Service Gate #1 Wire Rope and Lower Sheave Block Replacement, Franklin Falls Dam, Franklin, NH
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 – New England District is issuing a Presolicitation Notice for the replacement of Service Gate #1 Wire Rope and Lower Sheave Block at the Franklin Falls Dam, Franklin, NH. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside with an estimated magnitude between $250,000 and $350,000. The solicitation is expected to be released on or about May 21, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for furnishing all equipment, materials, and labor to remove and replace multiple components of the lower sheave block assembly and the entire length of wire rope for the 70-ton Philips and Davies gate hoist for Service Gate #1. All work must adhere to the Statement of Work, Specifications, and ASME B30 standards for Load Handling Equipment.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (leading to a construction contract)
- Magnitude: Between $250,000 and $350,000
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 238290 (Small Business Size Standard: $22 Million)
- Solicitation Release: On or about May 21, 2026
- Published Date: May 5, 2026
- Place of Performance: Franklin Falls Dam, Franklin, NH
Additional Notes
This is not a request for quotes. The solicitation and contract documents will be available online via SAM.gov. Vendors must have an active registration in SAM.gov at the time of submission to be considered; inactive registrations will result in rejection. Questions regarding the procurement will not be answered during this presolicitation phase; they should be submitted to the contract specialist after the solicitation is posted. The primary contact is Alicia LaCrosse (alicia.n.lacrosse@usace.army.mil, 978-318-8902).