Lake Traverse Bil Gate Repairs and Modernization
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, USACE St. Paul District, has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for Lake Traverse Bil Gate Repairs and Modernization. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside with an estimated magnitude between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000. The latest amendment, dated January 27, 2026, updated specifications and extended the bid due date. Bids are due by February 3, 2026.
Scope of Work
This project involves the repair and modernization of bil gates at Lake Traverse. The work falls under NAICS Code 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction) with a small business size standard of $45 million, and Product Service Code Z2KA (Repair Or Alteration Of Dams). A bid bond is required for this procurement.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Invitation for Bids (IFB)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Estimated Magnitude: $1,000,000 to $5,000,000
- Bid Due Date: February 3, 2026, 8:00 PM ET
- Published Date: January 27, 2026 (latest amendment)
Submission Requirements
All bids must be submitted electronically via the Solicitation Module of the PIEE suite (https://piee.eb.mil/) in Adobe PDF format. Vendors must register and select the "Proposal Manager" role in PIEE. Training and registration instructions are available at the provided PIEE links:
- Vendor Registration: https://pieetraining.eb.mil/wbt/xhtml/wbt/portal/overview/vendorRegister.xhtml
- Solicitation Application Info: https://pieetraining.eb.mil/wbt/xhtml/wbt/sol/index.xhtml
- Proposal Manager Instructions: https://pieetraining.eb.mil/wbt/xhtml/wbt/sol/solicitation/proposals.xhtml
Amendments
This solicitation has undergone several amendments, with the most recent on January 27, 2026. This amendment specifically changed the bid opening and due date, and included updates to specifications and attachments. Previous amendments also extended due dates and updated wage determinations and specifications.
Contact Information
For questions, contact Theodore Hecht at theodore.r.hecht@usace.army.mil or 651-290-5415.