Z--Hungry Horse Power Plant Turbine Runner Cavitation

The Bureau of Reclamation has issued a pre-solicitation notice for turbine runner cavitation repairs at the Hungry Horse Power Plant. The agency plans to award a five-year Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract to manage recurring maintenance at the facility. This procurement is a total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 238190. The scope includes inspection, metal removal, welding, and grinding to fix cavitation damage. A formal Invitation for Bid (IFB) is expected approximately 15 days after the synopsis publication. The project has an estimated ceiling of $1.4 million over five years. Bidders must follow specific site access protocols, including a 30-day lead time for foreign national security clearances. The contract will include FAR 52.225-11, Buy American - Construction Materials under Trade Agreements. This requirement focuses on mechanical and structural repairs for turbine runners damaged by cavitation. The contractor will perform inspections, remove damaged metal, and use precision welding and grinding to restore the surfaces. The work is set aside for small businesses under NAICS 238190. The Bureau of Reclamation requires construction services to repair turbine runner cavitation at the Hungry Horse Power Plant in Flathead County, Montana.