Barkley Spillway Gate Machinery Painting
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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), Nashville District (LRN), has issued a pre-solicitation notice for a Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) construction contract for Barkley Spillway Gate Machinery Painting in Grand Rivers, Kentucky. This opportunity is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. The solicitation is anticipated to be released on or around July 17, 2026.
Project Scope
The requirement involves the comprehensive cleaning, prepping, and painting of the spillway machinery at all twelve (12) gates, ensuring a consistent coating and a "like new" final surface. This includes:
- Removal of all non-adhered coating and repair of existing corrosion.
- Mandatory use of power shrouded tools with vacuum collection to meet SSPC-SP-3 (Power Tool Cleaning) surface preparation standards, including lead collection and disposal. Where SSPC-SP-3 is not feasible, SSPC-SP-1 and the prescribed coating system must be used.
Key Work Restrictions
- No disassembly of "active machinery components" (motors, gearboxes, bearings).
- Removal of machinery covers, guards, and non-active components is permitted.
- Contractor may utilize the project's intake gantry crane and spillway maintenance platform.
- A maximum of three gates may be out of service at any given time.
- Coordination with project staff is required for bulkhead placement to access machinery.
- The Corps must always have access to the intake crane for maintenance and emergencies.
Contract Details & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) construction contract.
- Estimated Price Range: Between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000.
- NAICS Code: 238320 – Painting and Wall Covering, with a $19,000,000 SBA Size Standard.
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB).
- Period of Performance: Approximately 450 calendar days from the notice to proceed.
- Anticipated Solicitation Release: On or around July 17, 2026.
- Posting Locations: SAM.gov and PIEE Solicitation Module.
Submission & Registration
- Bids must be submitted electronically via the PIEE Solicitation Module in Adobe PDF format.
- Bidders are required to be registered in both the System for Award Management (SAM) (sam.gov) and PIEE (piee.eb.mil) at the time of bid submission. Specific PIEE roles and training links are provided.
Pre-Bid Site Visit
A site visit is planned (date TBD). Attendees must bring Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): hard hat, safety glasses, reflective vests, and steel-toed shoes.
- Registration: U.S. Citizens must submit a request form 5 calendar days prior; Foreign Nationals must submit a request form and supporting documents 30 calendar days prior.
- Limit: Only two (2) persons per business entity.
- Contacts for Site Visit Forms: Kenyanna Jennings (Kenyanna.L.Jennings@usace.army.mil) and Bridget Passatore (Bridget.L.Passatore@usace.army.mil).
Important Note
This is a pre-solicitation notice for planning and information purposes only. It is not a solicitation, and the Government will not pay for any effort expended in response. Bidders are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov for all updates.