SAM #140R6026Q0093

Sole-source procurement for potable flatbed water tank assembly for drilling operations

This notice announces a planned sole-source procurement by the Bureau of Reclamation, Missouri Basin Regional Office (MBRO), for a custom potable flatbed water tank assembly to support drilling operations. - Agency: Bureau of Reclamation, Missouri Basin Regional Office (MBRO), Department of the Interior - Sole-source vendor: Flatwater Fleet, Saginaw, Minnesota - Requirement: Design, fabrication, painting, and installation of a potable flatbed water tank assembly - Must be compatible with a Government-furnished carrier - Includes appurtenances, lighting, toolboxes, headache rack, and mounting hardware - Purpose: Supports drilling site operations, dust suppression, and water transport - Not a competitive solicitation, but capability statements from interested parties may be considered - No specific part numbers or quantities provided; requirement is for a custom assembly - Commercial opportunity for vendors able to provide similar custom assemblies

Technical Details - Custom assembly with integrated components - Must meet compatibility and operational requirements for drilling support

Procurement Process - Sole-source justification; not open for competitive bids unless a qualified vendor submits information - No formal solicitation or RFQ issued

OEM and Vendor Information - Flatwater Fleet is the specified OEM/vendor - Opportunity for other manufacturers to express interest if they can meet requirements

Description

NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE: The Bureau of Reclamation (BOR), Missouri Basin Regional Office (MBRO) intends to award a sole-source purchase order to Flatwater Fleet of Saginaw, Minnesota. Flatwater Fleet will be designing, fabricating, painting and installing a potable flatbed water tank assembly compatible with the Government-furnished carrier, including appurtenances, lighting, toolboxes, headache rack, mounting hardware for the support of drilling site operations, on-site dust suppression and general water transport for drilling activities within the Missouri Basin Region. This purchase will be made utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures, FAR 13.106-1. The anticipated award date is July 2, 2026. Please note: this is not a request for competitive quotes. However, all interested parties who believe they can meet the requirements are invited to submit in writing complete information describing their ability to provide the product/services listed above. Deadline date for the submittals is June 29, 2026, 10:00 a.m. MDT. A determination by the government not to compete this requirement based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.For information regarding this notice, please contact Alicia Dunn at alicia_dunn@ios.doi.gov.

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