Whitter Narrows Dam Safety Modification Justification

SOL #: SWT-26-0006JustificationSole Source

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Dept Of The Army

W076 ENDIST TULSA

TULSA, OK, 74137-4290, United States

Place of Performance

Pico Rivera, CA

NAICS

Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237990)

PSC

Construction Of Dams (Y1KA)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/b8d91fb504f5404284d46a7a03db93d4/view

Timeline

Posted

Mar 3, 2026

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 Department of the Army, W076 ENDIST TULSA, is seeking approval to issue a sole-source modification to contract W912BV25CA002 with Barnard Construction Company, Inc. for the Whittier Narrows Dam Safety Modification Project in Pico Rivera, CA. This action is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition to incorporate DFARS clause 252.232-7007 and to exercise the construction option (CLIN 0002) ahead of schedule due to a statutory mandate (Public Law 119-74) requiring fund obligation by March 24, 2026.

Scope of Modification

This modification specifically addresses:

Incorporation of Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clause 252.232-7007, Limitation of Government’s Obligation.
Early exercise of the construction option (CLIN 0002).

Contract Details

Original Contract: W912BV25CA002, awarded through full and open competition.
Contractor: Barnard Construction Company, Inc. (CAGE: 0S2U8).
Estimated Value of Modification: $571 Million (for the construction option).
Funding: Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations.
Product Service Code: Y1KA (Construction Of Dams).
Place of Performance: Pico Rivera, CA, United States.

Justification & Mandate

This sole-source modification is necessary due to Public Law 119-74, enacted on January 23, 2026, which mandates the government to obligate funds by March 24, 2026. Market research is not applicable for this specific action due to the statutory requirement. Barnard Construction Company is the incumbent contractor for this project. The contractor will be required to ensure maximum practicable competition for subcontracts.