J--TRACY FISH COLLECTION PUMPS OVERHAUL PROJECT

This contract issued by the Bureau of Reclamation, Mid-Pacific Region under the Department of the Interior, addresses the maintenance and repair of pumps and compressors at the Tracy Fish Collection Facility in Byron, California, with performance to occur at the contractor’s shop. The solicitation number is 140R2026Q0095, with offers due by July 30, 2026, and the expected period of performance runs from August 3, 2026, to February 3, 2027. It is a full small business set-aside under NAICS code 333914 with a size standard of 750 employees, requiring all offerors to certify as small businesses and provide a Unique Entity ID. The contract is structured as a firm-fixed price purchase order with a maximum estimated value of $147,000, consisting of firm-priced repair tasks—$75,000 for three pumps and $72,000 for twelve motors—each capped at $25,000 and $6,000 respectively per unit; inspections for pumps and motors are included but remain unpriced, with costs to be determined post-inspection using commercial price lists. Delivery terms follow FOB Destination, with equipment required to be delivered to the Tracy Fish Collection Facility, and all work must be performed at the contractor’s facility. Invoicing is mandatory through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), and payment is directed to the Bureau of Reclamation in Sacramento, California. Technical evaluation prioritizes the contractor’s ability to diagnose issues, the methodology for repairs, and relevant experience, followed by past performance and price, with award based on best-value trade-off rather than lowest price. The contract incorporates clauses related to whistleblower rights, prohibitions on confidentiality agreements, SAM maintenance, subcontractor exclusions, and inverted domestic corporations, all with RFO deviations noted for certain versions. Contractors must comply with Bureau of Reclamation and OSHA safety standards, indemnify the government against intellectual property claims, and adhere to federal statutes prohibiting kickbacks, improper influence, and violations under FASCSA, which mandates disclosure of non-compliant telecommunications within 72 hours. All items delivered must conform to contract specifications and be merchantable and fit for purpose, with no external military standards cited. The government retains the right to inspect and accept or reject work at the delivery point, and all overpayments must be returned promptly with interest.