Black Butte Dam Elevator Modernization
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Notice type
Solicitation
Solicitation #
W9123826QA034
NAICS
238290
PSC
J035
Set-aside
Small Business Set Aside - Total
Posted
August 7, 2026
Response due
September 9, 2026
Place of performance
Orland, CA
What this opportunity is
The Department of Defense is seeking a contractor to modernize the elevator at Black Butte Dam in Tehama County, CA, under a small business set-aside. The work includes upgrading the elevator to meet current safety standards, including electrical and mechanical components. This solicitation type indicates that interested small businesses should track the opportunity closely and prepare to submit bids, as payment will be contingent on government acceptance of completed work.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
Elevator Modernization Contract
Black Butte Dam and Lake
Performance of Work Statement
July 15, 2026
1. SCOPE OF WORK
1.1. General Information. Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, supervision,
supplies, and transportation necessary to upgrade and modernize the elevator at Black Butte
Dam. This will include updating the elevator to current ASME A17.1, updating electrical,
processors, elevator car, cables, motor, and lighting. The Contractor shall furnish all labor,
tools, materials, transportation, equipment, and safety documents necessary to complete the
repairs, safety tests, and bring the elevator back to full service.
1.2. Work Locations. Services shall be performed at the outlet works at Black Butte Dam,
Tehama County, CA.
2. CONTRACTOR’S QUALITY CONTROL PROGRAM
The Contractor shall establish and maintain a Quality Control Program to ensure all work
complies with the contract requirements. The Quality Control Plan shall be submitted to the COR
at least 21 days prior to commencement of work.
3. PERFORMANCE EVALUATION MEETINGS
The Contractor shall participate in progress meetings with the COR as requested by the
Government to discuss project status, schedule, submittals, testing, deficiencies, and contract
performance.
4. PAYMENT AND INVOICES
4.1. Payment shall be made upon completion and Government acceptance of the applicable
Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) in accordance with the contract pricing schedule. The
Contractor shall submit invoices only for work that has been completed and accepted by the
Government. Work that does not conform to the contract requirements shall be corrected by
the Contractor at no additional cost to the Government before payment for the affected CLIN
is authorized
4.2. Payment shall be made in arrears at the contract unit price for each completed and
Government-accepted CLIN identified in the pricing schedule. Invoices shall include all
information and supporting documentation required by this Performance Work Statement. All
invoices shall reference the final contract number (e.g., W91238-26-P-AXXX). The final
invoice shall be clearly marked "FINAL."
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• Email invoices to the COR. The COR will inspect completed work as stated on the
invoices and then submit to the Contractor a confirmation notice or temporary denial of
payment until work is completed.
5. ANTITERRIORISM AND OPERATIONAL SECURITY
5.1. General Security Requirements and Guidance: The security requirements described below
apply to all contract personnel (including employees of the prime Contractor (“Contractor”)
and all subcontractor employees) supporting the performance requirements of this contract.
The Contractor is responsible for compliance with these security requirements. Questions
regarding security matters shall be addressed to the designated Government representative
(e.g., Contracting Officer Representative (COR), Requiring Activity (RA) representative, or
Contracting Officer (if a COR or other RA representative is not assigned)). Contract personnel
are critical to the overall security and safety of US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)
installations, facilities and activities, and security awareness training contributes to those
efforts. The Department of Defense (DoD) and Army security training requirements specified
below, if applicable, are performance requirements; all applicable contract personnel shall
complete initial training within 30 days of contract award or the date new contract personnel
begin performance on the contract. Within five business days from the completion of training,
the Contractor shall provide written documentation (e.g., email or memorandum) to the
Government representative. The documentation shall include the names of contract personnel
trained and which training they completed; the Contractor shall maintain training records as
part of their contract files and be prepared to provide copies of training certificates to the
Government representative. Contractor personnel and vehicles are subject to search when
entering federal installations. Additionally, all contract personnel shall comply with Force
Protection Condition (FPCON) measures, Random Antiterrorism Measures (commonly
referred to as “RAMs”), and Health Protection Condition (HPCON) measures. The Contractor
is responsible for meeting performance requirements during elevated FPCON and/or HPCON
levels in accordance with applicable RA plans and procedures—this includes identifying
mission essential and non-mission essential personnel. In addition to the changes otherwise
authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the FPCON or HPCON levels at any
individual facility or installation change, the Government may implement security changes
that affect contract personnel. The Contractor shall ensure all contract personnel are aware of
their security responsibilities, including any site-specific requirements identified in local
policies or procedures.
5.2. Antiterrorism (AT) Level 1 Training: All contract personnel requiring routine access to Army
installation, facilities, and controlled access areas, or requiring network access shall complete
initial and annual refresher AT Level 1 awareness training.
5.3. Physical Security and Access Control Requirements: All contract personnel requiring
physical access to a federal installation or facility shall comply with the access control
procedures of that location. Contract personnel requiring unescorted access to meet contract
performance requirements on a DoD installation in the US shall be vetted by the
installation/facility Provost Marshal/Directorate of Emergency Services/Security Office using
the National Crime Information Center-Interstate Identification Index (commonly referred to as
“NCIC-III”) and Terrorist Screening Database (commonly referred to as “TSDB”). Contract
personnel shall comply with all personal identity verification requirements specified in
installation/facility policies and procedures. Contract…
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