W--GCPO STREET SWEEPER RENTAL

The contract solicitation 140R1026Q0002 is a total small business set-aside under FAR 19.5 for the rental of a vacuum-type street sweeper to serve the Grand Coulee Power Office in Grand Coulee, Washington. The base performance period is two months beginning February 26, 2026, with up to four additional two-month option periods extending the potential contract duration through April 21, 2030. The sweeper must be a 4-wheel vacuum model no older than five years with less than 5,000 operating hours, equipped with dual side brushes, a minimum swept path of 10 feet, a hopper capacity of at least 8 cubic yards, and a 12-inch minimum diameter vacuum hose with 16 feet of 8-inch tube extensions. Alternatively, a mechanical sweeper with vacuum capabilities may be accepted if it meets reduced but still stringent specifications. The equipment must be delivered FOB destination to the designated receiving location at the Grand Coulee Project and must be in ready-for-operation condition, meeting all federal and state regulations for roadworthiness and safety upon arrival. The contractor is responsible for all maintenance, repairs, and associated costs throughout the contract term. Offers must be submitted by February 20, 2026, at 12:00 PM Pacific Time through SAM.gov and must include completed Standard Form 1449, itemized pricing, current representations and certifications via SAM, insurance certificates, and documentation demonstrating technical capability and past performance. The award will be made on a best-value basis, evaluating technical capability, past performance, and price fair and reasonableness. The contract incorporates numerous FAR clauses including 52.212-4 and 52.212-5 with a February 2025 deviation for statutory implementation, 52.203-17 for whistleblower protections, 52.204-25 prohibiting certain telecommunications equipment, Buy American requirements, service labor standards, and prohibitions on covered applications and unmanned aircraft systems. Invoicing must be processed electronically through the Treasury’s IPP system, with supporting documents sent to the designated Bureau of Reclamation email. The contract is issued by the Bureau of Reclamation, Pacific Northwest Region, and is subject to amendments dated February 6, 2026, which clarified vendor questions, delivery specifics, and affirmed the closing date without