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, 2026, 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 US Army Engineer District Walla Walla has issued a Solicitation for the procurement of MCNARY NAVIGATION LOCK TAINTER VALVE SEAL COMPONENTS. This opportunity seeks qualified contractors to manufacture and supply replacement seals for the Navigation Lock Tainter Valves at McNary Lock and Dam for Fiscal Year 2026. The contract also involves the handling and preservation of Government Furnished Property (GFP) seal molds. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.

Scope of Work

The contractor will be responsible for manufacturing and supplying various seal assemblies for specific Tainter Valve locations (Upper Right, Upper Left, Bottom Right, Bottom Left, Bottom Horizontal, Vertical Side, and Horizontal Top seals). Key requirements include:

  • Manufacturing: Seals must be molded, not extruded, with corners molded in one piece. Detailed engineering drawings (e.g., "Tainter Valve One Corner Seal.pdf", "Tainter Valve Side Seal.pdf") provide precise dimensions and construction requirements.
  • Material Specifications: Seals must be compounded from natural rubber, free from reclaim, silica, and other coarse materials. The rubber must meet stringent physical characteristics, including specific Durometer Hardness (60-70), Tensile Strength (3000 PSI min), Elongation (450% min), and other properties detailed in the "Solicitation" and "TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS.docx". ASTM Testing is required to verify compliance.
  • Government Furnished Property (GFP): The contractor will inspect GFP seal molds for damage, report findings, and clean and preserve them for long-term storage after use. The "GFP List.xlsx" details specific valve seals, associated drawings, molds, styles, and quantities.
  • Quality Control: A robust quality control program is required to ensure services meet the scope of work, with the Government reserving the right to inspect and test services.

Contract & Timeline

  • Contract Type: Solicitation (implies fixed-price for items).
  • Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
  • NAICS Code: 326291 (Rubber Fabricated Materials), Size Standard: 750 employees.
  • Place of Performance: McNary Lock and Dam, 82790 Devore Rd., Umatilla, OR 97882.
  • Delivery: FOB Destination within fifteen (15) weeks of contract award.
  • Offer Due Date: February 23, 2026, at 05:00 PM (PST).
  • Published Date: February 12, 2026.

Submission & Evaluation

Offerors must submit proposals via Bidder Inquiry on ProjNet. Telephone and email inquiries are not accepted. Required submission documents include a signed SF 1449, a completed schedule (pricing, using the "QUOTE ITEM LIST.docx" template), completed FAR 52.212-3 Alt I (Representations and Certifications), and a Technical Volume. The Government will award one contract to the responsible offeror meeting or exceeding all solicitation requirements and representing the best value based on price. Quotes must be valid for 30 calendar days after the due date.

Additional Notes

Mandatory registration at www.sam.gov is required, and a notarized letter process is necessary for SAM registrants updating data. Offerors must include shipping costs in their quoted price. A post-award coordination meeting is required within seven calendar days of award.

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