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. This project, estimated between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000, aims to install an automated oil accountability system to improve monitoring and minimize oil release from the powerhouse, fulfilling a 2014 settlement agreement. Proposals are due February 26, 2026, at 11:00 AM PST.
Scope of Work
The project involves providing and installing equipment for a new oil accountability system. Key tasks include:
- Installation of magnetostrictive level sensors, guided-wave radar sensors, pressure transducers, and remote displays.
- Installation of Allen Bradley ControlLogix PLC, remote I/O cabinets, and networking equipment.
- Calibration of Government-Furnished Equipment (GFE) flow meters.
- Mechanical fabrication, structural assemblies, and governor system specifications.
- Providing services of a qualified pressure vessel inspector and installing custom bollards.
- Adherence to stringent safety requirements (EM 385-1-1) and strict protocols for handling turbine oil.
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 from Notice to Proceed.
- Bonds: Performance and Payment Bonds are required.
- CMMC Requirement: CMMC Level 2 (Self) is required.
- Proposal Due: February 26, 2026, at 11:00 AM PST.
- Published: February 20, 2026 (latest amendment).
Eligibility & Set-Aside
This is an Unrestricted (Full and Open Competition) opportunity. A 10% HUBZone Price Evaluation Preference will be applied. Offerors other than small businesses must submit a Small Business Commitment Document (Attachment K), demonstrating a minimum of 12% subcontracting to small businesses. The clause 52.219-9 Alt 1 Small Business Subcontracting Plan is applicable.
Evaluation Criteria
Award will be based on a Best Value Tradeoff (BVTO), with proposals evaluated on:
- Past Performance (most important)
- Small Business Subcontracting Commitment
- Price
Amendments & Important Notes
Multiple amendments have been issued, updating wage determinations (latest effective 01/01/2026 for Wasco County, OR and Klickitat County, WA), revising specifications and drawings, and extending the proposal deadline. Amendment 0008 re-included the Small Business Subcontracting Plan clause. Offerors must review all amendments, particularly regarding FAR clause changes and updated technical drawings, and ensure their SAM.gov representations and certifications are current. All equipment and software must be alterable by Government personnel and not proprietary.