DWA Turbine Guide Bearing Pumps
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 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought announcement to identify qualified sources for Turbine Guide Bearing Pumps for the Dworshak Dam and Reservoir in Ahsahka, ID. This is a supply requirement for a base contract with a firm fixed price. This notice is not a solicitation; it aims to determine whether to set aside the requirement. Responses are due by March 31, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the supply of a total of eight (8) three-screw positive displacement rotary type pumps:
- Five (5) pumps for main units 1 and 2 (three AC, two DC).
- Three (3) pumps for main unit 3 (two AC, one DC).
All pumps must meet specific flow rates (9 GPM for Units 1&2, 24 GPM for Unit 3 at 75 PSI), be equipped with mechanical seals, and have specific inlet/outlet NPT sizes. Key components include alloy steel power rotors, pearlitic gray iron idle rotors, permanently greased ball bearings, and cast iron casings. The contractor must supply C-faced adaptors and jaw-style couplings, with OSHA-approved guards. All materials must be new, free of excessive corrosion, and all pumps must be of the same make. A one-year warranty on parts, labor, and workmanship is required.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought
- NAICS Code: 333914 (Measuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing)
- Small Business Size Standard: 750 employees
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Published Date: March 18, 2026
- Response Due Date: March 31, 2026, 6:00 PM ET
- Anticipated Delivery: FOB Dworshak Project on or before June 15, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested firms must respond by emailing the following information to tonya.c.french@usace.army.mil:
- A capability statement expressing interest and describing the company's ability to complete a project of this scope, magnitude, and complexity, including special qualifications or certifications.
- Company name and point of contact.
- Business size (large or small) under NAICS 333914.
- UEI (Unique Entity Identifier) and CAGE Code from SAM.gov.
- Confirmation of ability to meet the June 15, 2026 delivery date, or a suggested realistic alternative.
Contact Information
- Primary Point of Contact: Tonya French
- Email: tonya.c.french@usace.army.mil
- Phone: 509-527-7232