John Day Fish Rehabilitation
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 Portland District intends to issue an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for the John Day Fish Pump Rehabilitation Project. This project involves major mechanical rehabilitation of large vertical turbine pumps associated with fish passage facilities at the John Day Dam on the Columbia River near Rufus, Oregon. This procurement is anticipated to be a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The solicitation is expected to be available on or about February 25, 2026, with bids due approximately 30 days thereafter.
Scope of Work
The rehabilitation project addresses urgent reliability issues with the John Day South Fish Ladder turbine pumps. Work will include the removal, refurbishment, and replacement of major components for Fish Pump Units 1 and 2. This encompasses shafts, bearings, brackets, and right-angle drive gearboxes. The process requires disassembly of existing equipment, transport for off-site shop repair, precision machining, fabrication of replacement parts, and final reinstallation and alignment to manufacturer specifications.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation (leading to an Invitation for Bids - IFB)
- Agency: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Portland District
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction)
- Small Business Size Standard: $45 million
- Magnitude of Construction: $1,000,000 to $5,000,000
- Period of Performance: June 2026 to December 2028 (physical completion, including options)
- Solicitation Release: On or about February 25, 2026
- Bids Due: Approximately 30 days after advertisement
- Pre-solicitation Response Date: February 24, 2026 (for this notice)
Additional Notes
This is a pre-solicitation notice and not an invitation for bids. Any bids received in response to this notice will not be accepted or evaluated. The forthcoming solicitation is subject to the availability of funds. The government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation.