Opportunity

SAM #89603026Q0061

FERC Consulting Engineering Geologist Services for Dam Safety and Hydropower

Buyer

FERC Acquisition Services Division

Posted

August 04, 2026

Respond By

August 17, 2026

Identifier

89603026Q0061

NAICS

541330, 541690

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is seeking consulting engineering geologist services to support its Division of Dam Safety and Inspections. - Government Buyer: - Agency: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) - Sub-agency: Office of Energy Projects, Division of Dam Safety and Inspections - Acquisition managed by the Procurement Division - Scope of Services: - Consulting engineering geologist expertise for dam safety and hydropower infrastructure - Technical reviews of analyses and reports - Attendance at meetings and provision of expert advice on complex geology issues - Preparation of written reports, technical whitepapers, and training for FERC staff - Emergency response and support for dam safety incidents - Labor and Travel: - Labor-hour contract structure - Approximately 500 consulting hours per year, with potential for up to 700 hours annually in response to dam safety events - Reimbursable travel costs included, with annual travel budgets increasing from $20,000 to $30,000 over the contract term - Period of Performance: - 12-month base period with four 12-month option periods (total potential duration: 5 years) - Key Personnel Requirements: - Master's degree and at least 25 years of relevant experience in engineering geology - No specific OEMs, hardware, or part numbers are involved; this is a professional services procurement - Emphasis on small business participation

Description

The objective of this contract is secure the services of a consulting engineering geologist on a labor hour basis to provide engineering geology expertise to the Office of Energy Projects – Division of Dam Safety and Inspections.

Contractor shall provide consulting engineering geology services as it relates to the Commission’s dam safety program and jurisdictional hydropower infrastructure.  The government anticipates approximately 500 consulting hours. The government, based on historical data and the government’s anticipated need for each option period, has estimated 500 hours per period of performance. However, it is possible that the services could be up to 700 hours/year because of the occurrence of dam safety incidents or events.

Typical work efforts associated with the effort include but are not limited to:

Review of submitted analyses, including digital files, prepared by Licensees or their consultants. Review of published data or reports from federal, state and local sources. Attendance at Board of Consultants meetings and project meetings. Provide expert advice to FERC staff on complex engineering geology issues. Review proposed scopes of work developed by Licensees or their consultants for consistency with the FERC guidelines and state-of-the-practice procedures. Preparation of written reports as directed, with critiques, conclusions and recommendations. Review and comment on correspondence or other communications to Licensees prepared by FERC staff. Develop technical whitepapers to assist dam safety staff in reviewing/resolving complex technical topics Provide technical topic training to FERC staff

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