DIL Sluice Gate Brake Replacement
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 Department of the Army, US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), specifically the Huntington District (W072 ENDIST HUNTINGTON), has issued a Solicitation for the DIL Sluice Gate Brake Replacement. This project involves the removal and replacement of existing sluice gate brake mechanisms at a USACE Lake Project. This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due May 5, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
The work requires furnishing all labor, equipment, access, and materials for:
- Removing three existing sluice gate brake mechanisms.
- Replacing them with a new thruster-released brake system, designed for right-hand operation.
- Providing one new spare thruster set up and one critical spare thruster.
- Replacing the existing brake enclosure housing and drums to accommodate the new brake mechanism installation.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Product Service Code: Z2NE (Repair Or Alteration Of Water Supply Facilities)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Proposal Due: May 5, 2026, 5:00 PM ET
- Published: April 24, 2026
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Robert Kinzel
- Email: robert.d.kinzel@usace.army.mil
- Phone: 304-399-5341
Additional Notes
Offerors should refer to the full solicitation documents for complete details and submission requirements. The opportunity includes links to the PIEE Solicitation Module, web-based training, registration instructions, and the Department of Defense Procurement Toolbox.