Z--Folsom Dam Vessel Exclusion Barrier and Debris Boo 140R2026B0001
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AI-generated · Aug 07, 2026Design, furnish, and install a vessel exclusion barrier and debris boom at Folsom Dam, including a debris curtain system, moorings and anchors (with temporary ends that can be attached during low water), buoys, warning lights, and signage; remove obstructions along the barrier path to the onshore anchor, and upgrade connections between barrier components, modules, and to the dam’s cable system. Provide certification of the reconfigured barrier to ASTM F2766, and supply required spare parts (recorded changes show eight spare modules and eight module-to-module connectors in the early notice, later revised to one spare module and two connectors). The contract will require 100% performance and payment bonds, onshore anchoring, and a design/installation package that includes new anchors, clump anchors, and moorings, plus on-site certification and related hardware. The work is for a firm-fixed-price construction contract with an estimated value in the $5–$10 million range, located at Folsom, CA.
Initial market research (sources sought) indicated potential for a set-aside and requested detailed company capabilities, past similar work, and bonding capacity to support a future solicitation. The subsequent presolicitation announced a transition to a Total Small Business set-aside for a firm-fixed-price IFB (sealed bidding) with more specific scope, including salvage/removal of parts, onshore anchor provision, and certification requirements, and noted that one or more items may be subject to WTO GPA/FTAs. Key changes between notices include moving from market research to a formal solicitation, narrowing the spare-part requirements (eight modules/connectors down to one module and two connectors), and confirming the competitive set-aside and bidding procedures.
This announcement is to all Small Business, 8(a) Small Business, HUBZone Small Business, Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business and Women-Owned Small Business concerns that may be interested in performing a contract for the California Great Basin Region of the Bureau of Reclamation. The work to be performed is described below. Based upon response to this announcement, the Government may determine to set this acquisition aside or proceed with an unrestricted solicitation. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 237990 and the related small business size standard is $45M. This notice is not a request for proposal and the information presented in this announcement will not obligate the Bureau of Reclamation in any manner. The estimated cost of this project is between $5M - $10M. This procurement will require 100% performance and payment bonds. This sources sought notice is for market research and acquisition planning purposes only. No formal solicitation for this work exists at this time. The work is located at U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, Folsom, California. Interested parties should include the following information in their response: (a) Business name, address, cage code, size classification based on NAICS size standard, socioeconomic classification (i.e. HUBZone; 8(a), etc.), and a point of contact; (b) A positive statement of your intention to submit an offer for this solicitation as a prime contractor; (c) Evidence of your experience performing work similar in type and scope to the work in this announcement within the last five years. The evidence should include: contract numbers, project titles, dollar amounts and points of contacts with telephone numbers. Please do not include more than three past projects; and (d) Include attachments cataloging the company's equipment assets, personnel resources and financial resources that demonstrate company responsibility and capability to perform required work. (e) If bonding is required, also provide evidence of your bonding capacity; All interested parties are encouraged to respond to this notice, by e-mail to rosana_yousefgoarji@ios.doi.gov not later than close of business on 4/21/2026. The information provided in this announcement is all information the Government has available at this time. There are no specifications, drawings, bid packages, or source lists available. System for Award Management (SAM) applies to this procurement. Prospective contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award. Lack of registration in the SAM database will make an offeror ineligible for award. Information on SAM registration can be obtained via the Internet at http://www.sam.gov PRINCIPAL COMPONENTS OF WORK: Inspect and provide written assessment of the existing conditions of the existing barrier and provide recommendations if components need to be replaced or refurbished. Design and install a debris curtain system on the existing vessel exclusion barrier. Design and replace all existing mast/fence post connections to the module truss to be the same. Design and install a new connection system connecting the barrier ends to the cable attached to the dam. Design and replace all existing module to module connectors. Design and replace existing anchors and add clump anchors/sinkers on the east and center moorings. Design and replace the west mooring. Design and install moorings on which both barrier ends can be temporarily attached during low water level (350 ELEV and below). Design and add in lake anchors on intermediate buoys on the protected side of the barrier. Obtain certification of the reconfigured barrier according to ASTM F2766 Standard Test Method for Boat Barriers. Provide eight (8) spare modules and eight (8) spare module to module connectors and the required hardware for use.
From Sources Sought posted on Apr 07, 2026The California Great Basin Region of the Bureau of Reclamation intends to issue an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for a firm fixed-price construction contract for Folsom Dam Vessel Exclusion Barrier and Debris Boom. This procurement will be advertised as a Total Small Business set aside. Solicitation will be issued as an Invitation for Bid (IFB) using FAR Part 14, Sealed Bidding procedures. The work to be performed is described below. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 237990 and the related small business size standard is $45M. This notice is not a request for proposal and the information presented in this announcement will not obligate the Bureau of Reclamation in any manner. All responsible sources may submit a bid which will be considered by the agency. The estimated cost of this project is between $5 Million and $10 Million. This procurement will require 100% performance and payment bonds. The work is located at U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, Folsom, California. PRINCIPAL COMPONENTS OF WORK: Remove and salvage part of the existing barrier on the Folsom dam as shown on the contract drawings. Design, furnish and install a new vessel exclusion barrier and debris curtain and its components listed on this specification. Furnish and install onshore anchor on the right-wing side of the dam. Removal of obstruction along the path of the barrier to the onshore anchor and filling the large gaps on the existing riprap with smaller rocks on the right wing dam. Furnish and install necessary warning lights and signage. Design, furnish and installation of necessary anchors, clump anchors, buoys and moorings. Provide certification of the new barrier according to the requirements set forth on this specification. Provide one (1) spare module and two (2) spare module-to-module connectors and the required hardware for use. One or more of the items under this acquisition is subject to the World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement and Free Trade Agreements. Solicitation 140R2026B0001 will be posted electronically via www.sam.gov on or about June 29, 2026. The date for receipt of offers will be approximately July 30, 2026. The solicitation must be downloaded at the above website; no paper copy of this solicitation will be distributed. Prospective contractors MUST be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database at http://www.sam.gov to be eligible for award. Questions concerning this solicitation should be directed to Rosana Yousef Goarji via email at rosana_yousefgoarji@ios.doi.gov . Construction Contraction Administration: Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul (RFO) 36.101-4 requires agencies provide description of policies and procedures that apply to definitization of equitable adjustments for change orders under construction contracts and data on the time required to definitize equitable adjustments for change orders under construction contracts. This information can be found at: https://www.doi.gov/pam/acquisition/policy/constructioncontract.
From Presolicitation posted on Jun 12, 2026Folsom Dam Vessel Exclusion Barrier and Debris Boom
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From Solicitation posted on Aug 07, 2026Notice history
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Presolicitation Posted Jun 12, 2026View changes (4)
- Description: Description was updated
- Notice Type: Sources Sought → Presolicitation
- Response Deadline: Apr 21, 2026 → Not set
- Status: Inactive → Active
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Solicitation Posted Jun 29, 2026View changes (4)
- Title: Z--Folsom Dam Vessel Exclusion Barrier and Debris Boom → Folsom Dam Vessel Exclusion Barrier and Debris Boo
- Description: Description was updated
- Notice Type: Presolicitation → Solicitation
- Response Deadline: Not set → Aug 06, 2026
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Solicitation Posted Jul 30, 2026View changes (2)
- Title: Folsom Dam Vessel Exclusion Barrier and Debris Boo → Z--Folsom Dam Vessel Exclusion Barrier and Debris Boo
- Response Deadline: Aug 06, 2026 → Aug 10, 2026
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Solicitation LATEST Posted Aug 07, 2026No changes from previous notice
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