Kentucky Lock - Schedule 80 Steel Pipe Purchase
Overview
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Place of Performance
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Set Aside
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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 Department of the Army, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Nashville District, is conducting market research through a Request for Information (RFI) for the procurement of Schedule 80 Steel Pipe for the Kentucky Lock in Grand Rivers, KY. This RFI aims to determine a competitive basis for the requirement and identify capable contractors. Responses are due by April 7, 2026, at 12:00 PM CT.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the supply of specific steel piping to maintain critical infrastructure at Kentucky Lock, a high-lift navigation lock on the Tennessee River. The contractor shall supply:
- One (1) 21-foot piece of 16-inch pipe, Schedule 80.
- Two (2) 21-foot pieces of 18-inch pipe, Schedule 80. These pipes are essential for repairing lower land emptying valves and ensuring the lock's operational continuity.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- NAICS: 331210 (Iron and Steel Pipe and Tube Manufacturing) with a 1,000-employee size standard.
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage).
- Period of Performance (anticipated): Within 30 calendar days of award (if a solicitation follows).
- Place of Performance: Kentucky Lock, 265 Kentucky Lock Road, Grand Rivers, KY 42045.
- Response Due: April 7, 2026, 12:00 PM CT.
- Published: April 1, 2026.
Submission Requirements
Interested contractors capable of performing this work should respond to the market survey by providing:
- Name of Firm and CAGE code.
- Point of Contact (including email).
- Small business status under NAICS 331210.
- Anticipated intent to submit a quote if a solicitation is issued.
- Three (3) projects completed within the last ten years demonstrating experience in Iron and Steel Manufacturing, including project name/description, contract number (if applicable), and dollar amount.
Additional Notes
This is for market research purposes only and is not a solicitation. No reimbursement will be made for costs associated with providing information. Responses should be sent via email to Samantha Clay (Samantha.J.Clay@usace.army.mil) and Alison Abernathy (AlisonT.Abernathy@usace.army.mil).