3. TDA Transformer 9–11 Interim Repair_ Presentation.pptx

TDA Transformer 9–11 Interim Repair

(W9127N25RA012)

Industry Day Presentation U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Portland District January 29th, 2026

"Good morning, everyone. Welcome to the Industry Day presentation for the TDA Transformer 9–11 Interim Repair project. My name is [Presenter's Name], and I'm with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District. We appreciate you taking the time to join us today as we discuss this upcoming opportunity."

Present project scope & constraints

Share procurement schedule & approach

Gather industry input on risks & feasibility

Encourage competitive, informed proposals

OBJECTIVES

"The main goals for today are to provide you with a clear understanding of the project's scope and its constraints. We will also walk you through the procurement schedule and our approach. A critical part of today is to gather your expert input on potential risks and the overall feasibility of the project. Ultimately, we want to equip you with the information you need to submit competitive and well-informed proposals."

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Repair/restore Transformers T9–T11 (233,000 kVA, 230kV/13.2kV class)

T10 failed in 2018 – out of service

Interim repair required for reliability

Estimated magnitude per FAR Clause 36.204: $5M–$10M (construction)

"To give you a high-level overview, this project involves the repair and restoration of Transformers T9, T10, and T11. These are significant assets, rated at 233,000 kVA and in the 230kV to 13.2kV class. Transformer T10 has been out of service since it failed in 2018. This interim repair is crucial for ensuring the reliability of our operations. The estimated construction cost for this project is between 5 and 10 million dollars."

PROCUREMENT TIMELINE

Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price Construction

Small Business Participation: TBD Draft RFP Release Industry Q&A Period Award Target December 2026 Final RFP Release May 2026 March 2026 January 2026 Proposals Due (45 – 60 days) July 2026 Evaluations July - October 2026

Reviews June 2026 Site Visit

"Here is the projected timeline for the procurement process. We are currently in the Industry Q&A period. We plan to release a draft RFP in March 2026, followed by the final RFP in May. A site visit is scheduled for June, with proposals due approximately 45 to 60 days later in July. We'll conduct evaluations from July to October, with a target award date in December 2026. This will be a Firm-Fixed Price Construction contract. The extent of Small Business participation is still to be determined. With that, I will hand it over to the Project Delivery Team"

SCOPE OF WORK

Inspect, disassemble, repair/replace components

Heavy lift & rigging operations

Electrical testing & recommissioning

Responsible for testing of equipment that has been modified or replaced.

Environmental controls for transformer oil

Coordination with The Dalles Dam plant operations/outages

Not responsible to coordinate with generation of power or BPA

"The scope of work is comprehensive. It includes the inspection, disassembly, and repair or replacement of transformer components, which will require significant heavy lift and rigging operations. The successful contractor will be responsible for all electrical testing and recommissioning. Strict environmental controls for the transformer oil are a must. You will need to coordinate closely with The Dalles Dam plant operations regarding any necessary outages. However, coordination with power generation or the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) is not part of this contract."

SITE OVERVIEW

Located at The Dalles Lock & Dam – intake deck

Limited laydown space, restricted access

Security clearance required

Use of annotated site maps/photos encouraged

"The project is located on the intake deck of The Dalles Lock and Dam. As you can see from the site map, this is a congested area with limited laydown space and restricted access. Security clearances will be required. The map highlights potential locations for contractor trailers and parking, but please note the areas designated for other projects and where parking is restricted. We encourage using annotated maps in your proposals to show you understand the site logistics."

SITE OVERVIEW

Located at The Dalles Lock & Dam – intake deck

Limited laydown space, restricted access

Security clearance required

Use of annotated site maps/photos encouraged

Yellow box will need utilities found before construction can begin.

"Continuing with the site overview, these images provide a closer look at the designated laydown and parking areas. As you can see, space is tight. It is also critical to note that in the area marked by the yellow box, all underground utilities must be located and identified before any construction activities can begin. This is a key pre-construction requirement."

SITE OVERVIEW

Laydown / Parking Areas

"These ground-level photos show the specific locations intended for laydown and potential parking. This should give you a better perspective on the access and space constraints you'll be working with on the intake deck."

CONSTRAINTS & RISKS

Limited crane access & deck load limits

Columbia River weather impacts

Oil spill prevention requirements

Limited outage windows

Heavy transport logistics

"We want to be transparent about the constraints and risks. Crane access is limited, and there are strict deck load limits that must be adhered to. The weather on the Columbia River can be unpredictable and may impact operations. Oil spill prevention is a major concern. Outage windows will be limited and require careful coordination. Finally, the logistics of transporting heavy components to and from the site will be a significant challenge."

ENVIRONMENTAL & SAFETY

NEPA compliance & permits

Spill prevention & control plans

Safety training, PPE, LOTO procedures

Confined space & HV work protocols

"Safety and environmental compliance are paramount. The project must adhere to all NEPA requirements and obtain the necessary permits. Comprehensive spill prevention and control plans are mandatory. All personnel must have appropriate safety training, use the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and follow strict Lockout-Tagout (LOTO) procedures, as well as protocols for confined space and high-voltage work."

New Contracting Requirements & Regulatory Changes – FY26

Mandatory Cybersecurity Compliance Requirements DFARS 252.204-7021 (CMMC compliance) DFARS 252.204-7025 (Notice of CMMC level) Continuous compliance & SPRS tracking (UIDs) CMMC Implementation Timeline Nov 10, 2025 – effective date Three-year phased rollout Levels 1–3 and certification paths Contract & Subcontract Compliance Impacts Prime/sub compliance validation Flow-downs and subcontractor obligations FAR Reform / Deviations Ongoing class deviations under EO 14275 Impacts on clause selection and acquisition policy Other Acquisition Threshold Updates Adjusted thresholds that affect procurements

Before we jump into technical requirements on the transformer acquisition, I want to highlight a few important Government-wide and DoD-specific regulatory changes that went into effect this fiscal year. These are changes every offeror needs to be aware of, because several of our previous proposals were unawardable due to compliance issues.

The big theme for this fiscal year is cybersecurity, with CMMC finally becoming a mandatory DFARS requirement. There are also ongoing FAR reforms and class deviations that affect clause selection and documentation. These changes aren’t just paperwork — they impact eligibility for award.

New Contracting Requirements & Regulatory Changes – FY26 Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Program The CMMC program is designed to protect Federal Contract Information (FCI) and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) shared with defense contractors and subcontractors during contract performance.

Contractors who handle FCI and CUI must meet CMMC compliance standards to maintain eligibility for DoD contracts. This ensures that sensitive government information is not exposed to unauthorized entities, which could undermine the DoD's operations.

FCI (Federal Contract Information):

Information not intended for public release, provided by or generated for the Government under a contract.

Defined in 48 CFR 4.1901.

Minimum safeguarding requirement: 48 CFR 52.204-21.

CUI (Controlled Unclassified Information):

Information marked or identified as requiring safeguarding in the DoD CUI Program.

Defined in 32 CFR Part 2002.

Minimum safeguarding requirement: NIST SP 800-171 R2.

For more information regarding specific CUI categories and subcategories, visit the DoD CUI Program page.

On this slide, I want to highlight the two key DFARS clauses that now drive cybersecurity eligibility for DoD awards.

First, DFARS 252.204-7021. This is the main CMMC clause, and it requires contractors to hold the appropriate CMMC certification level before award. There’s no grace period and no post-award catch-up. If the solicitation identifies a required level — Level 1, 2, or 3 — you must already have that certification, and it must be posted in SPRS, where contracting officers can verify it. This is a major shift and is now a go/no-go factor in most DoD solicitations involving FCI or CUI.

Next, DFARS 252.204-7025, which goes hand-in-hand with 7021. This clause serves as the formal notice to offerors that a specific CMMC level is required for the procurement. The key takeaway is that this makes certification an eligibility requirement. If you don’t hold the required CMMC level at the time of proposal submission or award, your proposal is considered ineligible — meaning the Government cannot evaluate it or consider it for award.

Together, these clauses set a firm expectation: contractors and their subs must have the right CMMC certification, properly recorded in SPRS, in order to compete. This is especially important for this procurement, given the challenges we had in the last acquisition

New Contracting Requirements & Regulatory Changes – FY26

DFARS 252.204-7021 — Contractor Compliance with CMMC Level Requirements Requires contractors to hold and maintain a certified CMMC level (Levels 1–3) appropriate to the contract’s handling of Federal Contract Information (FCI) or Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).

DFARS 252.204-7025 — Notice of CMMC Level Requirements A new solicitation provision that informs offerors of the required CMMC level for award eligibility.

Level 3 Level 2 Level 1

Certification required prior to award The CMMC Program has three levels.

• Level 1 requires implementation of basic cybersecurity measures to safeguard FCI.

• Level 2 requires implementation of the cybersecurity measures described in National Institute of Standards and Technology Special Publication 800-171, Protecting Controlled Unclassified Information in Nonfederal Systems and Organizations, Revision 2 (NIST SP 800-171 R2).

• Level 3 requires implementation of select cybersecurity measures from National Institute of Standards and Technology Special Publication 800-172, Enhanced Security Requirements for Protecting Controlled Unclassified Information (NIST SP 800-172) and is designed to provide increased protection for the most sensitive CUI.

"The CMMC program has three levels. Level 1 covers basic cybersecurity. Level 2 requires compliance with NIST SP 800-171 for protecting CUI. Level 3 adds enhanced security for the most sensitive CUI. The solicitation for this project will specify the required CMMC level, and it is crucial to understand that the certification must be obtained prior to contract award."

SPECS

"Here are some excerpts from the technical specifications to give you a feel for the detailed requirements. This includes specifications for high-voltage bus inspection and testing after reassembly, as well as requirements for post-refurbishment transformer oil tests."

Q&A SESSION

Questions may be submitted live or in writing.

-Within Dr. Checks or a direct email to the GOV.

Written questions preferred to Contracting Officer All answers posted publicly on SAM.gov No off-the-record commitments Q&A Rules

"We will now open the floor for our Question and Answer session. We prefer that you submit written questions to the Contracting Officer. Please be aware that all official questions and their answers will be posted publicly on SAM.gov. To ensure a fair process, we cannot make any off-the-record commitments."

NEXT STEPS

Check SAM for posting of synopsis, solicitation, etc.

POCs:

jeffery.e.garrison@usace.army.mil, Technical Lead joseph.b.jarvis@usace.army.mil, Contract Specialist cory.r.pfenning@usace.army.mil, Contracting Officer

"For next steps, please monitor SAM.gov for the official posting of the synopsis, the solicitation, and any related documents. Here are the points of contact for this project. Please direct technical questions to the Technical Lead and contracting questions to the Contract Specialist or Contracting Officer. Thank you for your time and interest."

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