15kV Switchgear & Station Service Replacement at Lake Tenkiller, OK
Overview
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Original Source
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) – Tulsa District (SWT) is conducting a Sources Sought market survey for the 15kV Switchgear & Station Service Replacement project at Lake Tenkiller, OK. This is for preliminary acquisition planning and is not a solicitation. The estimated construction price range is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000. Responses are due by March 23, 2026.
Scope of Work
The project involves replacing three existing 15kV switchgear lineups for generator breakers and station service transformer feeders. Key tasks include:
- Removal of existing 500 kVA, 13.8 kV/480V station service transformer and 15kV switchgear.
- Removal of 480V station service switchgear, 15kV cables to the switchyard, and asbestos cable trays.
- Installation of new 15kV cables, potheads, and cable trays.
- Installation of front accessible double-ended 480V switchgear and 15kV switchgear with new vacuum circuit breakers and redundant 500 kVA 13.8kV/480V transformers.
- Reconfiguration of the project diesel generator to wye-grounded with high-resistance grounding resistor.
- New control and annunciation wiring, modifications to protective relay settings, and new protection relays.
- Automatic transfer functionality for 480V switchgear and replacement/relocation of the existing Lighting Transformer.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Survey (Design-Bid-Build anticipated)
- Estimated Value: $1,000,000 - $5,000,000
- NAICS: 238210, Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors (Small Business Size Standard: $19M)
- Set-Aside: To be determined based on market research. All business sizes (Small Business, 8(a), HUBZone, EDWOSB, SDVOSB, Large Business) are encouraged to respond.
- Response Due: March 23, 2026, 10:00 AM CST
- Anticipated Solicitation Release: On or about May 30, 2026
- Anticipated Proposal Due: On or about June 30, 2026
- Published: March 6, 2026
Response Requirements
Interested firms must submit a response (limited to 5 pages) including:
- Firm's contact information.
- Statement of interest in bidding.
- Capability to perform the work, with at least three examples of comparable projects within the last 5 years (brief description, customer, timeliness, dollar value).
- Firm's business size (LB, SB, 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB).
- Joint Ventures/Mentor Protégé/teaming arrangement information.
- Bonding capability (per contract and aggregate) via letter from bonding company.
Additional Notes
This is for information only; no contract will be awarded from this Sources Sought. Firms must be registered in SAM to be eligible for award. Small businesses must comply with FAR 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting (15% personnel cost for employees of the concern, 85% to similarly situated entities). Large businesses must submit a Small Business Subcontracting Plan if awarded under Full and Open Competition. Email responses to Mr. Tyler Godwin.