Dalecarlia Pumping Station Facility to include the pumps and motors at Little Falls Pumping Station Facility.
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- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
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- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
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Quick Summary
The Department of the Army, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District (CENAB-CT) has published a Justification and Approval (J&A) for a sole-source modification to an existing Single Award Task Order Contract (SATOC) number W912DR20D0020. This modification is for the inspection and maintenance services of pumps and motors at the Washington Aqueduct's Dalecarlia Pumping Station Facility, and will now include the Little Falls Pumping Station Facility. The modification will be awarded to Keystone Acquisition Company, Inc. (Keystone Electric), identified as the sole provider of these specialized services.
Scope of Work
The J&A justifies the modification of an existing Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to extend critical inspection and maintenance services for pumps and motors. These services are essential for the continuous operation of the Washington Aqueduct, which provides drinking water to Washington, DC, and parts of Northern Virginia. The scope includes:
- Inspection and maintenance of 15 pumps at Dalecarlia Pumping Station.
- Inspection and maintenance of 6 pumps at Little Falls Pumping Station (newly added to the contract). These pumps, installed between 1955 and 1959, are vital for conveying raw water from the Potomac River and distributing potable water, supplying 120 million gallons per day.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Justification and Approval (J&A) for a Sole-Source Contract Modification
- Original Contract: Single Award Task Order Contract (SATOC) W912DR20D0020, IDIQ
- Awardee: Keystone Acquisition Company, Inc. (Keystone Electric)
- Duration: Modification covers option years one through five of the existing IDIQ contract (5 base years + 5 one-year options).
- Product/Service Code: J043 - Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Pumps And Compressors
- Published: May 6, 2026
Additional Notes
This notice serves as a justification for awarding the contract modification to Keystone Electric without full and open competition, citing their status as the sole provider of services for these specific pumps and motors. The modification is deemed necessary due to the critical need to continue service and is in the best interest of the government to ensure the reliable operation of essential water infrastructure. Interested parties may contact Ayanah Savage (ayanah.a.savage@usace.army.mil) or Sharon Alexander (Sharon.L.Alexander@usace.army.mil) for further information.