This Combined Synopsis/Solicitation opportunity from Department Of The Interior was posted on August 17, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.
The Bureau of Reclamation’s Great Plains Regional Office is conducting market research to identify qualified businesses capable of providing heavy crane rental services with operators, as outlined in Attachment 1, under NAICS code 238990 with a small business size standard of $19 million. This notice is strictly for planning and sourcing purposes and does not constitute a solicitation, request for quotes, or any commitment from the government. Interested parties are invited to submit their business information—including name, address, point of contact with email and phone, Unique Entity Identification Number, and business size and type such as Small Business, 8(a), HUBZone, Women-owned, or Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned—to assist the agency in assessing potential vendors and shaping future acquisition strategies. No proposals, quotes, or financial bids are accepted in response to this notice, and respondents will not be reimbursed for any costs incurred.
Responses must be submitted via email to Monte Baird at [email hidden] no later than 3:00 p.m. MDT on July 23, 2026, with any questions regarding the notice due by 11:00 a.m. MDT on July 20, 2026. All responses must reference solicitation number 140R6026Q0102. The office is located in Billings, Montana, and future formal solicitations, if issued, will be posted on the Government Point of Entry. Participation in this sources sought notice does not guarantee inclusion in any upcoming procurement; vendors must formally respond to any future solicitation separately to be considered for award.
General Info
Bureau of Reclamation seeks qualified crane service providers for future procurement, no bids accepted yet.
HighAI Summary for Amendment 0001 Attachment A - Questions and Answers for MTE Mobile Crane Support Service 140R6026Q0102: This document is Amendment 0001, Attachment A, for Solicitation 140R6026Q0102 concerning MTE Mobile Crane Support Service issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Missouri Basin Region. Dated August 2026, it provides a series of questions and answers clarifying contract requirements such as crane operations, site access, lifting methods, and site visit coordination. It addresses contractor responsibilities for rigging, confirms the scope of bulkhead segment removal, and references labor standards and wage determinations. The document includes photographs and diagrams to support the clarifications.
PDF
PDF, High priority: read this firstamendment
HighAI Summary for Amendment 0001 to Solicitation 140R6026Q0102 for MTE Mobile Crane Support Service: This document is Amendment 0001 to solicitation number 140R6026Q0102, issued by the Bureau of Reclamation Missouri Basin Regional Office. Effective date is August 4, 2026. The amendment provides answers to questions related to the combined synopsis/solicitation for MTE Mobile Crane Support Service. It does not extend the due date or time for responses. The amendment requires acknowledgment by offerors and confirms that all other terms and conditions remain unchanged.
PDF
PDF, High priority: read this firstamendment
HighAI Summary for Amendment 0001 to Solicitation 140R6026Q0102 for MTE Mobile Crane Support Service: This document is Amendment 0001 to Solicitation 140R6026Q0102 issued by the Bureau of Reclamation Missouri Basin Regional Office. Effective date is 08/04/2026. The amendment provides answers to questions related to the combined synopsis/solicitation for MTE Mobile Crane Support Service. It clarifies that the solicitation response due date and time remain unchanged. The period of performance is from 10/01/2026 to 04/15/2027. The amendment requires acknowledgment by offerors and maintains all other terms and conditions of the original solicitation.
PDF
PDF, High priority: read this firstamendment
HighAI Summary for Amendment 0002 - 140R6026Q0102 - Questions and Answers: This document is Amendment 0002 for solicitation 140R6026Q0102, providing questions and answers related to the MTE Mobile Crane Support Service contract. It clarifies requirements for lift plans associated with unloading, staging, loading, and transportation activities as outlined in the revised Performance Work Statement. The amendment addresses contractor responsibilities and government personnel roles for Task 1 and Task 2 lift plans.
PDF
PDF, High priority: read this firstamendment
HighAI Summary for Amendment 0002 to Solicitation 140R6026Q0102 for MTE Mobile Crane Support Service: This document is Amendment 0002 to Solicitation 140R6026Q0102 issued by the Bureau of Reclamation Missouri Basin Regional Office, effective 08/17/2026. It provides answers to questions related to the combined synopsis/solicitation and includes a revised Performance Work Statement dated 08/17/2026 for Task 1 requirements. The amendment extends the solicitation by clarifying requirements but does not change the due date or time for responses. The period of performance is from 10/01/2026 to 04/15/2027.
PDF
PDF, High priority: read this firstamendment
HighAI Summary for Amendment 0002 to Solicitation 140R6026Q0102 for MTE Mobile Crane Support Service: This document is Amendment 0002 to Solicitation 140R6026Q0102, effective 08/17/2026, issued by the Bureau of Reclamation Missouri Basin Regional Office. The amendment provides answers to questions related to the combined synopsis/solicitation and includes a revised Performance Work Statement dated 08/17/2026 for Task 1 requirements. The period of performance remains from 10/01/2026 to 04/15/2027. The amendment does not change the due date or time for responses.
PDF
PDF, High priority: read this firstwage-determination
HighAI Summary for Dept of Labor Wage Determination 2015-5439 Rev 29 dtd 05-13-2026: This document is the U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination No. 2015-5439, Revision No. 29, dated May 13, 2026. It covers wage rates and fringe benefits required under the Service Contract Act for various occupations in Colorado, specifically the counties of Eagle, Garfield, Lake, Moffat, Pitkin, Rio Blanco, and Routt. The document lists detailed hourly wage rates for a wide range of job classifications including administrative support, automotive service, food preparation, furniture maintenance, general services, and health occupations. It serves as an official register of wage determinations to be used in federal service contracts in the specified area.
PDF
PDF, High priority: read this firstsow
HighAI Summary for MTE Crane Service Statement of Work - Sources Sought: This Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the requirements for crane services at Mount Elbert Pump-Generator 2. The contractor must provide mobile crane equipment and operators to lift and transport key components including a 31,500-pound shift ring, a 70,000-pound rotor lifting beam, six bulkhead segments weighing approximately 10,000 pounds each, and 10 concrete load test blocks weighing up to 40,000 pounds. The work involves moving these components between outdoor storage areas, the powerhouse, and the Forebay Inlet-Outlet Structure. The document details operational tasks, performance objectives, and operating constraints such as road conditions and wind safety considerations. The place of performance is the Mount Elbert Power Plant and Forebay Inlet-Outlet Structure in Twin Lakes, Colorado. This SOW is intended for a sources sought notice to identify potential contractors capable of performing the required crane services.
PDF
PDF, High priority: read this firstsow
HighAI Summary for Performance Work Statement - MTE Mobile Crane Support Services: This Performance Work Statement (PWS) dated for the Mount Elbert Power Plant in Twin Lakes, Colorado, outlines the requirements for commercial mobile crane support services. The document details two main tasks: removal and transportation of six Government-owned bulkhead segments and transportation of Government-owned crane load testing blocks. It specifies contractor responsibilities including providing all labor, equipment, and supervision, and adhering to safety and regulatory standards such as OSHA and ASME. The PWS includes technical information, lift planning requirements, performance periods from October 2026 to April 2027, place of performance, operating constraints, and safety requirements. The contractor must submit lift plans prior to mobilization and ensure safe, damage-free operations in compliance with all applicable regulations.
PDF
PDF, High priority: read this firstsow
HighAI Summary for Performance Work Statement - MTE Mobile Crane Support Services - Twin Lakes CO: This Performance Work Statement (PWS), revised August 17, 2026, outlines the requirements for mobile crane support services at the Mount Elbert Power Plant, Twin Lakes, Colorado. The contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, and supervision to safely perform two main tasks: removal and transportation of six government-owned bulkhead segments, and transportation of government-owned crane load testing blocks. The document details scope, contractor and government responsibilities, technical and safety requirements, lift planning, performance periods from October 2026 to April 2027, and operating constraints including site conditions and weather limitations. Compliance with OSHA, state, and manufacturer safety standards is mandatory. The PWS serves as a critical technical specification guiding the contractor's performance and safety obligations.
PDF
PDF, High priority: read this firstrfq
HighAI Summary for Solicitation 140R6026Q0102 - MTE Mobile Crane Support Service: This document is a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ) for the MTE Mobile Crane Support Service issued by the Bureau of Reclamation under solicitation number 140R6026Q0102. It is a Small Business Set Aside using NAICS code 238990 with a size standard of $19M. The solicitation requests electronic quotations by August 28, 2026, 1:00 PM MDT, to be submitted in two PDF volumes covering technical and past performance information, and vendor/price schedule. The document includes instructions for submission, evaluation criteria based on technical capabilities, past performance, and cost/price, and a detailed price schedule. It also incorporates FAR clauses for terms and conditions, inspection, payment, and other contract provisions effective as of March 2026.
PDF
PDF, Low prioritysources-sought
LowAI Summary for Sources Sought Synopsis - MTE Crane Service - 140R6026Q0102: This document is a Sources Sought Synopsis issued by the Bureau of Reclamation to conduct market research for heavy crane rental with operator services. It is not a solicitation but a request for information to identify qualified businesses for future acquisition planning. The NAICS code is 238990 with a small business size standard of $19M. Interested vendors are asked to provide business details, contact information, UEI, and business size/type. Questions are due by July 20, 2026, and responses by July 23, 2026. No proposals or quotes are accepted at this stage.
PDF
PDF
PDF
PDF
PDF
PDF
PDF
PDF
AI Contract Breakdown
Uniform Contract Format
Sign up to view the full breakdown with detailed analysis of each section.
Timeline
2 updates
PhaseClosed
Posted
Sources Sought
Type Changed
Sources Sought → Combined Synopsis
Notice updated
The notice title changed. The notice description changed.
Notice updated
Notice details unchanged. Attachments may have changed.
Response Deadline
Deadline has passed
Submission Closed
Find active opportunities like this
Get full access to discover similar active contracts, track opportunities, and build proposals with AI assistance.
Organization & Contact Information
Show more
AgencyDepartment Of The Interior → Great Plains Regional Office
The purpose of this amendment is to provide answers to questions posed in reference to this combined synopsis/solicitation. Refer to Attachment A for relevant Questions and Answers. This amendment does not change the date or time responses are due.
The Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) requires commercial mobile crane services to support restoration activities at the Mount Elbert Power Plant.
The Government intends to award a Firm Fixed Price contract. This acquisition is being conducted as a Total Small Business Set Aside under NAICS 238990, All Other Specialty Trade Contractors.
The requirement is to provide safe, timely, and professional mobile crane services that successfully transport Government property without damage while maintaining compliance with applicable Federal, State, OSHA, manufacturer, and industry safety requirements.
Services consist of two independent lifting operations: a. Removal and transportation of six Government-owned bulkhead (stoplog) segments from the Mount Elbert Forebay Inlet-Outlet Structure to the designated Government storage yard. b. Transportation of Government-owned crane load testing blocks between the outdoor storage yard and the powerhouse to support load testing of the powerhouse overhead crane, followed by return and organized staging of the testing blocks after completion of testing.
The Contractor shall furnish all labor, supervision, equipment, transportation, rigging (except Government-furnished lifting device identified herein), permits, and incidental services necessary to safely complete the required lifting and transport operations.
Place of Performance: Mount Elbert Power Plant and Forebay Inlet-Outlet Structure 5583 Highway 82 Twin Lakes, Colorado 81251
Period of Performance: October 1, 2026 - April 15, 2027
Questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted no later than 2:00 p.m. (MDT) on August 13, 2026. Government responses to timely submitted questions will be posted to SAM.gov via an amendment or other notice, as applicable. Vendors are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov for all solicitation amendments and updates.
Responses are due no later than 1:00 p.m. (MDT) on August 28, 2026, in accordance with the solicitation requirements.
More opportunities from Department Of The Interior → Great Plains Regional Office
