Braddock Locks and Dam Hydraulic System Upgrades
Overview
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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, Pittsburgh District, issued a Solicitation (IFB) for Braddock Locks and Dam Hydraulic System Upgrades. This project involves the demolition and installation of a new hydraulic system. The acquisition was a 100% Small Business Set-Aside with an estimated magnitude between $10,000,000 and $25,000,000. Bids for this Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) contract were due on January 29, 2026, and bid results are now publicly available.
Scope of Work
The project entails the complete demolition and removal of the existing hydraulic system and its related components, including motors, pumps, reservoirs, filters, piping, fluid, valves, and manifolds. Hydraulic cylinders are to remain. A new hydraulic system, supporting controls, and buildings will be installed. The scope also includes electrical demolition (buckets, cabinet doors, junction boxes, etc.) and some concrete demolition for new placements. The work is to be completed within 730 Calendar Days after the Notice to Proceed.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price (FFP)
- Set-Aside: 100% Small Business Set-Aside (NAICS 237990, Size Standard $45M)
- Magnitude: Between $10,000,000 and $25,000,000
- Work Duration: 730 Calendar Days
- Original Bid Due Date: January 29, 2026, 4:00 PM ET (extended by amendments)
- Status: Bids were opened on January 29, 2026, and results are available.
- Amendments: Three amendments were issued, updating wage determinations, extending bid due dates, answering questions, and updating specifications/drawings.
Key Requirements for Bidders
To participate in this Invitation for Bid, companies were required to be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and registered in the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) for the Solicitation Module with the PROPOSAL MANAGER Role.
Additional Information
The solicitation was issued online through PIEE. Information regarding equitable adjustments for change orders under construction contracts is available via a provided USACE link. Publicly available documents include the Bid Results, a Bid Opening Sign-In Sheet from January 29, 2026, and a Site Visit Sign-In Sheet from December 18, 2025, offering insights into competitive interest.