants used, and installation measurements as outlined in Exhibit D. The government anticipates awarding a firm-fixed-price contract with a performance period of 180 days from award. This notice, issued under FAR Part 10, is for market research only and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment to contract. Interested parties must submit a capability statement of no more than five pages, including business name, address, point of contact, Unique Entity ID from SAM.gov, business size and socio-economic status, and proof of relevant pump repair experience within the last five years. Active SAM registration is mandatory for eligibility, and the government will not reimburse any costs incurred in responding. The response deadline is July 8, 2026, at 5:00 PM MDT, and submissions must be emailed to Dwane D. Esplin. NAICS code 811310 applies, with a small business size standard of $12.5 million, and the procurement is set aside for small businesses.