THE DALLES OIL ACCOUNTABILITY MEASURES
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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) Portland District is soliciting proposals for a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Construction Contract for The Dalles Oil Accountability Measures project at The Dalles Dam in Oregon and Washington. This project aims to improve oil monitoring and minimize oil release into the Columbia River. The acquisition is Unrestricted (Full and Open Competition). Proposals are due January 28, 2026.
Scope of Work
The project involves providing and installing equipment for a new oil accountability system at The Dalles Powerhouse. Key tasks include:
- Installation of control, instrumentation, and piping for Main Units, Station Service Unit, and Fish Unit.
- Installation of various sensors (magnetostrictive level, guided-wave radar, pressure transducers) and remote displays.
- Calibration of Government-Furnished Equipment (GFE) flow meters.
- Installation of networking/PLC equipment and bollards for protection.
- Recertification of Accumulator Tanks and Asbestos Survey. The work is estimated to be between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Construction Contract
- NAICS Code: 238210 (Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors)
- Magnitude: $1,000,000 - $5,000,000
- Period of Performance: 578 calendar days (10 days for commencement, 568 days for performance)
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted (Full and Open Competition)
- Proposal Due: January 28, 2026
- Published: January 12, 2026
Evaluation
Proposals will be evaluated using Best Value Tradeoff (BVTO) source selection procedures. Evaluation factors include:
- Past Performance (most important)
- Small Business Subcontracting Commitment
- Price A 10% HUBZone Price Evaluation Preference will be applied.
Additional Notes
- CMMC Requirement: CMMC Level 2 (Self) is required.
- Small Business Commitment: Offerors other than small businesses must submit Attachment K, committing a minimum of 12% of the total contract value to small businesses.
- Wage Determinations: Bidders must adhere to the latest prevailing wage rates for Wasco County, Oregon (OR20260079) and Klickitat County, Washington (WA20260050), effective January 2026.
- Bonds: Performance and Payment Bonds are required.
- Contact: Andrew Sprys (andrew.j.sprys@usace.army.mil) or Cory Pfenning (cory.r.pfennig@usace.army.mil).