McNary Powerhouse Seals Purchase

SOL #: W912EF26QA032Award Notice

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

Umatilla, OR

NAICS

Gasket (339991)

PSC

Packing And Gasket Materials (5330)

Set Aside

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

Timeline

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Posted
Mar 10, 2026
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Last Updated
May 20, 2026

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 has awarded B&H International LLC a Firm Fixed-Price contract for the McNary Powerhouse Seals Purchase. This award, made on May 6, 2026, is for the procurement of replacement seals for the Station Service Draft Tube Stoplogs and Powerhouse Watertight Doors at the McNary Lock & Dam in Umatilla, OR. The acquisition was designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside.

Scope of Work

The contract requires the manufacturing of various seal assemblies for Fiscal Year 2026. This includes:

  • Station Service Draft Tube Stoplog Seals: Two (2) each of Rectangular-Shaped Top Seal Assemblies and U-Shaped Bottom Seal Assemblies, based on Drawing Number 1529-3D.
  • Powerhouse Gallery Watertight Door Seals: Three (3) each, based on Drawing Number G-2652.
  • Powerhouse Draft Tube Repair Pit Watertight Door Seal: One (1) each, based on Drawing Numbers MDP-2.1-5-0/121 and G-2646.
  • Manufacturing Specifications: Seals must be molded (not extruded) with one-piece molded corners. The rubber compound must meet specific physical characteristics (e.g., durometer hardness, tensile strength, elongation, compression set, water absorption, low temperature brittleness, specific gravity) referencing ASTM standards.
  • Government Furnished Property (GFP): The contractor is responsible for using, inspecting, cleaning, preserving, and shipping Government-provided seal molds. ASTM testing of the rubber compound is also required.

Contract Details

  • Awardee: B&H International LLC
  • Award Date: May 6, 2026
  • Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price
  • Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
  • Product/Service Code: 5330 (Packing And Gasket Materials)
  • Place of Performance: McNary Lock and Dam, Umatilla, OR 97882, United States
  • Delivery: FOB Destination within fifteen (15) weeks of award.

Background

This award resulted from Solicitation W912EF26QA032, issued by the US Army Engineer District Walla Walla. The original solicitation emphasized best value based on price for offerors meeting all requirements. Technical specifications, including detailed engineering drawings and material lists (e.g., 1529-3D, G-2646, G-2652), were critical components of the bidding process, outlining precise dimensions, materials, and assembly for the required seals and door components.

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Posted: May 20, 2026
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