Dexter Powerhouse Cooling Water System Upgrade
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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, Portland District, is soliciting quotes for the Dexter Powerhouse Cooling Water System Upgrade at Lookout Point Dam, Lowell, OR. This opportunity is for the purchase of commercial supplies, specifically pipe, fittings, and insulation, to address aging components and leaks in the powerhouse's cooling water system. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes are due by May 28, 2026, at 2:00 PM PST.
Scope of Work
This solicitation, W9127N26QA087, requires the procurement of various components for the cooling water system. The detailed "Purchase Description" specifies items such as:
- Pipes: ASTM A106 Grade 50 or ASTM A53/A53M seamless, Schedule 40.
- Fittings: Butt weld type, black steel, conforming to ASME B16.9.
- Flanges: Welding neck or slip-on type, forged steel (ASTM A105/A105M), faced and drilled to ASME B16.5 Class 150.
- Gaskets: Flat, Aramid fibers with SBR or NBR.
- Valves: Cast-iron bodies with bronze trim, MSS SP-70, ASTM A126, Class 125 flanged, OS&Y bolted type.
- Other items: Pressure gauges, pipe clamps, strut clamps, non-shrink grout, and wire flux. All supplies must precisely match the descriptions and specifications provided in the Purchase Description to ensure system efficiency and planned functionality.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for commercial supplies.
- Pricing: Firm Fixed Price.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 332996 – Fabricated Pipe and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing (Size Standard: 550 employees).
- Product Service Code (PSC): 4730 - Hose, Pipe, Tube, Lubrication, And Railing Fittings.
- Place of Performance/Delivery: Lookout Point Dam, 40386 West Boundary Rd., Lowell, OR 97452.
- Delivery Schedule: Supplies required within 30 calendar days from the date of award receipt. Deliveries must occur Monday-Thursday, 0800-1600, excluding Federal Holidays. All items must be shipped at once. The Government will not be responsible for shipping costs.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotes Due: May 28, 2026, at 2:00 PM PST.
- Submission Method: Email quotes to John Scukanec at john.r.scukanec@usace.army.mil.
- Required Quote Content: Solicitation Number, Date of Submittal, Acknowledgement of any Amendments, Pricing for all CLINs (referencing the "Purchase Description"), Contractor Name, UEI Number, and Cage Code. FOB destination must be included in the offered price.
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be based on "Price" and "Technical Capability."
- Important Note: The Government intends to award a contract without discussions, so initial offers should represent the best possible terms.
- Eligibility: All prospective offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov to be eligible for award.
Contact Information
For questions related to this solicitation, contact John Scukanec via email at john.r.scukanec@usace.army.mil. All questions must be submitted in writing.