Russell Oaks is a government contact at Upper Colorado Regional Office. Russell is associated with 97 contracts. Upper Colorado Regional Office has $103,603,844 in total awards. Activity spans Construction, Mining, and Forestry Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing, Commercial and Institutional Building Construction, and Crushed and Broken Granite Mining and Quarrying.
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Solicitation 140R4026Q0134 is a Request for Quotation issued by the Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation, Upper Colorado Regional Office, for the procurement of commercial coating materials and industrial spraying equipment for the Elephant Butte Field Division. This requirement is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 325510. The scope of work includes the supply of exterior acrylic paints and coatings for the EBFD and Caballo complexes, a Graco industrial airless sprayer with associated accessories, and various maintenance and repair parts. Key technical specifications require exterior acrylic paint with a minimum 10-year durability and a precise color match to Sherwin-Williams SW6107 Nomadic Desert, verified by a Delta-E measurement of 2.0 or less. The sprayer must be capable of delivering 4 GPM at up to 4,000 psi, and accessory cases must meet IP-67 ingress protection standards.
The contract will be awarded based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method. To be deemed technically acceptable, offerors must provide completed CLIN price tables, technical product sheets, Safety Data Sheets, color match documentation, standard warranty information, and a delivery schedule confirming the 90-day requirement. All materials must be delivered F.O.B. Destination to Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, and must be palletized and protected for freight transit. Payment will be processed electronically through the Invoice Processing Platform. The submission deadline for quotes is September 1, 2026, and the primary point of contact for this procurement is Contract Specialist Timothy Ott.
The award notice for contract 59--CABALLO CONTROL ROOM COMMS, solicitation number 140R4026Q0145, was posted on September 17, 2026. This project is managed by the Department of the Interior through the Upper Colorado Regional Office located in Salt Lake City, Utah.
The contract falls under NAICS code 541519, which pertains to other computer related services. Russell Oaks serves as the primary point of contact for this engagement.
The contract solicitation 140R4026Q0086/0001, issued by the Bureau of Reclamation’s Upper Colorado Regional Office for an automatic greasing system at Elephant Butte Dam in New Mexico, seeks a firm fixed price solution for the installation of three systems servicing 330 lubrication points across turbine units during the restricted maintenance season from October 15 to February 15. Each system must be fully integrated with existing infrastructure, compatible with VSG Green grease, and equipped with automated controls capable of weekly and monthly lubrication cycles with manual override, alarm outputs, and shutoff valves. The contractor must demonstrate a minimum of five prior installations of wicket gate greasing systems, providing verifiable customer references, and must designate a certified safety representative trained in lockout/tagout procedures who will be present for all hazardous operations. All work must comply with OSHA, NEC70E, NFPA, and Reclamation Safety and Health Standards, with electrical power infrastructure—including 230VAC cabling, breakers, and disconnects—provided entirely by the contractor, as only 120VAC is available on-site.
The solicitation mandates extensive documentation including as-built drawings in .dwg format, a commissioning plan, parts lists, warranty information, and previous experience records. Delivery is FOB destination at Elephant Butte Dam, with performance beginning September 1, 2026, and ending February 15, 2027. Payment must be submitted via the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform, requiring electronic submission with a signed copy emailed to Samantha Colt prior to IPP submission; reimbursement is tied to successful commissioning and acceptance at the worksite. Contractors must obtain all required permits through EBFD operations, manage waste disposal at their own expense, and adhere to strict aesthetic and safety labeling standards, including MIL-STD-129 for any radioactive components. Offerors must maintain active SAM registration with valid UEI and CAGE codes, self-certify small business status under NAICS 811310 with a $12.5 million size standard, and disclose any adverse legal or contractual history per FAR 52.209-7. Special requirements include prohibitions on contractor access to EBFD equipment, no on-site housing, and compliance with EPA BioPreferred guidelines. The evaluation prioritizes technical acceptability over price, with the lowest technically acceptable offer likely to be selected, though no formal LPTA
Department Of The InteriorUT,
ABW
NAICS
811310
Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance
The contract involves septic pumping and disposal services at the Morrow Point and Blue Mesa Powerplants under a five-year period, encompassing one base year and four option years, with services required quarterly at Morrow Point and biannually at Blue Mesa. The contractor must handle two septic tanks—2,500 gallons and 2,100 gallons—providing all labor, equipment, transportation, and disposal in full compliance with federal, state, and local environmental and OSHA regulations. Each service must be followed by a completion report detailing the date, volume pumped, disposal location, and tank condition, with disposal documentation provided upon request. The work must restore the site to its original condition after each visit, and all performance occurs within the Curecanti Field Division, including locations at Crystal Dam, Morrow Point, and Blue Mesa. The contract is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 562991, with a size standard of $9 million in annual receipts, and requires offerors to submit electronic proposals as a single PDF under 10 pages, sent via email by May 8, 2026, to the designated contract specialist. Payment will be made electronically through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), and the contract includes clauses for installment payments, electronic funds transfer, service contract labor standards, minimum wage compliance, paid sick leave, whistleblower protections, and supply chain security restrictions, including prohibitions on certain telecommunications equipment and foreign-owned software. The contracting officer is Russell Oaks, with Samantha Colt as the point of contact; the contracting officer’s representative and COTR will be designated after award. The contract type is unspecified, but it is structured as a firm-fixed-price task order with indefinite delivery, and delivery terms are FOB destination. No formal packaging, marking, or bar-code standards are prescribed beyond country-of-origin labeling, and invoicing is exclusively through IPP, with no WAWF authorization. All proposals must include completed representations and certifications per FAR 52.212-3, and award will be based on technical merit and past performance without specified weighting.
The E0 14398-EBFD Bonita Lateral Rehabilitation is part of a Multiple-Award Task Order Contract for alteration and repair construction services. This agreement supports the Department of the Interior and the Forest Service, covering projects across the continental United States, Hawaii, and any US territory. The contract falls under NAICS code 236220, focusing on commercial and institutional building construction.
Managed by the Upper Colorado Regional Office based in Salt Lake City, Utah, the contract was posted on July 29, 2026, under solicitation number 140R4026R0007. Russell Oaks serves as the primary point of contact for this award, which facilitates essential infrastructure maintenance and rehabilitation efforts for federal lands and facilities.
Department Of The InteriorUT,
USA
NAICS
236220
Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
The U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, through its Upper Colorado Regional Office in Salt Lake City, Utah, is pursuing the turnkey replacement of the basement sump pump and eductor dewatering system at the Elephant Butte Field Division Powerplant under a planned Firm Fixed Price purchase order. This procurement is structured as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5, with the applicable NAICS code 333996 for Fluid Power Pump and Motor Manufacturing, ensuring eligibility is restricted to small businesses. The scope encompasses complete removal and disposal of the existing sump pump, eductor system, piping, electrical components, anchors, and deteriorated sole plate, followed by installation of a new system including three industrial-grade sump pumps—two for active duty and one as an onsite spare—along with associated pump motors, a venturi eductor assembly, stainless steel piping, valves, fittings, supports, and a 316 stainless steel sole plate. The system must deliver a minimum capacity of 240 GPM at 14 feet of total dynamic head with redundant lead/lag operation and full integration into existing control and alarm systems. Additional requirements include level sensors, high-water alarms, control devices, electrical integration, and continuous temporary dewatering during installation. The contractor is responsible for mechanical and electrical testing, commissioning, operator training, and delivery of all documentation, as-built drawings, and warranties. Work must occur exclusively within the facility’s approved non-generation outage window from October 15 through February 14, with normal work hours Monday through Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and must be completed within 90 days of award. All activities are subject to OSHA regulations and facility safety protocols, with the sump pit designated as a permit-required confined space requiring approved safety plans, lockout/tagout procedures, and proper rigging and lifting practices. This action is currently in the pre-solicitation phase as a market research notice posted on SAM.gov on July 24, 2026, with a response deadline of July 31, 2026, for capabilities statements; the formal Request for Quote has not yet been issued, no contract value has been established, and all costs associated with responding to this notice are the responsibility of the offeror. Interested parties must monitor SAM.gov for future solicitation updates.
This contract, issued under solicitation number 140R4026Q0071 by the Upper Colorado Regional Office of the Department of the Interior, is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for wastewater testing services at the Flaming Gorge Field Division in Dutch John, Utah, with a period of performance extending through June 30, 2031. The base period begins July 1, 2026, and includes two option periods with anticipated exercise dates of June 1, 2027, and June 1, 2028, respectively, allowing for a potential five-year contract duration. The work is governed by FAR clauses including 52.212-4 with Alternate I for commercial services, 52.219-6 and 52.219-28 for small business representation, 52.222-41 and 52.222-62 for service contract labor standards and paid sick leave under EO 13706, and 52.222-50 for combating human trafficking. Compliance with the Service Contract Act is mandatory, and a specific wage determination for Daggett, Utah, applies, requiring contractors to establish reasonable classifications for unlisted labor categories using SF-1444. All offerors must be certified small businesses, register in SAM, and submit proposals with completed SF-1449 forms, including specific blocks signed and submitted by the June 12, 2026 deadline.
Contract performance requires the offeror to hold a valid Utah Environmental Laboratory certification and demonstrate the capability to perform all required wastewater tests within designated hold times specified in the Statement of Work, both of which are mandatory pass/fail criteria for technical acceptability. Awards will be made based on the most advantageous proposition to the government, evaluating both price and technical competence without publicly disclosed weightings. Invoicing must occur through the Treasury’s IPP system against CLINs outlined in Standard Form 1449, with mandatory mutual confirmation of completed quantities between the contractor and the Contracting Officer's Representative prior to submission. Invoices require prior electronic signature by Samantha Colt and must be submitted with proper proprietary markings to protect confidential commercial data under FOIA guidelines. The contractor is subject to additional compliance obligations under clauses addressing whistleblower rights, inverted domestic corporations, equal opportunity, system for award management maintenance, and electronic payment via SAM, while uniform costs may not
The U.S. Department of the Interior, through its Upper Colorado Regional Office, is procuring a standby dewatering pump for the Glen Canyon Field Division in Page, Arizona under a firm fixed price contract with a total small business set-aside per FAR 19.5, utilizing NAICS code 333996 for pump and pumping equipment manufacturing. The requirement specifies a Trillium/Floway Model 19FKH, Item ID 19FKH-1STG-OIL-100HP-6P, or an equal alternative, with detailed technical specifications including a 10-foot flanged column rated at 150# ANSI, 5-foot line shaft bearing spacing, 1-inch air release valve, 1-gallon automatic solenoid oiler assembly, and a 5-foot UGD flanged column section. The pump must feature galvanized steel OSHA-compliant coupling guards, galvanized steel bolting for wetted components, and galvanized column and enclosing tube dimensions. Surface preparation and coating requirements mandate SSPC-SP-1 cleaning, with Carboline 3358 primer and 3359 enamel in Weir Blue for the motor stand and soleplate, and Carboline 2900 primer for the bowl assembly OD. Delivery is FOB Destination to the Glen Canyon Field Division, with receiving hours Monday through Thursday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM local time, excluding federal holidays, and contractors must provide estimated lead times upon award, notify designated contacts of shipping dates, and supply tracking information upon shipment. The award will be made on a best value basis, evaluating technical capability, past performance using CPARS data, delivery time, and price reasonableness against market conditions and the IGCE, with no fixed weights assigned. Invoicing must be submitted electronically via the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform, with a hard copy of the IPP invoice attached and a duplicate emailed to the Contracting Officer; contractors unable to comply must submit a written waiver with their proposal. The solicitation incorporates numerous FAR clauses, including those on commercial items, whistleblower rights, security prohibitions, pollution prevention, electronic fund transfers, accelerated payments to small business subcontractors, and prohibitions on coercive confidentiality agreements. Offerors must maintain active SAM registration and provide required certifications including those for small business status, biobased products, Iran-related activity prohibitions, and security exclusions. The solicitation closed on June 30
The contract titled S-ELECTRICAL SERVICES - CFD - DMEA is a solicitation issued under number 140R4026P0032 and was posted on June 3, 2026, by the Upper Colorado Regional Office within the Department of the Interior. It falls under NAICS code 221122, indicating it pertains to electrical power generation, transmission, and distribution services. The award is managed from the agency’s office located in Salt Lake City, Utah, with a zip code of 84138, and the primary point of contact for inquiries is Russell Oaks, reachable via email at rdoaks@usbr.gov or by phone at 801-524-3825. The place of performance has not been specified in the available data, suggesting it may be determined post-award or varies based on project needs.
This contract is intended to secure electrical services support, likely for infrastructure maintenance, upgrades, or operations related to federal facilities under the Bureau of Reclamation’s jurisdiction. There is no set-aside designation indicated, meaning the opportunity is open to all eligible contractors without restrictions based on business size, veteran status, or other socioeconomic categories. The contract may involve technical work requiring licensed electricians, compliance with federal safety standards, and coordination with agency personnel at various sites. Interested parties should access the full solicitation through the provided SAM.gov link to review detailed requirements, submission deadlines, and evaluation criteria.
The Bureau of Reclamation’s Upper Colorado Regional Office is conducting a full and open competition with a partial small business set-aside for a five-year Multiple Award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to acquire Passive Integrated Transponder (PIT) tags and associated equipment, including readers, implanters, preloaded sterile and non-sterile needles, antenna systems, software, and limited professional services. The contract will be awarded to up to two large businesses and three small businesses under NAICS code 334511, with all delivery orders structured as Firm Fixed Price. The period of performance runs from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2031, with a minimum order value of $10,000 required to be placed by the government. All deliverables must meet stringent technical specifications including ISO compliance, resonant frequency between 131.7–137.7 kHz, turn-on voltage not exceeding 700 mV, modulation greater than 80%, bandwidth less than 7 kHz, minimum read distance of 8 inches at 0° orientation and 6 inches at 45° orientation under 10% noise, and efficiency above 95% at 6-inch and 3-inch spacing. PIT tags must be tested using a Biomark IS1001 reader against the official PIT Tag Testing Protocol 2026.04.21, with physical inspections for structural integrity performed prior to acceptance. No delivery may occur more than 365 days after contract expiration, and all shipments must be FOB destination to Code 0011285652. Proposals must be submitted in two volumes—technical and pricing—with pricing strictly excluded from the technical volume. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov with an active Unique Entity Identifier and meet small business self-certification criteria if claiming set-aside status. Technical capability serves as a pass/fail gate, after which award will be made based on the most advantageous combination of price and other evaluated factors. The contract requires compliance with security protocols, including safeguarding Controlled Unclassified Information, contractor personnel suitability determinations, and adherence to federal facility security rules. All invoicing must be submitted electronically through the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform, with invoices requiring signature approval from the Contracting Officer’s Representative and electronic copies sent to designated agency personnel. The contracting specialist is Russell Oaks, and inquiries must reference
Department Of The InteriorUT,
NAICS
334511
Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing
PSC
7G22
Posted May 28, 2026
full and open with small business reserve140R4026R0003
