Sources Sought - John Day Cavitation Repairs
Overview
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Set Aside
Original Source
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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 Department of the Army, W071 ENDIST PORTLAND, is conducting a Sources Sought for John Day Cavitation Repairs at John Day Dam, OR. This is for market research to identify qualified contractors for a potential Firm Fixed-Price construction contract with an estimated value between $500,000 and $1,000,000. Responses are due by May 4, 2026, at 1:00 PM PST. The NAICS code is 237990 – Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction, with a size standard of $45,000,000.
Purpose & Scope
This Sources Sought aims to gather information on industry interest, capabilities, and qualifications to inform future acquisition decisions. The project involves repairing cavitation damage on two generator units at John Day Dam. The contractor will be responsible for removing 12 blocks, excavating identified zones to sound material, filling with mild steel, applying a stainless-steel overlay, and returning the units to original design tolerances. The work will be performed sequentially on each unit.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Anticipated Contract Type: One Firm Fixed-Price construction contract
- Estimated Cost: $500,000 - $1,000,000
- NAICS: 237990 ($45,000,000 size standard)
- Set-Aside: Not determined; seeking maximum small business participation (including Small Business, SDB, 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB, EDWOSB, SDVOSB, VOSB)
- Response Due: May 4, 2026, 1:00 PM PST
- Anticipated Advertisement: June 2026
- Anticipated Award: October 2026
Key Requirements & Submission
Contractors will need CMMC Level 1 Self Certification to review Invitation for Bid documents and a 'Conditional Status' for award. Responses, limited to four (4) pages, must be submitted electronically via email to Jessica Manley (Jessica.Manley@usace.army.mil) and Cory Pfenning (Cory.R.Pfenning@usace.army.mil). Submissions must include firm details (name, address, POC, CAGE, UEI), business category, capabilities, CMMC level/timeline, description of work under similar constraints, 1-3 project examples (similar size/scope/complexity), JV information, bonding capability, and interest in bidding.
Additional Notes
This is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a request for proposal or guarantee a future solicitation. No reimbursement will be made for response costs. All interested firms must be registered and current in SAM.gov.