MCNARY NAVIGATION LOCK TAINTER VALVE SEAL COMPONENTS

SOL #: W912EF26QA014Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE
Dept Of The Army
US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT WALLA WAL
WALLA WALLA, WA, 99362-1876, United States

Place of Performance

OR

NAICS

Rubber Product Manufacturing for Mechanical Use (326291)

PSC

Rubber Fabricated Materials (9320)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Timeline

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Posted
Dec 9, 2025
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Last Updated
Feb 23, 2026
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Submission Deadline
Feb 24, 2025, 1:00 AM

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 Engineer District Walla Walla is soliciting proposals for the manufacture and supply of replacement Tainter Valve Seal Components for the McNary Navigation Lock and Dam in Umatilla, Oregon. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity requires vendors to produce specific natural rubber seal assemblies for Fiscal Year 2026, utilizing Government Furnished Property (GFP) seal molds. Offers are due by February 23, 2026, at 05:00 PM.

Scope of Work

This solicitation covers the manufacture and supply of various seal assemblies for Tainter Valves 1, 2, 3, and 4, including Upper Right/Left Corner, Bottom Right/Left Corner, Bottom Horizontal, Vertical Side, and Horizontal Top seals. The contractor will also be responsible for inspecting, cleaning, and preserving the Government Furnished Property (GFP) seal molds after use.

Key Requirements

Seals must be molded, not extruded, with corners molded in one piece. They must meet stringent natural rubber compound specifications, including a Durometer Hardness of 60-70, minimum Tensile Strength of 3000 PSI, minimum Elongation of 450%, and specific values for 300% Modulus, Compression Set, Water Absorption, and Low Temperature Brittleness. ASTM testing is required to verify these specifications. Detailed technical drawings and a GFP list provide precise dimensions, material properties, and quantities for each seal component.

Contract Details & Timeline

This is a Solicitation issued by the Department of the Army. Delivery is FOB Destination to McNary Lock and Dam, Umatilla, OR, within fifteen (15) weeks of contract award. The acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS Code 326291 (Rubber Product Manufacturing) with a 750-employee size standard.

  • Offer Due Date: February 23, 2026, at 05:00 PM
  • Published Date: February 10, 2026

Submission & Evaluation

Offerors must submit proposals via Bidder Inquiry on ProjNet. Required submissions include a signed SF 1449, a completed pricing schedule, FAR 52.212-3 Alt I (Representations and Certifications), and a Technical Volume. Award will be made to the responsible offeror representing the best value based on price, meeting or exceeding all solicitation requirements. Quotes must remain valid for 30 calendar days after the due date. Registration at SAM.gov is mandatory.

Contact Information

For inquiries, contact Gregory Moyer at Gregory.Moyer@usace.army.mil or 509-527-7207, or Kristin Hyde at kristin.a.hernandez@usace.army.mil.

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