Patillas Dam Seismic Retrofit
Overview
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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), Caribbean District (SAA), is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice for the Patillas Dam Seismic Retrofit project in Patillas, Puerto Rico. This initiative aims to identify qualified firms capable of performing extensive construction services to reduce seismic-induced embankment deformations and prevent dam breaches. Responses are due by April 14, 2026. This is not a solicitation, and no contract will be awarded from this notice.
Scope of Work
The project's purpose is to reduce the probability of seismic-induced embankment deformations that could lead to a dam breach. The scope of construction services includes:
- Site mobilization, clearing, and grubbing
- Demolition of hydro powerhouse and low-level outlet (LLO) tunnel liner
- Replacement of LLO tunnel liner
- Irrigation canal forebay modifications
- Downstream embankment toe drain, seepage filter, and shell placement
- Embankment crest leveling, final grading, seeding, and slope protection
- Installation of dam safety monitoring instrumentation
- Final as-built survey, site demobilization, and project closeout documentation
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Magnitude: Estimated between $250 million and $500 million
- NAICS: 237990 - Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (Small Business Size Standard: $45 million)
- Response Due: April 14, 2026, 1:00 PM (AST)
- Published: March 30, 2026
Eligibility & Interest
USACE is seeking interest from a broad range of firms, including Small Disadvantaged Businesses (e.g., SDVOSB, VOSB, HUBZone, Small Business, WOSB, EDWOSB) and Other than Small Businesses (Unrestricted). The market research will help determine the appropriate procurement method and ensure adequate competition. Small Businesses must be aware of FAR 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting, requiring at least 15% self-performance for general construction.
Submission Requirements
Responses are limited to ten (10) pages and must be emailed. Required information includes:
- Firm's contact details, CAGE Code, and UEI.
- Interest in bidding and documentation of current bonding limits.
- Capability to perform comparable work (at least three projects within 15 years, demonstrating ~75% of scope tasks, with details on work, customer, timeliness, satisfaction, and dollar value).
- Firm's business category (large or specific small business type).
- Details on anticipated subcontracting or teaming arrangements, including Joint Venture information.
- For Small Businesses: Percentage of work to be self-performed and methodology.
Additional Notes
This is for information and planning purposes only; it is not a commitment by the Government, and no reimbursement will be made for response costs. Prior Government contract work is not required. Respondents will not be notified of evaluation results. Registration with SAM.gov is required for Government contracts.