A02 - Sources Sought Notice (UTR Fish Barrier) 20-Oct-2026 (1).docx

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE

CSSC Utility Feed Transformer Replacement Notice Number: W912P627SSA001 Response Deadline: Monday, November 2, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. Central Standard Time Location: CSSC Fish Dispersal Barrier, 790 E. Old Romeo Road, Lockport, Illinois 60441 NAICS Code: 237130 – Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction

DESCRIPTION

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Chicago District, is conducting market research to identify qualified and interested small business concerns capable of performing the proposed CSSC Utility Feed Transformer Replacement project.

The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to determine the availability of capable small business contractors and assist the Government in developing an appropriate acquisition strategy, including consideration of a small business set-aside.

Small Business, HUBZone, 8(a), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) concerns are encouraged to respond.

Project Description The proposed project consists of the replacement of two existing utility feed transformers at the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal (CSSC) Fish Dispersal Barrier facility in Lockport, Illinois.

The Contractor will be responsible for furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, transportation, rigging, and incidental services necessary to remove and dispose of the existing transformers and furnish, install, test, and commission two new operational replacement transformers.

Each existing transformer has the following electrical characteristics:

· Capacity: 4,000/5,000 kVA

· Primary Voltage: 13,200 volts

· Secondary Voltage: 480Y/277 volts

· Configuration: Three-phase, 60 Hz, Delta-Wye Work is anticipated to include safe electrical isolation and lockout/tagout procedures, disconnection and removal of the existing transformers, lawful disposal of the transformers and associated insulating fluids, installation and reconnection of new transformers, grounding and bonding, required electrical testing, commissioning, and restoration of the affected work areas.

The existing concrete transformer pads, electrical cabling/conductors, and switchgear are intended to remain in place and be reused. Replacement transformers must be compatible with the existing electrical infrastructure. Replacement or modification of the existing pads, cables, and switchgear is not included in the anticipated scope.

The facility is operational, and all electrical shutdowns and outages must be coordinated with and authorized by the Government. Contractors should anticipate working in an active utility and electrical infrastructure environment.

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The anticipated contract duration is 365 calendar days after receipt of the Notice to Proceed (NTP), including equipment procurement, delivery, removal, installation, testing, commissioning, and project closeout.

Estimated Magnitude of Construction: Between $500,000 and $1,000,000.

The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 237130, Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction.

Interested firms should submit responses no later than November 2, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. Central Standard Time.

RESPONSES SHOULD INCLUDE:

1. Company Information and Small Business Status Provide the firm's legal business name, business address, primary point of contact, telephone number, email address, and identification of its small business status under the applicable NAICS code.

Identify any applicable socioeconomic certifications, including 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB, or SDVOSB.

2. Unique Entity Identifier and CAGE Code Provide the firm's Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code, if assigned.

3. Bonding Capacity Provide a letter or other documentation from the firm's surety or bonding company identifying its current single-project and aggregate bonding capacity.

The Government is particularly interested in identifying firms with bonding capacity sufficient to support a construction project in the estimated $500,000 to $1,000,000 range.

4. Relevant Construction Experience Interested firms are requested to provide descriptions of no more than three (3) relevant projects completed within the past five (5) years or currently at least 90 percent complete.

Projects may include work performed as a prime contractor or as a major subcontractor with substantial responsibility for the electrical work.

Examples should demonstrate experience with electrical equipment installation or replacement, preferably involving medium-voltage electrical systems, transformers, or associated utility infrastructure.

a. Projects similar in scope to this requirement include:

· Removal and replacement of commercial or industrial electrical transformers.

· Installation, replacement, or rehabilitation of medium-voltage electrical equipment, utility transformers, or electrical distribution systems.

· Electrical construction requiring equipment disconnection, reconnection, testing, commissioning, and coordination of shutdowns at operational facilities.

Projects involving transformers or electrical systems of comparable technical complexity are particularly relevant. Experience involving the exact equipment ratings is not required to respond.

b. Projects similar in size to this requirement include:

Electrical construction, utility equipment replacement, or related infrastructure projects with contract values generally ranging from approximately $250,000 to $1,000,000.

Projects outside this dollar range may also be submitted if they demonstrate relevant technical experience and the ability to perform work of comparable complexity.

c. For each example project submitted, include:

1. Project title, location, and customer or contracting organization.

2. Brief description of the work performed, including relevant electrical equipment or transformer characteristics, if applicable.

3. Total contract or subcontract dollar value.

4. Actual completion date or current percentage complete and anticipated completion date.

5. Firm's role as prime contractor or subcontractor and approximate percentage of work self-performed.

6. Name, title, telephone number, and email address of one customer or project reference.

5. Contractor Capability and Performance Provide a brief statement describing the firm's ability to serve as the prime contractor for the proposed project.

The statement should address the firm's experience managing electrical equipment replacement projects, availability of qualified electrical personnel, and ability to coordinate equipment procurement, installation, testing, commissioning, and required subcontractors.

Firms may also identify anticipated transformer procurement lead times or other significant challenges associated with completing the requirement within 365 calendar days.

If this requirement is set aside for small businesses, applicable limitations on subcontracting under FAR 52.219-14 will be addressed in the resulting solicitation.

RESPONSE INSTRUCTIONS

The total response package shall not exceed eight (8) pages. Responses should address the information requested above. Marketing brochures, extensive company histories, and unrelated project descriptions are not necessary.

Email responses to adam.j.haley@usace.army.mil no later than November 2, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. Central Standard Time.

This notice is issued solely for market research and acquisition planning purposes. It is NOT a Request for Proposal (RFP), Invitation for Bids (IFB), or Request for Quotation (RFQ) and does not constitute a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or award a contract.

The Government will not reimburse contractors for expenses incurred in responding to this notice.

Information submitted in response to this Sources Sought Notice may be used to determine the appropriate acquisition strategy, including potential small business set-aside considerations. Interested firms must respond separately to any future solicitation to be considered for contract award.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Contractors must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to contract award.

Registration is available at https://sam.gov and is free of charge.

Firms are encouraged to verify that their SAM registration, Unique Entity Identifier, CAGE Code, and applicable representations and certifications are current.

No formal proposal or pricing submission is requested at this time.

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