Sources Sought Notice DOIRFBO240011, Cableway Cran

This is a Sources Sought announcement for acquisition planning purposes. No formal solicitation for this work exists at this time. All eligible and qualified contractors may submit capability statements for consideration. The capability statements received will be reviewed to determine the quantity and availability of contractors who have the required experience, technical level of expertise, administrative and management capability to manage the services described below. The capability statements received will be used to determine the Bureau of Reclamation overall procurement strategy.

The Bureau of Reclamation, Interior Region 8: Lower Colorado Basin has a requirement for the 150-ton cableway crane at the Hoover Dam that needs to be refurbished. The ground to the middle of the track cables is approximately 600 feet. When work is being completed on the NV tower, the ground is approximately 100 feet below. The track cables spans from the AZ anchorage to behind the NV tower. The length of the track cable is 1,615', most of which is above the canyon. The principal components of work include:

1. Replace the 6, 3-½" track cables.

2. Replace the 2, 1-1/8¿ button line cables and button line tensioners 3. Refurbish the existing carriage 4. Install the already fabricated slack carrier 5. Replace sheaves 6. Lubricate all wire ropes 7. Lubricate the hoist house mechanical components and tower sheaves 8. Retension the track cables 9. Replace the hydraulic hand pump and lines on the NV side tensioning system 10. Load test the cableway crane 11. Perform an annual inspection and certify the crane The NAICS code for this requirement is 237990 Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction. The small business size standard is $45 million. (1) Interested contractors must submit capability packages that include the following information:

1. Firm¿s name, UEI, address including where work would be performed 2. business size and type ISBEE, (8)(a), HUB Zone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Women-Owned, Small Business, Large Business, etc.), and 3. point of contact to include e-mail address and telephone number.

(2) Demonstration of the firm's previous experience (as a prime contractor or a subcontractor) performing services of this type. Contractors should submit a list of past projects that were similar in scope and complexity to the requirement referenced in this announcement. Offeror shall provide the project title, location, and detailed descriptions of the effort and how it was similar, the projects dollar value, contract award number, completion dates, and the customer's name and telephone number.

(3) Capability statements are to be submitted not later than 1700 PD on April 10, 2024. All responses to this Sources Sought notice, including questions, must be provided to Bureau of Reclamation, to the attention of Luis Gallardo at lgallardo@usbr.gov. Please refer to "Sources Sought Notice DOIRFBO240011, Cableway Crane Refurbishment" in email subject line responses.