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Imt Ncao Happy Valley Tds Comm

ID: 140R8125Q0253 • Type: Synopsis Solicitation • Match:  100%
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Description

The Bureau of Reclamation intends to award a firm-fixed-price purchase order to TDS/Happy Valley Telephone Company for Facilities Access Service for a T1 Data Circuit (Circuit ID: 32PMNJ290800-000-PT). The circuit provides dedicated data communication between Trinity Dam and Keswick Dam, supporting the real-time operation of the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system.
TDS/Happy Valley has continuously provided this circuit since 2001 and is the only Local Exchange Carrier (LEC) authorized to service the area. The service is regulated by tariffs and overseen by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC). Due to these regulatory constraints and the proprietary infrastructure involved, this procurement is being processed as a sole source acquisition under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i).
The period of performance includes one base year and four 12-month option years.
This requirement is not open to competition, and no quotations will be accepted.
For inquiries regarding this notice, please contact:
Chris Hainsworth
Email: chainsworth@usbr.gov
Questions must be submitted at least 48 hours before the solicitation deadline.
Background
The Bureau of Reclamation is issuing a contract for Facilities Access Service for a T1 Data Circuit (Circuit ID: 32PMNJ290800-000-PT) to support the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system operations between Trinity Dam and Keswick Dam. TDS/Happy Valley Telephone Company has been the sole provider of this service since 2001 and is the only Local Exchange Carrier authorized to service this area. The contract is being processed as a sole source acquisition due to regulatory constraints and proprietary infrastructure, overseen by the California Public Utilities Commission.

Work Details
The contractor will provide Facilities Access Service for a T1 Data Circuit, which includes:
1. Dedicated data communication between Trinity Dam and Keswick Dam for SCADA operations.
2. Maintenance of the circuit to ensure continuous operation, including monitoring and control via a computer system.
3. Monthly service fee covering access to the circuit.
4. The contract includes one base year and four option years, with specific line items for each year:
- Base Year: NCAO Happy Valley TDS COMM
- Option Year 1: NCAO Happy Valley TDS COMM
- Option Year 2: NCAO Happy Valley TDS COMM
- Option Year 3: NCAO Happy Valley TDS COMM
- Option Year 4: NCAO Happy Valley TDS COMM.

Period of Performance
The period of performance includes one base year of 12 months followed by four additional option years, each lasting 12 months.

Place of Performance
The service will be performed along a circuit running approximately 33 miles from Trinity Dam to Keswick Dam in California.
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Overview

Agency
USBR California-Great Basin Region, Sacramento CA (MP) [DOI - USBR]
Response Deadline
Aug. 20, 2025, 5:00 p.m. EDT Past Due
Posted
Aug. 13, 2025, 4:04 p.m. EDT
Set Aside
None
NAICS
517111 - Wired Telecommunications Carriers
PSC
DG11 - IT And Telecom - Network - Telecom Access Services
Place of Performance
Not Provided
Source
Open
Current SBA Size Standard
1500 Employees
Pricing
Fixed Price
Est. Level of Competition
Sole Source
Signs of Shaping
The solicitation is open for 7 days, below average for the USBR California-Great Basin Region, Sacramento CA.
On 8/13/25 USBR California-Great Basin Region, Sacramento CA issued Synopsis Solicitation 140R8125Q0253 for Imt Ncao Happy Valley Tds Comm due 8/20/25. The opportunity was issued full & open with NAICS 517111 and PSC DG11.
Primary Contact
Name
Hainsworth, Christopher   Profile
Email
chainsworth@usbr.gov
Phone
(303) 445-3796

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE > BUREAU OF RECLAMATION > MP-REGIONAL OFFICE
FPDS Organization Code
1425-00020
Source Organization Code
100185781
Last Updated
Aug. 13, 2025
Last Updated By
fbms_acq@ios.doi.gov
Archive Date
Sept. 4, 2025