Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM3) Training & Pilot Study

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation (RFQ Number: W912DW26QA023) is for NWS Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) Training & Pilot Study services. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is procuring professional facilitation services to support USACE's RCM3 Training and Pilot Study at Chief Joseph Dam. The effort includes foundational training and guided application of RCM principles to a selected asset, with the intent of building internal capacity and informing broader programmatic adoption.

• RCM3 Training Overview: Orient subject matter experts on RCM fundamentals and the structured RCM3 methodology, and develop facilitator skills.

• RCM3 Facilitation Services/Pilot Study Phase: Deliver interactive workshops, lead and support facilitators through the RCM process and maintenance optimization at Chief Joseph Dam, assist in developing maintenance approach and sparing strategy, and recommend actions for RCM program implementation.

• Deliverables: Project Schedule, Training Materials, and On-Site Facilitation report.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Priced Purchase Order.

• Period of Performance: Two one-week site visits, to be scheduled upon contract award, completed and invoiced by September 10, 2026.

• Primary Place of Performance: Chief Joseph Dam, Bridgeport, WA.

• Offer Due Date/Local Time: March 18, 2026, 12:00 PM PST.

• Submission Method: Quotes shall be emailed to della.s.overton@usace.army.mil.

• Evaluation: Award will be made to the lowest priced quote whose quote conforms to the requirements and where price is determined fair and reasonable. Pricing for ALL items is required for acceptability.

• Questions: Submit questions via email two (2) days prior to the closing date.

• Set-Aside: 100% small business set-aside.

• NAICS Code: 611430 - Professional and Management Development Training (Size Standard: $15M).

• Registration: Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award. Lack of registration will make an offer ineligible.

• Travel is required to Chief Joseph Dam and is the responsibility of the contractor.

• Government will provide access to required site information, personnel, documentation, meeting space, and basic office support.

• Security requirements, including background checks and compliance with FPCON/HPCON measures, apply to all contract personnel.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination (No. 2015-5541, Revision 27) for the Service Contract Act, applicable to the area of Washington Counties of Chelan and Douglas. It lists the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations.

• Occupational Listings: Provides a comprehensive list of job titles, their corresponding codes, and the required minimum hourly wage rate.
• Fringe Benefits: States that fringe benefits are required and follow the occupational listing. Specific fringe benefit rates are detailed later in the document.
• Executive Orders: Includes notes on Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and Executive Order 13658 (minimum wage for federal contractors), outlining their applicability and requirements.
• Vacation and Holidays: Specifies vacation accrual based on years of service and lists a minimum of eleven paid holidays.
• Hazardous Pay Differential: Details an 8% differential for high-hazard positions and a 4% differential for low-hazard positions related to ordnance and explosives.
• Uniform Allowance: Outlines requirements for providing and maintaining uniforms, including reimbursement for cleaning costs.
• Conformance Process: Explains the process for contractors to request authorization for additional classifications and wage rates not listed in the determination.

This wage determination is crucial for any bidder on a federal contract in the specified geographic area that is subject to the Service Contract Act. It establishes the minimum labor costs (wages and benefits) that must be factored into proposals. Bidders must ensure their proposed wages and benefits meet or exceed these requirements to be compliant.

Statement of Work (SOW)

To provide professional facilitation services for the USACE's RCM3 Training and Pilot Study at Chief Joseph Dam. The goal is to build internal capacity and inform broader programmatic adoption of Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) principles.

• RCM3 Training Overview: Orient subject matter experts (SMEs) on RCM fundamentals and the structured RCM3 methodology, including process flow and facilitator skill development.

• RCM3 Facilitation Services/Pilot Study Phase: Conduct interactive workshops and training sessions. Lead and support facilitators through the RCM process and maintenance optimization for a selected asset. Assist in developing maintenance approaches and sparing strategies. Observe and support facilitators, and recommend actions for program implementation.

• Period: Services and deliverables to be completed and invoiced prior to September 10, 2026. Services will occur over two one-week site visits.

• Place: Primary location is Chief Joseph Dam, Bridgeport, WA. Some activities may occur at other locations with Contracting Officer approval.

• Develop and deliver training materials.

• Facilitate training and pilot workshops.

• Provide feedback and coaching to USACE facilitators.

• Submit a summary report of findings and recommendations.

• Coordinate with designated points of contact.

• Key Personnel: Contractor must identify key personnel.

• Deliverables: Project Schedule, Training Materials, On-Site Facilitation.

• Performance Standards: Deliverables will be reviewed for accuracy, completeness, and alignment with RCM3 standards. Acceptance based on completeness, clarity, timely delivery, and quality of engagement.

• Travel: Required to Chief Joseph Dam; contractor responsible for all travel costs.

• Safety: Contractor must comply with local safety rules and provide hard hat and safety shoes.

• Government Furnished Property: Government will provide access to site information, personnel, documentation, meeting space, and basic office support.

• Security Requirements: All contract personnel must comply with DoD and Army security training requirements, Force Protection Condition (FPCON) measures, and physical access control procedures. Pre-screening via E-Verify Program is required.