Fort Peck Excitation System Upgrade
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), specifically the Omaha District (W071 ENDIST OMAHA), is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice for the Fort Peck Excitation System Upgrade. This effort seeks to identify qualified contractors for the modernization of excitation systems at the remote Fort Peck Dam hydroelectric facility near Glasgow, Montana. The purpose is to assess industry capability, interest, and potential acquisition strategies. Responses are due March 10, 2026.
Scope of Work
The project addresses reliability and supportability concerns due to aging and obsolete equipment across two powerhouses with five generating units:
- Powerhouse 1 (Units 1-3): Targeted modernization focusing on replacing failing or obsolete front-end excitation controls, field breakers, and operator interface components. Existing digital excitation regulator hardware may be reused.
- Powerhouse 2 (Units 4-5): Full excitation system replacement, including removal of existing legacy equipment and installation of new digital static excitation systems.
Anticipated work includes modern digital excitation systems, integration, testing, and acceptance.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: March 10, 2026, 7:00 PM ET
- Published: February 23, 2026
- Product/Service Code: Z2KA (Repair Or Alteration Of Dams)
- Place of Performance: Fort Peck, MT 59223
Information Requested
USACE is seeking information on contractors' experience with:
- Excitation system modernization.
- Electrical construction in challenging locations.
- Managing multiple generating units.
- Staffing and mobilization in remote areas with limited local labor.
- Company registration in SAM and NAICS code 237990.
- Small business classifications.
Additional Notes
This notice is issued solely for market research purposes and does not constitute a solicitation or guarantee a future award. Interested parties should respond to assist USACE in its planning.