Department of the Interior · Bureau of Reclamation · LOWER COLORADO REGIONAL OFFICE
Account requiredWhy it scored this way
Every reason behind the verdict rather than the headline one — which of your certifications match, how much runway is left, whether the work is your size, and what we would need to know to sharpen it.
Written against this notice and what you have told us about your company. Anything we do not know is marked [NEEDS INPUT] in the draft rather than guessed at — read it before you send it.
Start a free trial to draft these. Nothing is sent to an agency on your behalf, ever — you get a document to review, edit and submit yourself.
Sources Sought response
A complete draft response — capability statement, relevant past performance, business size and socioeconomic status, and answers to the agency's specific questions.
Questions to submit
Genuine ambiguities and requirements that disadvantage a smaller bidder, drafted as questions you can submit before the Q&A deadline.
Past performance write-ups
Which of your prior awards best match this requirement, and draft write-ups in the format the agency asked for.
Solicitation details
Solicitation number
DOIRFBO260013
Notice type
Sources Sought
NAICS
333995
Product service code
6110
Set-aside
Unrestricted
Posted
2026-08-21
Response deadline
Aug 27, 2026, 9:00 PM UTC
Contracting contact
DLRodriguez@usbr.gov
Market intelligence
Account requiredWho wins this work, and what it pays
Comparable awards under NAICS 333995 at this agency — the incumbent, what they were paid, when their period of performance ends, and the real pricing distribution rather than the headline number. From public federal award records.
This is a Sources Sought announcement for acquisition planning purposes and no formal solicitation for this requirement exists at this time. All businesses, regardless of size; capable of providing these services, are invited to respond to this announcement and submit a capability statement for consideration. Capability statements received will be reviewed to determine a firm's previous experience performing similar work and used to determine an appropriate procurement strategy, in particular, whether a small business set-aside is warranted or an alternate procurement strategy. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this notice or otherwise pay for information solicited. Proposed Project: The Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation), Lower Colorado Basin, Hoover Dam, has a requirement to purchase eight (8) valve actuators to use for the bypass system. The valve actuator's specifications are as follows: -Electric on/off actuator that can be operated remotely -Actuator must be compatible with a 12-inch A-T Controls Power-Seal Hp 300# Lug Butterfly Valve -Actuator enclosure must be dust tight and waterproof to a depth of at least 40 feet -Actuator must be suited for a maximum torque load of 17500 in-lbs -Motor uses 480VAC/3PH (three phase AC power) -Control uses 110VAC/1PH (single phase AC power) -Ensure the valve is still able to be operated manually with a bare stem operator when the actuator is installed -The selected actuators must comply with the Buy American Act (BAA), including all components used in the actuator assembly. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 333995, Fluid Power Cylinder and Actuator Manufacturing with a corresponding small business size standard of 800 Employees. Interested firms are requested to submit the following information: 1.Name and address of Firm 2.Phone number 3.Email Address 4.Unique Entity ID (formerly DUNS Number) 5.Size status/SBA certifications (Small business, Women Owned Small Business, HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, other) 6.Capability Statement (not to exceed 5 pages). A brief summary of capabilities to include demonstration of the firm's capability to provide a product that meets the specifications and include place of manufacture. All responses must be submitted via email no later than 2:00 P.M., Pacific Time, August 27, 2026. Email address: diane_rodriguez@ios-doi.gov. Include the reference number (DOIRFBO26013) in the subject line. All questions concerning the sources sought announcement should be directed to Diane Rodriguez by email at diane_rodriguez@ios.doi.gov. No phone calls please. When it is determined that a formal solicitation will be issued, the pre-solicitation notice will be posted on Contract Opportunities at sam.gov web site at http://sam.gov/.
Contact
Point of contact
Rodriguez, Diane
Role
not stated on this notice — SAM publishes a role for only about 5% of them, so this may be a contract specialist rather than the contracting officer
Email
DLRodriguez@usbr.gov
Submit questions
Ambiguities and requirements worth clarifying, written as questions you can send before the deadline.
Opens in your own mail client, addressed and with a subject line — you write the message. GovSprint never sends anything on your behalf.
Emails open in your mail client and are sent from your address, so the reply comes back to you and the exchange stays yours. Confirm the correct channel and any question deadline on the notice before sending — many solicitations require questions in a specific way.
