Tsubaki Brand STS Roller Chains for Delivery to Bonneville Project
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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 seeking quotes for Tsubaki Brand STS Roller Chains for the Bonneville Lock & Dam, Cascade Locks, Oregon. This Request For Quote (RFQ) is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside for commercial supplies, specifically 22 units of Model C2162H roller chains. These chains are critical for the Submerged Traveling Fish Screens (STS) at Powerhouse 2, ensuring fish migration away from turbines. Quotes are due by April 20, 2026, at 5:00 PM PST.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide 22 units (11 pairs) of US Tsubaki brand STS Roller Chains, Model C2162H (8x42 Feet). Key requirements include:
- Product Specifications: Chains must match existing US Tsubaki brand and adhere to detailed salient characteristics outlined in Attachment 1 (PD Rev. 1) and associated drawings. This includes specific pitch, roller diameter, width, tensile strength, ANSI B29.4 compliance, low-gloss black epoxy powder coating, Nitronic 60 stainless steel hinge pins, 17-4 PH bushings, carbon steel rolls, 302 stainless steel cotter pins, pre-stressing, and matching in pairs with a maximum variation of 0.030 inches.
- Delivery: All required supplies must be delivered no later than 12 weeks after the date of award. Delivery hours are Monday through Thursday, 7:00 am to 4:00 pm (excluding Federal holidays).
- Place of Performance: US Army Corps of Engineers, Bonneville Lock and Dam, Interstate 84 Exit 40, NE Bonneville Way, Cascade Locks, OR 97014.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price, commercial supplies.
- Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside.
- NAICS Code: 332618 - Other Fabricated Wire Product Manufacturing (Small Business Size Standard: 500 employees).
- Questions Due: April 13, 2026, by 12:00 PM Pacific Time (PT).
- Quotes Due: April 20, 2026, at 5:00 PM PST.
- Published Date: April 8, 2026.
- SAM Registration: Offerors must be actively registered in SAM.gov to be eligible for award.
Submission Requirements
Proposals must include:
- UEI Number, Cage Code, Contractor Name, Payment Term (net30) or Discount, Point of Contact & Phone #, Email Address, Date Offer Expires.
- Technical Capability: Quote packages MUST include spec sheets/information brochures clearly demonstrating the item offered meets government requirements. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in an unresponsive quote.
- Submission Method: Quotes must be emailed to consuelo.j.kiser@usace.army.mil and suzanne.w.hunt@usace.army.mil. Oral offers and fax responses will not be accepted.
Evaluation
Award will be made based on the lowest evaluated price among technically acceptable quotes, in accordance with FAR Part 13.106-2(b).
- Factor #1 - Technical: Rated as Acceptable or Unacceptable based on compliance with performance objectives stated in Attachment 1 (PD & Characteristics) and Drawings.
- Factor #2 - Price: Evaluated for completeness and reasonableness. The government intends to award without discussions.
Contact Information
For questions, contact Consuelo Kiser at consuelo.j.kiser@usace.army.mil.