Service Gate #1 Wire Rope and Lower Sheave Block Replacement, Franklin Falls Dam, Franklin, NH
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 – New England District is soliciting proposals for the Service Gate #1 Wire Rope and Lower Sheave Block Replacement at the Franklin Falls Dam in Franklin, NH. This project involves furnishing all equipment, materials, and labor to replace critical components of the 70-ton Philips and Davies gate hoist. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes are due by June 4, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will remove and replace multiple components of the lower sheave block assembly and the entire length of wire rope for Service Gate #1. Specific components include wire rope, lower block sheaves, sheave pin, keeper plates, and side plates. All work must adhere to the Statement of Work, Specifications, and ASME B30 standards for Load Handling Equipment. Protective coatings are required, with only touch-up painting permitted on-site; all other painting must be done off-site.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Magnitude: Between $200,000 and $350,000
- Period of Performance: Work to commence within 21 days of Notice to Proceed and be completed within 240 calendar days.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 238290 ($22 Million Small Business Size Standard)
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotes Due: June 4, 2026, by 21:00:00Z
- Submission: Via email to the Contract Specialist, Alicia LaCrosse (alicia.n.lacrosse@usace.army.mil).
- Evaluation Factors: Technical, price, and past performance.
- Mandatory Requirement: A "Solicitation Survey" must be completed and returned with quotes.
- Recommendation: Site visits are highly recommended to understand existing conditions.
Key Documents
- Solicitation W912WJ26QA106.pdf: Provides the full Request for Quotations, detailing requirements, contract terms, and submission instructions.
- Solicitation Survey 26QA106.pdf: A mandatory form for bidders to provide company information, experience, key personnel, certifications, and past performance references.
- Appendix A.pdf: Contains informational maps, photos, drawings (e.g., Gatehouse Floor Plan, Hoist Drum, Lower Sheave Block Assembly), and the original Bill of Materials, crucial for understanding existing conditions.
- Appendix B.pdf: Lists specific specification sections (e.g., Painting: Sheave Block Components, Wire Rope for Gate Operating Devices, Vertical Lift Gate Sheave Block) that bidders must review for detailed technical requirements.
Additional Notes
Bidders must have an active registration in SAM.gov at the time of submission; non-compliance will lead to rejection. Payment protections (Payment Bond or Irrevocable Letter of Credit) are required for contracts $35,000.00 or above. A 50-ton capacity overhead crane is available on-site for contractor use. The existing gate hoist and components were installed in 1943.