John Day Dam Turbine Replacement and Generator Rewind (TRGR)
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, W071 ENDIST PORTLAND, has issued a Solicitation for the John Day Dam Turbine Replacement and Generator Rewind (TRGR) project in Rufus, OR. This complex effort involves significant repair and alteration of dam infrastructure. The current Phase 1 solicitation closes on March 2, 2026, but an amendment is anticipated by February 25, 2026, which will extend the closing date by approximately one month.
Scope of Work
The project's scope includes the design, testing, manufacturing, and installation of up to 16 new turbine runners, along with the refurbishment or replacement of up to 16 generator rewinds. The requirement specifies certain brand-name components, for which equal or alternate items are not acceptable. A detailed bid schedule for Phase 2 outlines various Contract Line Items (CLINs), covering hydraulic turbine design, prototype design, miscellaneous equipment, and the supply and installation of specific units, with breakdowns for materials and labor.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (Best-value, trade-off basis)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Current Phase 1 Response Due: March 2, 2026, 6:00 PM ET
- Anticipated Amendment 1: On or before February 25, 2026, expected to extend the closing date by approximately one month.
- Published: January 10, 2026
Evaluation
Award will be made on a best-value, trade-off basis. Market research for the brand-name components, including a Notice of Intent to Sole Source, did not yield responses from interested firms.
Additional Notes
The solicitation package includes specifications, solicitation drawings, reference drawings, a bid schedule, and a brand-name justification. The brand-name justification is an amendment to an original J&A, clarifying specific required components and correcting administrative errors.