Luis Gallardo is a Contract Specialist. Luis is associated with 58 contracts. Activity spans Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction, Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction, and Turbine and Turbine Generator Set Units Manufacturing.
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Solicitation 140R3026Q0005 is a request for quotes issued by the Bureau of Reclamation, Lower Colorado Regional Office, for the recertification of pressure vessels at the Hoover Dam powerplant. The primary scope involves the procurement of 62 new, OEM-sourced pressure relief valves (PRVs) to ensure compliance with the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC) and the Reclamation Facilities, Standards, Instructions and Techniques (FIST) Manual. The project requires the delivery of these components to the Hoover Dam Central Warehouse in Boulder City, Nevada, within 90 days of the contract award.
The government will evaluate offers based on technical capability, schedule, past performance, and price, awarding the contract to the responsible offeror deemed most advantageous. Submissions must include a completed SF-1449, detailed specification sheets for all quoted supplies, and warranty information. The procurement is subject to various Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, including the Buy American Act and specific security requirements. Following several amendments, the final quote submission deadline was extended to September 15, 2026, with a modified statement of work that removed three previously requested valves.
Solicitation 140R3026Q0137 is a simplified acquisition construction project issued by the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Lower Colorado Regional Office. The project involves the replacement of the Unit N1 brake ring assembly at Hoover Dam, with an estimated contract value between $100,000 and $250,000. The scope of work requires the contractor to manufacture ten stress-relieved brake plates using ASTM A588 Grade B steel and ASTM A193 B7 bolts, provide necessary fasteners and weldments, and perform field machining and installation. Technical requirements specify a surface finish of 32 micro-inches or better for the brake-pad interface and strict machining tolerances of plus or minus 1/32 inches for fractional measurements.
The period of performance is scheduled from September 18, 2026, to February 15, 2028, with onsite work expected between November 2027 and February 2028. The government intends to award a single firm-fixed-price purchase order based on the best value, evaluating quotes on technical capability, schedule, past performance, and price. Key administrative requirements include the submission of bid, performance, and payment bonds, compliance with Davis-Bacon wage rates for installation labor, and adherence to Buy American and liability insurance standards. Final acceptance of the work will be conducted by the Contracting Officer’s Representative, and payments must be processed electronically via the Internet Payment Platform.
Department Of The InteriorNV,$100K–$250Kest.
NAICS
237110
Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction
The Department of the Interior, specifically the Lower Colorado Regional Office located in Boulder City, Nevada, has issued solicitation 140R3026Q0088 for DD Fire Suppression Bottle BPA. This procurement opportunity is categorized under NAICS code 541990 and is designated as a total set-aside for small businesses.
Interested parties must submit their responses by the deadline of August 27, 2026. The primary point of contact for this solicitation is Maxwell Watanga, who can be reached via email or phone for further inquiries regarding the requirements.
Department Of The InteriorNV,
NAICS
541990
All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
The contract solicitation 140R3026R0016 issued by the Bureau of Reclamation, Lower Colorado Regional Office in Boulder City, Nevada, seeks a contractor to furnish and install hydraulic turbine runners for Units A2 and N7 at Hoover Dam, with a period of performance spanning from December 15, 2026, to December 14, 2028. The scope of work encompasses the complete design, manufacturing, and delivery of two new turbine runners along with associated components including stationary wear rings, coupling nuts and washers, in-place machining services, air admission piping, and all required drawings, bonds, and mobilization activities. Detailed specifications, 48 pages of technical specifications, and 14 pages of engineering drawings mandate strict adherence to ASME standards including B46.1-2019, BPVC-2025, Y14.1-2020, and Y14.5-2018, with manufacturing required to use ASTM A743 Grade CF-3 material and undergo rigorous non-destructive testing protocols per ASTM A802, A903, and other relevant criteria. All components must meet exact dimensional tolerances, and any casting with more than five defects failing acceptance criteria will be rejected in its entirety.
The contract imposes comprehensive compliance requirements under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, including ethical conduct provisions such as prohibitions on gratuities, contingent fees, kickbacks, and improper influence, along with mandatory adherence to a contractor code of business ethics. Offerors must submit proposals electronically by August 10, 2026, to Virginia Toledo via email, structured in three volumes covering administrative, technical, and pricing elements, with full completion of Section G.4 personnel data and submission of a detailed subcontracting plan. Payment requests must be submitted through the Treasury’s IPP system with strict formatting rules and exclusion of personally identifiable information, and the final invoice must be clearly labeled. The contractor is responsible for ensuring all employees comply with federal security protocols at Hoover Dam, including possession of government-issued identification, and must safeguard all controlled unclassified information under Reclamation Directive SLE 02-01. Prevailing wage rates apply, Buy American Act requirements govern materials, and performance and payment bonds are mandatory. Award is contingent upon meeting all solicitation terms, demonstrating responsibility under FAR Part 9, and having a fair and reasonable price, with no weighted evaluation factors specified beyond these
Department Of The InteriorNV,
NAICS
333611
Turbine and Turbine Generator Set Units Manufacturing
PSC
6115
Electric Wire and Power and Distribution Equipment
This contract solicitation, numbered 140R3026Q0006, is a total small business set-aside under FAR 19.5 for wash rack maintenance services at the Hoover Dam Central Warehouse in Boulder City, Nevada, with a performance period from May 25, 2026, to May 25, 2031, not to exceed five years. The NAICS code 811310 applies, with a size standard of $12.5 million, and only small businesses are eligible to respond. The work involves scheduled monthly maintenance of an LP gas-fired, electric hot water pressure washer and a water recycling system, ensuring all equipment operates to factory specifications, with services required to occur in the mornings at least 30 days apart, beginning no earlier than 6:00 AM. Key tasks include monitoring and refilling HOTSY Carbon-ate detergent, replacing hoses as needed, and maintaining or restoring functionality of the foam brush tool. The solicitation requires submission of a complete quote package via email to noah_maye@ios.doi.gov by May 22, 2026, at 5:00 PM Pacific Daylight Time, including SF-1449, a price schedule, warranty details, evidence of technical capability and experience with similar systems, past performance references with verifiable contacts, and compliance with required representations and certifications.
The contract is awarded on a best-value basis, evaluating technical capability, schedule compliance, past performance, and price without specified weightings, with all quotes required to meet minimum RFQ specifications to pass a pass/fail gate. All payment requests must be submitted electronically through the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), and contractors must register through SAM.gov, which triggers enrollment instructions from the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis within three to five business days after award. Contractors unable to use IPP must submit a written waiver with their proposal. The contract incorporates FAR clauses including 52.212-4 with an addendum, 52.219-06 for the small business set-aside, 52.203-17 and 52.203-19 for whistleblower and confidentiality rights, and 52.244-06 for subcontracting commercial services. The contractor must also flow down key clauses to subcontracts, including those related to ethics, employee rights, identity
Department Of The InteriorNV,
USA
NAICS
811310
Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance
The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, Lower Colorado Regional Office, has issued a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for onsite calibration of mechanical, electrical, and electronic tools and equipment at Hoover Dam and Parker Dam, spanning a five-year period from May 26, 2026, to May 25, 2031. Work is scheduled annually during the latter half of July and August, with one BPA call issued per year, requiring the contractor to deploy a fully self-contained mobile calibration lab capable of operating independently without relying on government utilities. The contractor must provide NIST-traceable calibration services, deliver electronic reports with certification stamps bearing company name, ID, date, and technician initials, maintain full inventories of serviced and defective equipment, and ensure timely invoicing via the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). All personnel must comply with Bureau of Reclamation Safety and Health Standards, OSHA regulations, and stringent security protocols, including being U.S. citizens or legally admitted foreign nationals with proper documentation submitted 14 days in advance. Access to federal facilities requires visible government-issued identification, and any loss or misuse of credentials incurs a $500 penalty per occurrence.
The contract, assigned NAICS code 811210 with a small business size standard of $34 million, is being procured under FAR Part 12 commercial item acquisition procedures and evaluated on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis. Key deliverables include calibration reports meeting ISO/IEC 17025 standards, proper disposal records for consumables, and submission of safety documentation such as Job Hazard Analyses and site entry permits prior to mobilization. The contract includes strict security requirements under WBR 1452.237-80, mandating national security clearances for handling classified information, flow-down of obligations to subcontractors, and prohibition of unauthorized access or disclosure of sensitive data. The contracting officer’s representative has authority to inspect and accept work onsite at Hoover Dam’s Central Warehouse in Boulder City, NV, and Parker Dam in CA. While the total contract value is not disclosed due to pricing details being contained in a separate, unrevealed price list, the agreement may include up to five years of performance with annual calls, and all submissions must be electronically filed by May 21, 2026, to designated email addresses. Failure to comply with any requirement may result in rejection of work, contract modification, or removal of
Department Of The InteriorNV,
USA
NAICS
811210
Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
The solicitation for N1 Brake Ring Replacement, issued under RFQ number 140R3026Q0089 by the Bureau of Reclamation’s Lower Colorado Regional Office within the Department of the Interior, seeks a firm fixed-price contract for the replacement of the brake ring assembly on Unit N1 at Hoover Dam. The work involves manufacturing ten new brake plates meeting ASTM A440 specifications with a 32 micro-inch surface finish on the braking surface, stress-relieving the components, and installing the complete assembly, including fasteners, weldments, and shims, at the Hoover Dam Powerhouse. All deliverables, including as-built engineering drawings and material certifications, must be furnished and become the property of the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. Delivery is required FOB Hoover Dam Central Warehouse, with a mandatory 72-hour advance notification for shipment, and performance is scheduled between June 22, 2026, and January 11, 2027, though installation activities are projected for February through May 2026. The contract requires strict adherence to federal security protocols outlined in FAR clauses 52.240-91 and 52.240-92 with their respective alternates, personal identity verification of personnel under 52.204-9, and compliance with labor, ethical, and anti-discrimination standards including the prohibition of trafficking in persons, paid sick leave obligations, and the newly effective requirement addressing DEI discrimination.
Offerors must submit electronic quotations via email to Luis Gallardo at luis_gallardo@ios.doi.gov by 5:00 PM Pacific Time on June 16, 2026, referencing the RFQ number and including their Unique Entity ID. Proposals will be evaluated on a trade-off basis, considering technical capability, schedule adherence, past performance, and price, with no preference given solely to the lowest bid. Invoicing must be performed exclusively through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), and contractors are required to be registered in SAM.gov and capable of receiving payments via electronic funds transfer. The contract mandates compliance with a broad suite of FAR clauses governing small business utilization, equal opportunity, employment verification, whistleblower protections, and ethical conduct, along with specific material and surface finish standards derived from ASTM specifications and referenced engineering drawings. No packaging or marking requirements beyond general commercial standards are defined, and no contract value has been pre-determined, as pricing is to
Department Of The InteriorNV,
NAICS
237110
Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction
This Sources Sought announcement seeks capable businesses to provide comprehensive maintenance, inspection, and repair services for electrical power generators and automatic transfer switch units at Hoover Dam and related Bureau of Reclamation facilities. The scope includes personnel, supervision, labor, subcontractors, tools, materials, and equipment necessary to perform work on multiple generators located at various sites, each with different specifications and manufacturers such as Himoinsa, Cummins, Kato Lite, and Kohler. The project aims to ensure these critical power systems operate reliably in accordance with manufacturer instructions and applicable regulations. Interested firms are invited to submit capability statements, including company details, certifications, and previous experience, by November 26, 2025, to assist in determining the procurement strategy, which may include set-asides based on small business classifications under NAICS code 333618.
The government emphasizes that this notice does not constitute a formal solicitation and that responses will be reviewed to evaluate firms’ capabilities and experience for potential future contracting opportunities. The process is part of acquisition planning, and once a formal solicitation is issued, it will be posted on sam.gov. Respondents must include specific identifying information and demonstrate their ability to perform similar work, with the opportunity to be considered for a contract to support essential electrical maintenance services at Hoover Dam, a critical infrastructure site managed by the Department of the Interior’s Lower Colorado Regional Office.
Department Of The InteriorNV,
NAICS
333618
Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing
PSC
6115
Electric Wire and Power and Distribution Equipment
The Bureau of Reclamation, Lower Colorado Regional Office, issued solicitation 140R3026R0001 for the MOD/MODE/US Bypass Canal Repairs project in Yuma County, Arizona. This project is a 100% set-aside for HUBZone Small Business Concerns and involves the replacement and repair of concrete canal panels to prevent system failure due to deterioration. The scope of work includes saw cutting, demolition, vegetation removal, dewatering, and the installation of new 3.5-inch thick, 3,000 PSI concrete lining, along with expansion joints and crack sealing. Work must be coordinated during scheduled canal outages from April 6 to April 22, 2026, and requires strict logistical coordination due to the proximity of the US/Mexico border barrier.
The contract is awarded based on a trade-off process where technical approach and past performance are considered approximately equal in importance to price. The estimated construction magnitude is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000. Performance must commence within 14 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed and be completed within 120 calendar days. Awardees are required to provide performance and payment bonds and comply with heavy construction wage determinations for Yuma County. Invoicing is conducted electronically via the Internet Payment Platform, and final acceptance is based on on-site government inspections.
The Brock Reservoir Gates Replacement project, managed by the Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation Lower Colorado Regional Office, involves the replacement of 11 existing cast iron slide gates with new stainless steel units at the Warren H. Brock Reservoir in California. The scope of work includes the installation of new gearboxes, actuators, stem protection, and integration into the existing SCADA control system. Additional critical infrastructure upgrades include the installation of an impressed current cathodic protection system, a 150 kW Tier 3 compliant diesel generator with an automatic transfer switch, LED exterior lighting, and new level instruments. The project also requires temporary water control and cofferdam installation to facilitate construction.
This full and open competition is estimated between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000, with a mandatory performance period of 547 calendar days following the notice to proceed. Award is based on a trade-off approach where technical merit and cost are balanced, with non-price factors—including the construction schedule, past performance, management approach, and small business participation—considered significantly more important than price. Contractors are required to provide performance and payment bonds and adhere to strict quality control procedures and prevailing wage rates for Imperial County, California. Invoicing is conducted exclusively through the Internet Payment Platform.
Department Of The InteriorNV,
USA$5M–$10Mest.
NAICS
237990
Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
PSC
Z1KB
Maintenance, Repair, or Alteration of Real Property
