The Dalles Sluiceway Intake Gate Custom Built Moter, Notice of Intent to Sole Source
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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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, Portland District, has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for custom-built electric motors for the sluiceway intake weir gates at The Dalles Lock and Dam in Oregon. The government intends to award a contract to Integrated Power Services, LLC. This notice is for informational purposes, and a solicitation will not be posted. Responses from responsible sources are due by May 04, 2026, 10:00 AM Pacific Time.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for the purchase of replacement electric motor/brake units for the east fish ladder at The Dalles Lock and Dam. The existing motors and brakes, original from the 1950s, are reaching the end of their service life and are no longer serviceable or produced. The replacement motors must be custom-manufactured to fit the current space occupied by the original equipment. These motors are critical for controlling the weir gates that maintain attraction flows for adult fish in the ladders.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Sole Source (Special Notice)
- Solicitation Number: W9127N26QA069
- Agency: Department of the Army, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District
- NAICS Code: 335312 – Motor and Generator Manufacturing (Size Standard: 1,250 employees)
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Response Due: May 04, 2026, 10:00 AM Pacific Time
- Published: April 20, 2026
Submission Requirements
This is not a request for competitive proposals. However, responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quote to the contracting officer. Submissions must include:
- Business name, Point of Contact name, email address, and phone number.
- CAGE Code and DUNS number.
- Small business category (if applicable).
- A Statement of Capability (SOC) discussing skills and knowledge required to custom manufacture these motors to exact specifications matching the original equipment.
Additional Notes
The statutory authority for this non-competitive acquisition is FAR 12.102(a), citing "Only one responsible source and no other services will satisfy agency requirements." If no affirmative written responses are received by the due date, an award will be made without further notice. Electronic responses and questions should be submitted via email to nathean.w.stoner@usace.army.mil.