Sources Sought Notice-SAM gov 11 2 2026 1

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE (SSN)

East Bear Creek Pumping Plant and Pipeline Modernization Upgrades Department of the Interior (DOI)
Bureau of Reclamation (BOR)
California–Great Basin Region, Acquisition Office – Sacramento, CA NOTICE TYPE: Sources Sought
NAICS: 237990 – Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction Size Standard: $45M (average annual receipts)
PSC: Y1NE – Construction of Water Supply Facilities
Construction Project Magnitude: Between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000. Response Due: November 18, 2026, 5:00pm PST
THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION.

1. PURPOSE OF NOTICE

This Sources Sought Notice (SSN) is issued solely for market research and planning purposes in accordance with FAR Part 10. The DOI/BOR is seeking to: A. Allow interested contractors to provide feedback on the information provided. B. Identify qualified and experienced contractors capable of performing the work identified Section

2, Project Overview.

C. Identify the best procurement approach based upon the information received (the bullet points

below are being provided as examples):
o In accordance with RFO Deviation Part 10, and the RFO Companion Guide, the Government should determine if existing agency capabilities can fulfill the need. If the agency does not already have the capability, the next phase of market research can focus on whether other existing federal contract vehicles already offer the products or services needed. For example:
 DOI, Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Construction Multiple Award Contract (CMAC)  DOI, Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) Multiple Award Task Order Contract

(MATOC)

o Total Small Business Set-Aside
o Full and Open Competition

2. PROJECT OVERVIEW

The DOI/BOR is preparing for a potential procurement to furnish and install new fish screen, sheet pile wall, pipeline, access road, butterfly valves, and modify pumping plant discharge and electrical systems. Work is located approximately 12 miles east of Gustine, CA, in Merced County at two sites located on the San Luis National Wildlife Refuge.
The anticipated construction period is 560 calendar days from Notice to Proceed. Principal Components of the Work include, but are not limited to:

A. Pumping Plant Site:

1. Upgrades to electrical and controls components.
2. Replacement of manual operators of existing butterfly valves, installation of

butterfly valve position transmitters, and modification of pump discharge piping. 3. Furnishing one fish screen.
4. Sheet pile wall.
5. Pipeline.
6. Access Road.