Wolf Creek Turbine Generator Rehab
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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), Nashville District, is conducting market research through a Request for Information (RFI) for the rehabilitation of turbine generator units at the Wolf Creek Powerhouse in Jamestown, Kentucky. This project has an estimated magnitude between $100,000,000 and $250,000,000. Responses are requested by June 26, 2026, at 1:00 PM Central Time.
Scope of Work
The anticipated requirement is for a firm fixed-price construction contract. The contractor will be responsible for the design, manufacture, and installation of Francis turbines, improving dissolved oxygen levels, rewinding existing generators (Units 1-3 and 5), and refurbishing associated equipment for all Units 1-6. Key components include runner design using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and physical performance models, and developing aerating capability for replacement turbines. Asbestos abatement will be performed by the Government, with planned work stoppages of 6-8 weeks per unit.
General Project Timelines:
- Design and manufacturing of replacement components for the first unit: <= 37 months.
- Unit outage for the first unit: <= 24 months.
- Unit outage for subsequent units: <= 18 months.
Specific work includes (but is not limited to):
- Turbine and Mechanical: Hydraulic model design, Francis turbine runner and appurtenances supply/installation, unit disassembly/reassembly, alignment investigations, refurbishment/replacement of miscellaneous components (e.g., brake cylinders, wicket gate shear pins, wearing rings, glands, seals), servomotor/operating ring refurbishment, bushing replacement/rehabilitation, aeration system provision, new head covers/wicket gates, guide/thrust bearing refurbishment, turbine oil supply, RTD replacements, piping replacement, cleaning, and operational testing.
- Electrical: Prototype coil design/testing, stator coils/accessories supply/installation for Units 1, 2, 3, and 5, new stator core supply/installation, inspection/cleaning for Units 4 and 6, rotor field pole refurbishment, field lead reinsulation, collector ring inspection/refurbishment, spare parts, generator special field tests, start-up/commissioning, miscellaneous electrical equipment/wiring replacement, bus generator leads replacement, cable replacement, and neutral breakers/reactors replacement.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- Estimated Magnitude: $100,000,000 - $250,000,000
- NAICS Code: 237990 (Other Heavy Civil Engineering Construction, size standard $45 million)
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research)
- Response Due: June 26, 2026, 1:00 PM Central Time
- Published: June 10, 2026
Evaluation
This RFI is for market research to determine a competitive basis. Responses will help the Government understand industry capabilities, potential small business participation, and inform future solicitation strategies. Respondents are asked to provide firm details, past project experience (specifically gantry cranes > 100 tons), small business status, subcontracting plans, bonding capacity, and feedback on various contracting scenarios, including Buy American Act compliance and potential CMMC requirements.
Additional Notes
This is not a solicitation, and no reimbursement will be made for providing information. The description is subject to change, and responses are non-binding. Interested contractors capable of performing this type of work should respond to the survey questions via email to Alison Abernathy.
Contact: Alison Abernathy (Alison.T.Abernathy@usace.army.mil)