Water Weight Rental

SOL #: W912DW26QA032Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Dept Of The Army

W071 ENDIST SEATTLE

SEATTLE, WA, 98134-2329, United States

Place of Performance

Oldtown, ID

NAICS

Construction (532412)

PSC

Lease Or Rental Of Equipment: Miscellaneous (W099)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/b23cdb448e0d4ec2bfa0f50010b7726f/view

Timeline

Posted

May 1, 2026

Last Updated

May 1, 2026

Submission Deadline

May 6, 2026, 10:00 PM

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) Seattle District is soliciting proposals for the rental of Water Weight and Water Pumping Equipment for crane load testing at Albeni Falls Dam in Oldtown, ID. This is a Firm Fixed-Price contract set aside for Total Small Businesses. Offers are due March 12, 2026, at 12:00 PM.

Scope of Work

The requirement is for a 5-day rental of specialized equipment to conduct crane load testing, ensuring safe and accurate operations. Key deliverables include:

Equipment Rental: Four 35-ton capacity water bags (LEEA 051 compliant), two 200 GPM water pumps, two shackles (85T+ WLL), two master links (85T+ WLL), two calibrated flow meters, one multi-manifold, and two calibrated load cells (for 50T verification).
Load Testing Capacity: Equipment must support a total test load of 100 US tons (50T per load block).
Environmental Compliance: All equipment must be free of invasive species and pollutants. Water pumped from the river must be safe for discharge back into the river.
Operational Readiness: Equipment must be in good working order, certified for safe operation, and include necessary accessories, electrical interfaces, and controls.
Documentation: Contractor must provide written instructions, drawings, and diagrams for safe use.
Logistics: Includes delivery and pickup to and from Albeni Falls Dam.

Contract Details

Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
Period of Performance: April 7, 2026, to May 18, 2026
Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
NAICS Code: 532412 (Construction, Mining, and Forestry Machinery and Equipment Rental & Leasing)
Size Standard: $40,000,000.00
Place of Performance: Albeni Falls Dam, Oldtown, ID

Submission & Evaluation

Solicitation Issue Date: March 6, 2026
Offer Due Date: March 12, 2026, 12:00 PM
Required Submittals: Descriptive materials such as brochures, data sheets, specifications, calibration data, and load ratings.
Warranty: Equipment must be warranted to be in good working order and free from defects upon delivery.
Acceptance: Materials will be inspected at the delivery point.