38--Hydraulic Laboratory Sediment Pumps

The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, Upper Colorado Region, is procuring two horizontal slurry pump systems with associated motors, variable frequency drives, and electrical components for use in physical model testing at the Hydraulics Laboratory in Denver, Colorado. The contract, identified by solicitation number 140R4026Q0030, requires the delivery and on-site installation of two Metso MR300 LNR-S C5 (or equal) pumps rated for 3,400 gpm at 40 ft TDH, each paired with a 75-hp, 480V, 3-phase, TEFC motor and a Galt G500 (or equal) variable frequency drive featuring EMC filters and NEMA-1 control panels with blower cooling. The system must handle sediment-laden water with particle sizes up to 75 mm, and all components must meet specific technical criteria including elastomer-lined impellers and resonant frequency skipping capabilities. The contract is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 333914 with a size standard of 750 employees, and all proposals must include full pricing covering equipment, shipping, installation, and labor. The period of performance is set for completion within nine months of award, with delivery to occur FOB Destination at the Denver Federal Center, where government personnel will inspect and formally accept the systems. All invoicing must be submitted electronically via the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform, and compliance with Buy American, Service Contract Labor Standards, and other FAR provisions is mandatory. The contract is structured as a firm-fixed-price award under FAR Part 12 for commercial items, with evaluation based on an equal balance of technical capability, schedule adherence, and price, indicating a best-value trade-off approach rather than LPTA. Offerors must submit technical cut sheets, warranty terms, and lead time documentation, and are required to certify their small business status and provide a Unique Entity ID. No specific packaging standards or MIL-STD labeling requirements are defined, though traceability via UEI, CLIN, and item number is expected. While options exist and will be evaluated as part of total pricing, their scope is unspecified. The contracting officer is Brittney Murphy, with Aubrie Watson as the point of contact for solicitation inquiries, and no designated COR or COTR is named. The contract incorporates extensive FAR clauses addressing labor standards, cybersecurity, privacy, whistleblower protections, environmental compliance, and electronic