Conemaugh Dam Gantry Crane Machinery Housing Roof Replacement
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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), Pittsburgh District, has issued a Pre-Solicitation Notice for the Conemaugh Dam Gantry Crane Machinery Housing Roof Replacement project in Saltsburg, PA. This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside for a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract. The Invitation for Bids (IFB) is anticipated to be issued on or about June 15, 2026.
Project Scope
This project involves the replacement of the steel upper machinery housings for the Gantry Crane hoists at Conemaugh Lake. The scope includes:
- Removal of existing housing down to the floor line.
- Fabrication and installation of new steel housing.
- Replacement of portions of steel diamond plate flooring with open grating.
- Installation of floor hatches for personnel access and access to limit switches.
- Replacement of electrical conduit, wiring, and lighting. The existing housings are extensively corroded, leading to water damage to electrical and mechanical equipment, and obsolete flooring/hatches allow vermin, hindering access to critical components.
Contract Details & Requirements
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP)
- Set-Aside: 100% Small Business Set-Aside (NAICS 237990, Size Standard $45M)
- Period of Performance: 540 Calendar Days after Notice to Proceed (NTP).
- Key Requirement: Bidders must have a current (not more than three years old) NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment on record in the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS). A Basic Assessment is required, with the summary level score submitted to SPRS. Companies are encouraged to complete this prior to the IFB due date.
- Registration: Bidders must be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) and registered in the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) for the Solicitation Module with the PROPOSAL MANAGER Role. Detailed registration instructions are provided in the notice.
Important Dates
- Pre-Solicitation Published: May 29, 2026
- Anticipated IFB Issue Date: On or about June 15, 2026
Additional Information
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