Notice of intent to solicit directly from suppliers (W9127N26QA035)
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 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Portland District, has issued a Notice of Intent to Solicit Directly from Suppliers for a 100% Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB), firm-fixed-price supply contract. The requirement is for custom-built guardrail assemblies for the Green Peter Powerhouse. This is a pre-solicitation notice, and a formal solicitation will not be posted on SAM.gov. Interested WOSBs must submit a capability statement by February 13, 2026, 11:00 AM PST, to demonstrate that competition would be advantageous to the Government.
Scope of Work
The objective is to upgrade the powerhouse roof guard rail system at the Green Peter Powerhouse to comply with DoD and OSHA regulations, enhancing safety and mitigating fall protection vulnerabilities. The scope includes:
- Fabrication and assembly of custom guardrail components, specifically:
- 18 units of 2" Schedule 40 Guardrail panel 1 assembly.
- 20 units of 2" Schedule 40 Guardrail panel 2 assembly.
- 2 units of 2" Schedule 40 West Corner Rail assembly.
- 2 units of 2" Schedule 40 East Corner Rail assembly.
- 84 units of Mounting Bracket assembly.
- All guardrail and mounting bracket assemblies must be hot-dip galvanized after assembly.
- Materials must meet 2" Schedule 40 specifications.
- Detailed specifications are provided in reference drawings GPP-9-3-11/2 and CU-16-0025-3-2 REV-1, which bidders must use for accurate fabrication and bidding.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Notice of Intent to Solicit Directly from Suppliers (Presolicitation)
- Set-Aside: 100% Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB)
- NAICS Code: 332999 – All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
- Product Service Code: 5650 – Roofing And Siding Materials
- Estimated Cost: $32,000
- Response Due: February 13, 2026, 11:00 AM PST
- Published: February 3, 2026
- Place of Performance/Shipping: 40386 West Boundary Rd. Lowell Or. 97452. Shipping delivery window: Monday through Thursday, 0800 – 1600 (excluding holidays).
Key Requirements & Action Items
- This notice is not a request for competitive proposals or quotations.
- Interested concerns must submit a capability statement via email to the contracting point of contact.
- The capability statement must provide clear and convincing evidence that competition for this requirement would be advantageous to the Government.
- Oral communications are not acceptable.
Additional Notes
The Government intends to proceed with this direct solicitation. A determination by the Government not to solicit this action on SAM.gov is solely within the discretion of the Government. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is not responsible for any costs incurred by responding to this notice.
Contact: Raymie Briddell, Raymie.L.Briddell@usace.army.mil