How to bid on the Provo Area Office Camera Crawler for the Department of the Interior

What the agency is buying and why it matters

The Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, needs one Envirosight camera crawler and an automated reel for its Provo Area Office Dam Safety group. This equipment is crucial for inspecting inaccessible dam features, evaluating structural conditions, and identifying maintenance needs, seepage issues, foundation movement, and potential failure risks. The camera crawler will help engineers assess conditions to ensure public safety.

The camera crawler must fit in an 8-inch pipe, record HD video in a non-proprietary format (such as Mp4, .mov, or .wmv), and include pan, tilt, zoom, a backup camera, forward and backward lights, and plug-in power (hybrid options are acceptable, but not solely battery-run). The automated reel must be at least 300 meters long. Delivery is required to the Provo Area Office in Provo, Utah, within 60 days of the contract award. This opportunity is set aside for small businesses.

Key dates and what happens at the deadline

This solicitation was published on August 04, 2026. All quotes must be submitted by August 18, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET. This is a firm deadline, and late submissions are typically not considered. The government will award a contract to the responsible offeror whose offer is most advantageous, considering price and other factors. The evaluation will be based on the lowest price technically acceptable.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for small businesses that can supply specialized camera crawler and reel equipment. The relevant NAICS code is 335999, with a small business size standard of 600 employees. Vendors should be experienced in providing industrial inspection equipment, particularly for infrastructure or dam safety applications. Firms that can supply the specified Envirosight brand or an equivalent item meeting all salient characteristics are encouraged to bid.

How to respond to this solicitation

To access the full solicitation details and prepare your response, you will need to go to the original source on the portal. Click the “View original source” link. If the first click takes you to the portal’s homepage, click it again to go directly to the bid. You may need to create a free account on the portal to view all documents, though this is not always required for every bid.

Tips for preparing a competitive response

Since this is a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation, your primary focus should be on meeting all technical specifications precisely and offering the most competitive price. Ensure your quote includes all-inclusive pricing for layout, design, and shipping to the Provo, Utah destination.

If you are proposing an “equal” item instead of the brand name Envirosight, you must clearly demonstrate how your proposed equipment meets every single minimum salient characteristic listed. Provide detailed item specification sheets or a technical narrative that directly addresses each requirement. Also, include a clear delivery schedule for each item, committing to delivery within 60 days of contract award. Registering in the System for Award Management (SAM) is a mandatory step for all federal contractors, so ensure your registration is active and up to date.