Sydney Oakes is a government contact. Sydney is associated with 18 contracts. Activity spans Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing, Port and Harbor Operations, and Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction.
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The Bureau of Reclamation Wyoming Area Office is soliciting quotes under solicitation 140R6026Q0063 for a contract to audit Woodward mechanical cabinet actuators and gate shaft governors at 11 power plant facilities in Wyoming, including Seminoe, Kortes, and Buffalo Bill. The contractor is required to provide qualified personnel and equipment to audit installed and spare materials, culminating in a consolidated final report that cross-references part numbers, quantities, recommended spares, and current component costs. This effort is designated as a small business set-aside under NAICS code 541990, with the anticipated award structured as a Firm Fixed Price or Time and Materials purchase order.
The period of performance is scheduled from June 1, 2026, to September 30, 2026, with a potential six-month extension at the government's discretion. Award evaluation is based on the lowest price technically acceptable criteria, considering company experience, past performance, and pricing. Key post-award requirements include the submission of a safety plan, a quality control plan, and hazardous materials data within 10 days of award. Performance is monitored via 100 percent inspection and random sampling, with a strict standard allowing no more than one deficiency per task to avoid payment deductions or required re-performance. All offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management and submit their quotes by September 7, 2026.
Department Of The InteriorMT,
USA
NAICS
541990
All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
PSC
R425
Professional, Administrative, and Management Support Services
Solicitation 140RR027Q0005 is a Firm Fixed Price, Total Small Business Set-aside contract issued by the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Missouri Basin Regional Office. The project requires the supply and installation of a new skid-mounted boom spray rig tender system for the North Dakota Field Office in Elgin, ND, to be used for noxious weed mitigation in the Lake Tschida area. The scope of work includes the purchase of a new herbicide-resistant system and the removal and disposal of an existing 31-year-old system from a Government-Furnished Property 2011 Dodge Ram 3500 flatbed truck. All components must be herbicide chemical resistant, and the final delivery must be completely ready for field operations.
The contract is categorized under NAICS code 333111 for Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing. While initial fabrication and installation may occur outside a 300-mile radius of Elgin, ND, provided the contractor manages all transportation of the government vehicle, all future servicing and maintenance must be performable within that 300-mile radius. Award will be based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) criteria, with technical acceptability determined by adherence to the Statement of Work. Following Amendment 0001, the response deadline is November 13, 2026, at 1500 MST. Payment will be processed electronically through the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform.
The Department of the Interior, through the Great Plains Regional Office, is soliciting quotations under solicitation number 140R6026Q0124 for the MTAO-YT and CF Excitation System Upgrade. This project involves the supply, delivery, setup, retrofit, testing, and commissioning of front-end upgrade kits for existing excitation systems located at the Yellowtail and Canyon Ferry Dams in Montana. The contract is classified under NAICS code 335311 and requires the contractor to provide detailed CLIN pricing for both base and optional items.
The scope of work encompasses a comprehensive upgrade process including equipment replacement, site security compliance, and the provision of necessary training. Qualified contractors must adhere to specific work hours and schedules as outlined in the statement of work. Responses to this combined solicitation are due by September 9, 2026, with the primary point of contact being Sydney Oakes at the Bureau of Reclamation.
Department Of The InteriorMT,
NAICS
335311
Power, Distribution, and Specialty Transformer Manufacturing
PSC
6110
Electric Wire and Power and Distribution Equipment
The U.S. Department of the Interior, through its Great Plains Regional Office, is conducting market research to identify capable vendors for the procurement of two water jet educators to be installed in the emergency sump systems at the Seminoe and Kortes power plants in Wyoming. These units are non-powered, self-priming devices designed for reliable dewatering during emergencies, requiring no moving parts and capable of handling solids up to one inch in diameter, with a specified capacity ratio of 16.00, motive water consumption of approximately 162 gpm at 85 psig, and solids throughput of 340 ft³/hr at 5 psig and 270 ft³/hr at 10 psig. Equipment must feature ANSI Class 150# flanged connections and replaceable bronze internals, with an overall length of 23-5/8 inches. The procurement is anticipated to follow FAR Part 12 as a Firm-Fixed-Price contract for commercial items, with deliveries directed to the Bureau of Reclamation Warehouse in Mills, Wyoming, and eventual installation at the two plant sites. The solicitation number is 140R6026Q0072, issued on May 19, 2026, with responses due by June 2, 2026, at 3:00 PM MST via email to designated point of contact addresses. No formal proposals, pricing, or contractual terms are currently requested, as this is strictly a sources sought notice for market research purposes. The NAICS code 333996 applies, and the government is particularly interested in responses from small businesses including 8(a), women-owned, HUBZone, service-disabled veteran-owned, and Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises, with a small business size standard of 900 employees. No packaging, marking, or inspection specifications are detailed, and no award basis, evaluation factors, contract value, or delivery schedule are defined at this stage. Contract administration data identifies Sydney Oakes as the Contract Specialist and Michael Hirsch as the Contracting Officer, with no COR or COTR assigned. References to FAR clauses 52.212-3 and 52.222-25 are noted as administrative reminders regarding SAM registration and affirmative action compliance but are not active obligations in this pre-solicitation phase. A diagram of the required water jet educators is attached.
The contract is for the removal of the spillway gantry crane at Tiber Dam near Chester, Montana, under solicitation number 140R6026R0014, issued by the Department of the Interior’s Great Plains Regional Office. This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5, restricted exclusively to small businesses, and falls under NAICS Code 237990. The estimated contract value ranges between $25,000 and $100,000. The scope requires the complete removal of the crane frame, bridge, hoist, rail, and all associated support beams and columns, with special attention to minimizing damage to the underlying concrete decks and piers; all anchors must be removed flush with the concrete surface, and no concrete is to be removed or disturbed. The contractor is responsible for loading, hauling, and legally disposing of all removed materials, though salvage of components is permitted at the contractor’s discretion. Additionally, the contractor must install and remove government-furnished stoplogs in each of the three spillway gate bays, moving the single available set between bays and leaving each in place for one day during the workweek to allow for operational testing of the radial gates.
Work is restricted to the period between August 15 and November 1, with performance limited to Monday through Thursday, from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM; no work is permitted on weekends, Federal holidays, or at night. The period of performance is anticipated to last 73 calendar days, with the awardee required to begin work within 10 days of receiving the Notice to Proceed. Proposals must be submitted electronically to the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist by the deadline of July 27, 2026, and must include proof of current SAM registration, including DUNS, BRADSTREET, and banking information. Payment must be processed exclusively through the U.S. Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), and contractors unable to comply must include a written waiver request with their proposal. All communications regarding this solicitation must be conducted in writing, as telephone responses are not accepted for recordkeeping purposes. The Point of Contact for the solicitation is Charlene Maurer, Contracting Officer, reachable via email at charlene_maurer@ios.doi.gov.
Department Of The InteriorBOR-MB-MTAO,
Chester,
MT,
59522,
USA$25K–$100Kest.
NAICS
237990
Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
PSC
Z2KA
Maintenance, Repair, or Alteration of Real Property
The contract pertains to the replacement of the domestic water well pump at the Canyon Ferry Office located at 7700 Canyon Ferry Road, Helena, MT 59602, under the Great Plains Regional Office of the Department of the Interior. The scope of work includes the removal, replacement, disinfection, and commissioning of the domestic water well pump, pump controller, vertical piping, and Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) system, requiring the contractor to furnish all necessary personnel, equipment, materials, tools, supervision, and services to restore the domestic water system to full operational capability. The procurement is structured as a service contract awarded via oral quotation, with no formal solicitation posted to SAM.gov, in accordance with FAR 5.201(b)(2). The contracting office is headquartered in Billings, MT 59101, and all invoices must be submitted through the Department of Treasury’s Internet Platform (IPP) at www.IPP.gov. The acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5, mandating that all offerors be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), which consolidates CCR, ORCA, and EPLS. Vendors must submit quotations by the deadline of June 15, 2026, with an anticipated award date of June 16, 2026. Inquiries must be submitted in writing to Sydney Oakes at sydney_kessel@ios.doi.gov, and telephone responses are not accepted. The NAICS code is 562998, and while the contract value is not specified, the place of performance, work requirements, and submission procedures are clearly defined within the pre-solicitation notice.
The contract pertains to the upgrade of excitation control systems at the Yellowtail and Canyon Ferry hydroelectric power plants in Montana, with the scope encompassing the complete replacement of outdated ECS-2100 voltage regulators with new Basler DECS-2100 models, including removal of obsolete hardware, installation, integration, configuration, testing, and commissioning for all generating units. This is a firm-fixed-price supply contract awarded as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 335311 for electrical control equipment, justified as a sole-source procurement due to the critical compatibility requirements of the Basler brand equipment with existing infrastructure, making full system replacement impractical. The period of performance runs from February 16, 2026, to May 17, 2027, with delivery and performance occurring at both dam sites: Yellowtail Dam in Fort Smith, MT, and Canyon Ferry Dam in Helena, MT. The acquisition is being procured under commercial item procedures using FAR clauses 52.212-1 through 52.212-5, with award based on the Lowest-Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method, meaning technical compliance is assessed on a pass/fail basis and price is the sole determining factor among qualified offerors.
The contractor is responsible for all aspects of the project, including transportation, installation, software validation, on-line and off-line testing, development of as-left documentation, and providing onsite technical assistance during startup. Compliance is mandated with Bureau of Reclamation Safety and Health Standards and OSHA regulations, with the more stringent requirement applied in cases of conflict. Inspection and acceptance occur on-site following successful completion of all testing protocols, including AVR/FCR step responses and limiter stability tests. The contract includes strict security requirements derived from Reclamation Directives, including control over access to sensitive and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), mandatory reporting of violations or compromises, and flow-down of security obligations to all subcontractors. Personnel access is contingent on government approval, and unsuitable individuals may be removed at no cost to the government. Invoicing must be conducted electronically through the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), and the government retains final acceptance authority. Although the estimated contract value is not disclosed in the pricing schedule, an independent estimate of approximately $1.175 million has been cited in the justification for other than full and open competition. All offerors must represent their small business status and provide
Department Of The InteriorMT,
USA$1.2Mest.
NAICS
335311
Power, Distribution, and Specialty Transformer Manufacturing
PSC
6110
Electric Wire and Power and Distribution Equipment
The Department of the Interior’s Great Plains Regional Office, through the Bureau of Reclamation, has issued a sources sought notice for the procurement and installation of a 45-foot hydraulic folding boom spray rig system on a Government-Furnished Property—a 2011 Dodge Ram 3500 flatbed truck located in Elgin, North Dakota. The procurement is structured as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5 and falls under NAICS code 333111, with eligibility extended to 8(a), WOSB, HUBZone, SDVOSB, and Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises. The notice follows a prior sources sought issued in December 2025 and precedes an anticipated Firm-Fixed-Price purchase order, though no contract value has been disclosed. Respondents must submit a capability statement and business profile via email to designated contracting personnel by 3:00 PM MDT on May 27, 2026, with no formal page or format restrictions provided. The system must include a 300-gallon UV-resistant tank, TeeJet and PSGAN27 components, a welded steel skid frame measuring 92” x 114”, a 200-foot hose with manual reel, and an adjustable spray wand—all constructed with herbicide-resistant materials and backed by standard commercial warranties. Installation must remove and dispose of the existing 31-year-old system and ensure full operational readiness upon delivery. Delivery must occur within 90 days of award, with vendor logistics determined by proximity to Elgin: those within 300 miles receive the GFP from the government for installation, while those further away must arrange pickup. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the delivery point, with technical compliance verified against specified performance criteria. No formal evaluation factors, contract clauses, packaging requirements, or invoice instructions are included, as this is a pre-solicitation market research action. The primary point of contact is Sydney Oakes, and subcontracting, certification, or affirmation requirements are not yet applicable, as no offers have been received.
The U.S. Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Reclamation, through its Great Plains Regional Office, has issued a sole-source Request for Quote (RFQ 140R6026Q0017) to Damon Designs, Inc. for the supply, delivery, and installation of two modular floating boat docks at Clark Canyon Reservoir campgrounds in Dillon, Montana. The contract specifies delivery of one 40-foot and one 60-foot floating dock, each 8 feet wide, constructed with cold-formed steel frames, polyethylene flotation units, and composite decking, designed to accommodate up to 18 feet of water level fluctuation, withstand 50 mph winds, support a 50 psf live load, and tolerate a 400 lb concentrated load. The docks must be self-anchoring, easily removable with provided hitches, and come with a two-year warranty on workmanship and an eight-year non-prorated warranty on flotation components. Performance is required within 90 days of award, with delivery and setup occurring exclusively at the Beaverhead and Lewis and Clark Campgrounds in Dillon, MT.
The solicitation is conducted under simplified acquisition procedures as a firm-fixed-price purchase order with no competitive bidding, based on the determination that only Damon Designs, Inc. can meet the technical salient characteristics outlined in the attachment. Evaluation is binary—technical acceptability is determined solely by compliance with the specified dock requirements, with award made on the lowest responsive price. The contract incorporates numerous FAR clauses covering Buy American and Trade Agreements Act compliance, whistleblower protections, contractor code of conduct, cybersecurity restrictions including prohibitions on ByteDance and Kaspersky products, and service labor standards. Security requirements mandate that all personnel be U.S. citizens or legal residents with proper documentation submitted 14 days prior to work, prohibit access to classified or controlled unclassified information without authorization, and require strict flow-down of security obligations to subcontractors. Invoicing is mandatory through the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), and the contractor must be registered in SAM with a valid UEI and CAGE code. No packaging, preservation, or marking standards beyond product identification are specified, and contractual oversight is governed by standard government authority without designated COR or COTR details provided.
