Voith Siemens Water Sealing System

The Bureau of Indian Affairs intends to issue an award on a sole source basis that will result in a firm-fixed price contract with Voith Siemens Hydro, Inc under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. Contractor to provide original proprietary design and fabricating water sealing system (Seal and Sliding Rings) for the Colorado River Agency operated Headgate Rock Hydroelectric Facility and its three turbine/generators. Any leaking or non-performance of sealing system could result in the potential catastrophic flooding of the powerhouse. Headgate Rock Hydroelectric Plant main unit turbines were designed, fabricated, and installed by Voith Siemens Hydro which are horizontally unique opposed to more common vertical configurations found in the hydroelectric industry. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this requirement is 333611. A detailed capability statement must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining that a competitive procurement is valid. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR BID OR PROPOSAL. Telephone requests will not be considered. Detailed capabilities may be submitted to [email protected] by 4:00 PM, July 28, 2009.