Sources Sought Notice_WBF U1 SI Gearbox Replacement_29 Oct 2026.pdf

This is a Sources Sought announcement issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Tulsa District for market research purposes regarding an anticipated construction contract for Webbers Falls Unit 1 Speed Increaser Gearbox Replacement. The announcement is not a solicitation for proposals, and no contract will be awarded. USACE intends to solicit proposals on or about December 2026, with the type of set-aside to be determined based on responses to this market research. The procurement is classified under NAICS Code 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering) with a size standard of $45 million.

The comprehensive scope of work includes design and engineering of a new speed increaser gearbox suitable for a 25 MW hydropower unit; manufacturing and fabrication of all new components to replace the existing Unit-1 gearbox, with USACE remaining open to alternative design approaches; and site work and installation including disassembly of the existing gearbox, site preparation, installation, concrete repair/modification, precision alignment, and commissioning and testing. Contract performance will occur at Webbers Falls, Oklahoma. Respondents must submit an Experience/Capabilities Statement not exceeding 5 pages in PDF format, including firm information, teaming arrangements, and up to three relevant project examples from the past three years. Small Business subcontracting requirements include 15 percent cost expenditure for employees of similarly situated small businesses, an 85 percent subcontract limitation, and Small Business Subcontracting Plans for large businesses. Firms must be registered in the System of Award Management (SAM). Submissions close on 13 November 2026 at 2:00 PM CDT and should be emailed to Mr. Clinton J. Yandell at clinton.j.yandell@usace.army.mil.