Electric Replacement Components and Installation for Pump #5 at Big Creek Supplemental Pump Station, Polk City IA
Overview
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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 (USACE), Rock Island District, is soliciting proposals for the supply and installation of electric replacement components for Pump #5 at the Big Creek Supplemental Pump Station in Polk City, IA. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside acquisition to restore a critical Schneider Electric Variable Frequency Drive (VFD). Offers are due March 20, 2026, at 10:00 AM Local Time.
Scope of Work
This contract requires the contractor to procure, supply, and install all necessary components to restore the Schneider Electric VFD for Pump #5 to full operational status. Key requirements include:
- Procurement and supply of specific Schneider Electric brand components (as listed in the Bill of Materials).
- On-site installation, configuration, testing, and commissioning of the repaired VFD.
- Mandatory use of genuine Schneider Electric branded parts and factory-certified technicians.
- Conducting a site safety assessment and providing an Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA).
- Strict compliance with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual, EM 385-1-1, and OSHA regulations.
- Delivery of components on an expedited basis, with on-site installation and testing completed within five (5) business days of parts' arrival.
- Submission of a completion report detailing work performed, components installed, and test results.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP).
- Estimated Value: Approximately $40,000 (per Justification and Approval).
- Evaluation: Award will be made to the offeror with the lowest evaluated price, provided all requirements are met.
- Place of Performance: Big Creek Supplemental Pump Station, 6165 NW Polk City Drive, Polk City, IA 50226-1193.
Eligibility & Submission
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside.
- NAICS Code: 423610 (Electrical Apparatus and Component Manufacturing) with a 500-employee size standard.
- Registration: Offerors must be registered and active in the System for Award Management (SAM) at the time of submission and award.
- Offer Due Date: March 20, 2026, at 10:00 AM Local Time.
- Technical Questions: Must be submitted via email to Jake Anderson (jake.t.anderson@usace.army.mil) no later than March 18, 2026, at 10:00 AM CST.
- Required Forms: Offerors must complete SF1449 blocks 17a, 30a, 30b, 30c, the price schedule, and Offeror Representations and Certifications (Clause 52.204-7).
Additional Notes
A Justification and Approval (J&A) document confirms the brand-name specification for Schneider Electric components and certified technicians due to the proprietary nature of the VFD system, OEM warranty requirements, and the mission-critical application for flood risk management. Competition is sought from authorized Schneider Electric distributors and service providers.