The Department of the Army awarded a $37,470 definitive contract to Americore Systems LLC, a women-owned small business, for six Baldor Reliance submersible motors on April 17, 2026, under a total small business set-aside.
The originating solicitation, posted February 27, 2026, procures 5 horsepower submersible motors (part number SUM70506) to support maintenance of the Submersible Traveling Screens Fish Screen system at Lower Monumental Lock and Dam. The motors must operate at 1200 RPM, 460 volts, 60 Hz, with Design B Frame Size 180TY, Class F insulation, carbon ceramic seals, and double sealed bearings manufactured to NEMA MG-1 standards. Each motor requires factory test results documentation and an Operation and Maintenance Manual. Deliveries are due within 18 weeks of contract award in a single shipment FOB to Lower Monumental Lock and Dam, Kahlotus, Washington 99335. Place of performance is Kahlotus, WA. The contract is firm fixed price with ultimate completion November 30, 2026. NAICS code 335312 applies (size standard 1,250 employees).