Lake Barkley Dam Spillway Gate Chains Replacement

Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted

Solicitation number
W912P524BLOCK
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

Place of performance
Grand Rivers, Kentucky 42045, United States

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District is conducting market research through this sources sought notice for the Lake Barkley Dam Spillway Gate Chains Replacement project. The agency is seeking capability statements from interested parties that have the skills, experience, and knowledge to fabricate, assemble, and deliver new spillway gate lifting chains for the Barkley Lock in Grand Rivers, Kentucky. The project scope involves fabricating chains for a minimum of three gates up to a maximum of six gates, with each chain approximately 80 feet in length. Respondents must provide details on their company, qualifications, estimated fabrication timeline, and intent to submit an offer, if selected. Capability statements are due by February 9, 2024.

This sources sought notice does not have a set-aside designation. The primary NAICS code is 332312 - Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 500 employees. The procurement is classified under PSC code 9520 - Structural Shapes, Iron and Steel. No incumbents or current contractors are named, and the government has not provided any estimated award value or budget information for this project. The final solicitation type and any set-aside decisions will depend on the responses received through this sources sought process.

Notice text

5 versions

Update #5 · Latest ·

Sources Sought

Lake Barkley Dam Spillway Gate Chain Replacement

Classification Code:

9520 - Structural Shapes, Iron and Steel

NAICS Code:

332312 – Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing

Small Business Size Standard – 500 employees

THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION, INVITATION FOR BID, REQUEST FOR QUOTE (RFQ) OR A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP).

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY.  THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR ACQUISITION PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT TO ISSUE A SOLICITATION OR ULTIMATELY AWARD A CONTRACT.  ANY COST INCURRED AS A RESULT OF THE ANNOUNCEMENT SHALL BE BORNE BY THE INTERESTED PARTY (PROSPECTIVE OFFEROR) AND WILL NOT BE CHARGED TO THE GOVERNMENT FOR REIMBURSEMENT.  RESPONDENTS WILL NOT BE NOTIFIED OF THE RESULTS OF ANY GOVERNMENT ASSESSMENTS.

PURPOSE:

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District is conducting this Sources Sought in support of Market Research to notify and seek potential qualified members of industry to gain knowledge of capabilities, interest, and qualification; to include the Small Business Community for completing the work effort relative to the Lake Barkley Dam, Grand Rivers, KY 42045.  Responses to this Sources Sought Synopsis will be used by the government in making appropriate acquisition decisions.  The type of solicitation to be issued will depend upon the responses to this sources sought synopsis.  The Government must ensure there is adequate competition among the potential pool of responsive contractors.  The type of set-aside decision to be issued will depend upon the responses to this sources sought.

NO SOLICITATION EXISTS AT THIS TIME.

SCOPE OF WORK (SUBJECT TO CHANGE):

The Corps of Engineers has need of a contract for The Lake Barkley Dam Spillway Gate Chains Replacement consisting of the following:

     The contractor will be responsible for the fabrication, assembly, and delivery of new spillway gate lifting chains. The contractor will, at a minimum, fabricate chains for three gates (6 total chain lengths) and no more than chains for six gates (12 total lengths) depending on available funding. Spillway gate chains consist of pins (of varying length), side bars, spacer sleeves, collars, washers, and retainer rings. The total length of one chain is roughly 80 feet. Machining for grease grooves/ports will also be required.

CAPABILITY STATEMENT TO SHOW INTEREST AND INTENT:

Respondents interested in performing the proposed project as a prime contractor should submit a capability statement for consideration that include the following: (In A through I).

A.  Offerors' name, address, points of contact with telephone numbers and e-mail addresses.

B.  Unique Entity I.D. number and CAGE code.

C.  Are you a small business under this NAICS code?

D.  Business size/classification to include any designations (Small Business, HUBZone, 8(a), Women-owned, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, etc.).

E. Provide the number of days or months it would take to fabricate the new design compared to the existing design, see description below as well as attached drawings.

Existing Design: The replace in kind, or existing design is completely shown in the reference drawing Q9-55/31. Disregard the notes and design elements in red. The material for all components except the washers will be AISI 4140 Alloy Steel with Brinell hardness between 325 and 355. The washers will be CDA 220 Bronze, Half Hard. 

New Design: The new design will have modifications only to pins, adding holes for lubrication access. Modifications can be seen in the screen shot of the provided 3D model. The materials will be the same as listed above (AISI 4140 Alloy Steel with Brinell hardness between 325 and 355. The washers will be CDA 220 Bronze, Half Hard.), and not the ones in the drawing.

F.  A Statement of Capability (SOC) stating your skills, experience, and knowledge required to perform the specified type of work as described above.  This SOC should be a brief description of your company's capabilities.  Include a statement detailing any special qualifications and certifications, applicable to the scope of this project, held by your firm and/or in-house personnel.  The potential bidders should provide brief references of relevant work they have performed and the magnitude.

G.  Indicate whether your company will perform the work directly, or intends to subcontract the work. If subcontracting, identify the percentage of work to be subcontracted. 

 Identify the percentage of work your firm may be capable of directly performing.

H.  Please indicate whether your firm will submit an offer for this project.

I.  Any other information that would assist in determining your company's capability in performing the described construction work.

J. How long will it take for your company to fabricate 6 chain assemblies (3 gates work)?

K. How long will it take for your company to fabricate an additional 6 chain assemblies that are awarded 3 months after initial award?

SUBMISSION OF CAPABILITY STATEMENT:

Submit this information to Samantha Bedard, Contract Specialist, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers via email to Samantha.J.Bedard@usace.army.mil.  Your response to this Sources Sought notice must be received by 12:00 PM CST on April 10, 2024.

DO NOT SUBMIT PROPRIETARY AND/OR BUSINESS CONFIDENTIAL DATA.  EMAIL IS THE PREFERREDMETHOD WHEN RECEIVING RESPONSES TO THIS SYNOPSIS.

As a reminder, this Sources Sought announcement notice should not be construed in any manner to be an obligation to issue a contract, or result in any claim for reimbursement of costs for any effort you expend in responding to this request.  No solicitation is currently available.  Any future solicitation package will be made available on the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) website https://sam.gov/.  Interested parties are solely responsible for monitoring the FBO website for the release of a solicitation package and/or any updates/amendments.  Search Keyword "W912P5" to obtain a complete listing of all Nashville District US Army Corps of Engineers opportunities.

Contracting Office Address:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Contracting Division
Nashville Contracting Branch CELRN-CT
110 Ninth Avenue South, Room A680
Nashville, TN 37203-3817
United States

Place of Performance:

Lake Barkley Dam
Grand Rivers, KY 42045
United States

Primary Point of Contact:

Samantha Bedard

Contract Specialist

Samantha.J.Bedard@usace.army.mil

Phone: 615-330-0089

Fax: 615-736-7124

Secondary Point of Contact:

Ray Kendrick

Contracting Officer

Ray.Kendrick@usace.army.mil

Phone: 615-736-7932

Update #4 ·

Sources Sought

Lake Barkley Dam Spillway Gate Chain Replacement

Classification Code:

9520 - Structural Shapes, Iron and Steel

NAICS Code:

332312 – Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing

Small Business Size Standard – 500 employees

THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION, INVITATION FOR BID, REQUEST FOR QUOTE (RFQ) OR A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP).

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY.  THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR ACQUISITION PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT TO ISSUE A SOLICITATION OR ULTIMATELY AWARD A CONTRACT.  ANY COST INCURRED AS A RESULT OF THE ANNOUNCEMENT SHALL BE BORNE BY THE INTERESTED PARTY (PROSPECTIVE OFFEROR) AND WILL NOT BE CHARGED TO THE GOVERNMENT FOR REIMBURSEMENT.  RESPONDENTS WILL NOT BE NOTIFIED OF THE RESULTS OF ANY GOVERNMENT ASSESSMENTS.

PURPOSE:

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District is conducting this Sources Sought in support of Market Research to notify and seek potential qualified members of industry to gain knowledge of capabilities, interest, and qualification; to include the Small Business Community for completing the work effort relative to the Lake Barkley Dam, Grand Rivers, KY 42045.  Responses to this Sources Sought Synopsis will be used by the government in making appropriate acquisition decisions.  The type of solicitation to be issued will depend upon the responses to this sources sought synopsis.  The Government must ensure there is adequate competition among the potential pool of responsive contractors.  The type of set-aside decision to be issued will depend upon the responses to this sources sought.

NO SOLICITATION EXISTS AT THIS TIME.

SCOPE OF WORK (SUBJECT TO CHANGE):

The Corps of Engineers has need of a contract for The Lake Barkley Dam Spillway Gate Chains Replacement consisting of the following:

     The contractor will be responsible for the fabrication, assembly, and delivery of new spillway gate lifting chains. The contractor will, at a minimum, fabricate chains for three gates (6 total chain lengths) and no more than chains for six gates (12 total lengths) depending on available funding. Spillway gate chains consist of pins (of varying length), side bars, spacer sleeves, collars, washers, and retainer rings. The total length of one chain is roughly 80 feet. Machining for grease grooves/ports will also be required.

CAPABILITY STATEMENT TO SHOW INTEREST AND INTENT:

Respondents interested in performing the proposed project as a prime contractor should submit a capability statement for consideration that include the following: (In A through I).

A.  Offerors' name, address, points of contact with telephone numbers and e-mail addresses.

B.  Unique Entity I.D. number and CAGE code.

C.  Are you a small business under this NAICS code?

D.  Business size/classification to include any designations (Small Business, HUBZone, 8(a), Women-owned, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, etc.).

E. Provide the number of days or months it would take to fabricate the new design compared to the existing design, see description below as well as attached drawings.

Existing Design: The replace in kind, or existing design is completely shown in the reference drawing Q9-55/31. Disregard the notes and design elements in red. The material for all components except the washers will be AISI 4140 Alloy Steel with Brinell hardness between 325 and 355. The washers will be CDA 220 Bronze, Half Hard. 

New Design: The new design will have modifications only to pins, adding holes for lubrication access. Modifications can be seen in the screen shot of the provided 3D model. The materials will be the same as listed above (AISI 4140 Alloy Steel with Brinell hardness between 325 and 355. The washers will be CDA 220 Bronze, Half Hard.), and not the ones in the drawing.

F.  A Statement of Capability (SOC) stating your skills, experience, and knowledge required to perform the specified type of work as described above.  This SOC should be a brief description of your company's capabilities.  Include a statement detailing any special qualifications and certifications, applicable to the scope of this project, held by your firm and/or in-house personnel.  The potential bidders should provide brief references of relevant work they have performed and the magnitude.

G.  Indicate whether your company will perform the work directly, or intends to subcontract the work. If subcontracting, identify the percentage of work to be subcontracted. 

 Identify the percentage of work your firm may be capable of directly performing.

H.  Please indicate whether your firm will submit an offer for this project.

I.  Any other information that would assist in determining your company's capability in performing the described construction work.

SUBMISSION OF CAPABILITY STATEMENT:

Submit this information to Samantha Bedard, Contract Specialist, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers via email to Samantha.J.Bedard@usace.army.mil.  Your response to this Sources Sought notice must be received by 12:00 PM CST on February 23, 2024.

DO NOT SUBMIT PROPRIETARY AND/OR BUSINESS CONFIDENTIAL DATA.  EMAIL IS THE PREFERREDMETHOD WHEN RECEIVING RESPONSES TO THIS SYNOPSIS.

As a reminder, this Sources Sought announcement notice should not be construed in any manner to be an obligation to issue a contract, or result in any claim for reimbursement of costs for any effort you expend in responding to this request.  No solicitation is currently available.  Any future solicitation package will be made available on the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) website https://sam.gov/.  Interested parties are solely responsible for monitoring the FBO website for the release of a solicitation package and/or any updates/amendments.  Search Keyword "W912P5" to obtain a complete listing of all Nashville District US Army Corps of Engineers opportunities.

Contracting Office Address:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Contracting Division
Nashville Contracting Branch CELRN-CT
110 Ninth Avenue South, Room A680
Nashville, TN 37203-3817
United States

Place of Performance:

Lake Barkley Dam
Grand Rivers, KY 42045
United States

Primary Point of Contact:

Samantha Bedard

Contract Specialist

Samantha.J.Bedard@usace.army.mil

Phone: 615-330-0089

Fax: 615-736-7124

Secondary Point of Contact:

Ray Kendrick

Contracting Officer

Ray.Kendrick@usace.army.mil

Phone: 615-736-7932

Update #3 ·

Sources Sought

Lake Barkley Dam Spillway Gate Chains Replacement

Classification Code:

9520 - Structural Shapes, Iron and Steel

NAICS Code:

332312 – Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing

Small Business Size Standard – 500 employees

THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION, INVITATION FOR BID, REQUEST FOR QUOTE (RFQ) OR A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP).

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY.  THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR ACQUISITION PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT TO ISSUE A SOLICITATION OR ULTIMATELY AWARD A CONTRACT.  ANY COST INCURRED AS A RESULT OF THE ANNOUNCEMENT SHALL BE BORNE BY THE INTERESTED PARTY (PROSPECTIVE OFFEROR) AND WILL NOT BE CHARGED TO THE GOVERNMENT FOR REIMBURSEMENT.  RESPONDENTS WILL NOT BE NOTIFIED OF THE RESULTS OF ANY GOVERNMENT ASSESSMENTS.

PURPOSE:

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District is conducting this Sources Sought in support of Market Research to notify and seek potential qualified members of industry to gain knowledge of capabilities, interest, and qualification; to include the Small Business and Large Business Community for completing the work effort relative to the Lake Barkley Dam, Grand Rivers, KY 42045.  Responses to this Sources Sought Synopsis will be used by the government in making appropriate acquisition decisions.  The type of solicitation to be issued will depend upon the responses to this sources sought synopsis.  The Government must ensure there is adequate competition among the potential pool of responsive contractors.  The type of set-aside decision to be issued will depend upon the responses to this sources sought.

NO SOLICITATION EXISTS AT THIS TIME.

SCOPE OF WORK (SUBJECT TO CHANGE):

The Corps of Engineers has need of a contract for The Lake Barkley Dam Spillway Gate Chains Replacement consisting of the following:

     The contractor will be responsible for the fabrication, assembly, and delivery of new spillway gate lifting chains. The contractor will, at a minimum, fabricate chains for three gates (6 total chain lengths) and no more than chains for six gates (12 total lengths) depending on available funding. Spillway gate chains consist of pins (of varying length), side bars, spacer sleeves, collars, washers, and retainer rings. The total length of one chain is roughly 80 feet. Machining for grease grooves/ports will also be required.

CAPABILITY STATEMENT TO SHOW INTEREST AND INTENT:

Respondents interested in performing the proposed project as a prime contractor should submit a capability statement for consideration that include the following: (In A through I).

A.  Offerors' name, address, points of contact with telephone numbers and e-mail addresses.

B.  Unique Entity I.D. number and CAGE code.

C.  Are you a small business under this NAICS code?

D.  Business size/classification to include any designations (Small Business, HUBZone, 8(a), Women-owned, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, etc.).

E. What is the estimated timeframe to expedite fabrication of one (1) set of chains? (see attached documents for drawings)

F.  A Statement of Capability (SOC) stating your skills, experience, and knowledge required to perform the specified type of work as described above.  This SOC should be a brief description of your company's capabilities.  Include a statement detailing any special qualifications and certifications, applicable to the scope of this project, held by your firm and/or in-house personnel.  The potential bidders should provide brief references of relevant work they have performed and the magnitude.

G.  Indicate whether your company will perform the work directly, or intends to subcontract the work. If subcontracting, identify the percentage of work to be subcontracted. 

 Identify the percentage of work your firm may be capable of directly performing.

H.  Please indicate whether your firm will submit an offer for this project.

I.  Any other information that would assist in determining your company's capability in performing the described construction work.

SUBMISSION OF CAPABILITY STATEMENT:

Submit this information to Samantha Bedard, Contract Specialist, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers via email to Samantha.J.Bedard@usace.army.mil.  Your response to this Sources Sought notice must be received by 12:00 PM CST on February 16, 2024.

DO NOT SUBMIT PROPRIETARY AND/OR BUSINESS CONFIDENTIAL DATA.  EMAIL IS THE PREFERREDMETHOD WHEN RECEIVING RESPONSES TO THIS SYNOPSIS.

As a reminder, this Sources Sought announcement notice should not be construed in any manner to be an obligation to issue a contract, or result in any claim for reimbursement of costs for any effort you expend in responding to this request.  No solicitation is currently available.  Any future solicitation package will be made available on the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) website https://sam.gov/.  Interested parties are solely responsible for monitoring the FBO website for the release of a solicitation package and/or any updates/amendments.  Search Keyword "W912P5" to obtain a complete listing of all Nashville District US Army Corps of Engineers opportunities.

Contracting Office Address:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Contracting Division
Nashville Contracting Branch CELRN-CT
110 Ninth Avenue South, Room A680
Nashville, TN 37203-3817
United States

Place of Performance:

Lake Barkley Dam
Grand Rivers, KY 42045
United States

Primary Point of Contact:

Samantha Bedard

Contract Specialist

Samantha.J.Bedard@usace.army.mil

Phone: 615-330-0089

Fax: 615-736-7124

Secondary Point of Contact:

Ray Kendrick

Contracting Officer

Ray.Kendrick@usace.army.mil

Phone: 615-736-7932

Update #2 ·

Sources Sought

Lake Barkley Dam Spillway Gate Chains Replacement

Classification Code:

9520 - Structural Shapes, Iron and Steel

NAICS Code:

332312 – Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing

Small Business Size Standard – 500 employees

THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION, INVITATION FOR BID, REQUEST FOR QUOTE (RFQ) OR A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP).

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY.  THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR ACQUISITION PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT TO ISSUE A SOLICITATION OR ULTIMATELY AWARD A CONTRACT.  ANY COST INCURRED AS A RESULT OF THE ANNOUNCEMENT SHALL BE BORNE BY THE INTERESTED PARTY (PROSPECTIVE OFFEROR) AND WILL NOT BE CHARGED TO THE GOVERNMENT FOR REIMBURSEMENT.  RESPONDENTS WILL NOT BE NOTIFIED OF THE RESULTS OF ANY GOVERNMENT ASSESSMENTS.

PURPOSE:

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District is conducting this Sources Sought in support of Market Research to notify and seek potential qualified members of industry to gain knowledge of capabilities, interest, and qualification; to include the Small Business and Large Business Community for completing the work effort relative to the Lake Barkley Dam, Grand Rivers, KY 42045.  Responses to this Sources Sought Synopsis will be used by the government in making appropriate acquisition decisions.  The type of solicitation to be issued will depend upon the responses to this sources sought synopsis.  The Government must ensure there is adequate competition among the potential pool of responsive contractors.  The type of set-aside decision to be issued will depend upon the responses to this sources sought.

NO SOLICITATION EXISTS AT THIS TIME.

SCOPE OF WORK (SUBJECT TO CHANGE):

The Corps of Engineers has need of a contract for The Lake Barkley Dam Spillway Gate Chains Replacement consisting of the following:

     The contractor will be responsible for the fabrication, assembly, and delivery of new spillway gate lifting chains. The contractor will, at a minimum, fabricate chains for three gates (6 total chain lengths) and no more than chains for six gates (12 total lengths) depending on available funding. Spillway gate chains consist of pins (of varying length), side bars, spacer sleeves, collars, washers, and retainer rings. The total length of one chain is roughly 80 feet. Machining for grease grooves/ports will also be required.

CAPABILITY STATEMENT TO SHOW INTEREST AND INTENT:

Respondents interested in performing the proposed project as a prime contractor should submit a capability statement for consideration that include the following: (In A through I).

A.  Offerors' name, address, points of contact with telephone numbers and e-mail addresses.

B.  Unique Entity I.D. number and CAGE code.

C.  Are you a small business under this NAICS code?

D.  Business size/classification to include any designations (Small Business, HUBZone, 8(a), Women-owned, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, etc.).

E. What is the estimated timeframe to expedite fabrication of one (1) set of chains?

F.  A Statement of Capability (SOC) stating your skills, experience, and knowledge required to perform the specified type of work as described above.  This SOC should be a brief description of your company's capabilities.  Include a statement detailing any special qualifications and certifications, applicable to the scope of this project, held by your firm and/or in-house personnel.  The potential bidders should provide brief references of relevant work they have performed and the magnitude.

G.  Indicate whether your company will perform the work directly, or intends to subcontract the work. If subcontracting, identify the percentage of work to be subcontracted. 

 Identify the percentage of work your firm may be capable of directly performing.

H.  Please indicate whether your firm will submit an offer for this project.

I.  Any other information that would assist in determining your company's capability in performing the described construction work.

SUBMISSION OF CAPABILITY STATEMENT:

Submit this information to Samantha Bedard, Contract Specialist, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers via email to Samantha.J.Bedard@usace.army.mil.  Your response to this Sources Sought notice must be received by 12:00 PM CST on February 9, 2024.

DO NOT SUBMIT PROPRIETARY AND/OR BUSINESS CONFIDENTIAL DATA.  EMAIL IS THE PREFERREDMETHOD WHEN RECEIVING RESPONSES TO THIS SYNOPSIS.

As a reminder, this Sources Sought announcement notice should not be construed in any manner to be an obligation to issue a contract, or result in any claim for reimbursement of costs for any effort you expend in responding to this request.  No solicitation is currently available.  Any future solicitation package will be made available on the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) website https://sam.gov/.  Interested parties are solely responsible for monitoring the FBO website for the release of a solicitation package and/or any updates/amendments.  Search Keyword "W912P5" to obtain a complete listing of all Nashville District US Army Corps of Engineers opportunities.

Contracting Office Address:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Contracting Division
Nashville Contracting Branch CELRN-CT
110 Ninth Avenue South, Room A680
Nashville, TN 37203-3817
United States

Place of Performance:

Lake Barkley Dam
Grand Rivers, KY 42045
United States

Primary Point of Contact:

Samantha Bedard

Contract Specialist

Samantha.J.Bedard@usace.army.mil

Phone: 615-330-0089

Fax: 615-736-7124

Secondary Point of Contact:

Ray Kendrick

Contracting Officer

Ray.Kendrick@usace.army.mil

Phone: 615-736-7932

Update #1 ·

Sources Sought

Barkley Lock Spillway Gate Chain Replacement

Classification Code:

9520 - Structural Shapes, Iron and Steel

NAICS Code:

332312 – Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing

Small Business Size Standard – 500 employees

THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION, INVITATION FOR BID, REQUEST FOR QUOTE (RFQ) OR A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP).

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY.  THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR ACQUISITION PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT TO ISSUE A SOLICITATION OR ULTIMATELY AWARD A CONTRACT.  ANY COST INCURRED AS A RESULT OF THE ANNOUNCEMENT SHALL BE BORNE BY THE INTERESTED PARTY (PROSPECTIVE OFFEROR) AND WILL NOT BE CHARGED TO THE GOVERNMENT FOR REIMBURSEMENT.  RESPONDENTS WILL NOT BE NOTIFIED OF THE RESULTS OF ANY GOVERNMENT ASSESSMENTS.

PURPOSE:

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District is conducting this Sources Sought in support of Market Research to notify and seek potential qualified members of industry to gain knowledge of capabilities, interest, and qualification; to include the Small Business and Large Business Community for completing the work effort relative to the Barkley Lock, Grand Rivers, KY 42045.  Responses to this Sources Sought Synopsis will be used by the government in making appropriate acquisition decisions.  The type of solicitation to be issued will depend upon the responses to this sources sought synopsis.  The Government must ensure there is adequate competition among the potential pool of responsive contractors.  The type of set-aside decision to be issued will depend upon the responses to this sources sought.

NO SOLICITATION EXISTS AT THIS TIME.

SCOPE OF WORK (SUBJECT TO CHANGE):

The Corps of Engineers has need of a contract for The Barkley Lock Spillway Gate Chains Replacement consisting of the following:

     The contractor will be responsible for the fabrication, assembly, and delivery of new spillway gate lifting chains. The contractor will, at a minimum, fabricate chains for three gates (6 total chain lengths) and no more than chains for six gates (12 total lengths) depending on available funding. Spillway gate chains consist of pins (of varying length), side bars, spacer sleeves, collars, washers, and retainer rings. The total length of one chain is roughly 80 feet. Machining for grease grooves/ports will also be required.

CAPABILITY STATEMENT TO SHOW INTEREST AND INTENT:

Respondents interested in performing the proposed project as a prime contractor should submit a capability statement for consideration that include the following: (In A through I).

A.  Offerors' name, address, points of contact with telephone numbers and e-mail addresses.

B.  Unique Entity I.D. number and CAGE code.

C.  Are you a small business under this NAICS code?

D.  Business size/classification to include any designations (Small Business, HUBZone, 8(a), Women-owned, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, etc.).

E. What is the estimated timeframe to expedite fabrication of one (1) set of chains?

F.  A Statement of Capability (SOC) stating your skills, experience, and knowledge required to perform the specified type of work as described above.  This SOC should be a brief description of your company's capabilities.  Include a statement detailing any special qualifications and certifications, applicable to the scope of this project, held by your firm and/or in-house personnel.  The potential bidders should provide brief references of relevant work they have performed and the magnitude.

G.  Indicate whether your company will perform the work directly, or intends to subcontract the work. If subcontracting, identify the percentage of work to be subcontracted. 

 Identify the percentage of work your firm may be capable of directly performing.

H.  Please indicate whether your firm will submit an offer for this project.

I.  Any other information that would assist in determining your company's capability in performing the described construction work.

SUBMISSION OF CAPABILITY STATEMENT:

Submit this information to Samantha Bedard, Contract Specialist, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers via email to Samantha.J.Bedard@usace.army.mil.  Your response to this Sources Sought notice must be received by 12:00 PM CST on February 9, 2024.

DO NOT SUBMIT PROPRIETARY AND/OR BUSINESS CONFIDENTIAL DATA.  EMAIL IS THE PREFERREDMETHOD WHEN RECEIVING RESPONSES TO THIS SYNOPSIS.

As a reminder, this Sources Sought announcement notice should not be construed in any manner to be an obligation to issue a contract, or result in any claim for reimbursement of costs for any effort you expend in responding to this request.  No solicitation is currently available.  Any future solicitation package will be made available on the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) website https://sam.gov/.  Interested parties are solely responsible for monitoring the FBO website for the release of a solicitation package and/or any updates/amendments.  Search Keyword "W912P5" to obtain a complete listing of all Nashville District US Army Corps of Engineers opportunities.

Contracting Office Address:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Contracting Division
Nashville Contracting Branch CELRN-CT
110 Ninth Avenue South, Room A680
Nashville, TN 37203-3817
United States

Place of Performance:

Barkley Lock
Grand Rivers, KY 42045
United States

Primary Point of Contact:

Samantha Bedard

Contract Specialist

Samantha.J.Bedard@usace.army.mil

Phone: 615-330-0089

Fax: 615-736-7124

Secondary Point of Contact:

Ray Kendrick

Contracting Officer

Ray.Kendrick@usace.army.mil

Phone: 615-736-7932

Files

File Type Posted
Barkley Chain design.pdf PDF
Q9-M-101.pdf PDF

Similar open opportunities

Opportunity Agency Set-aside Responses due
Kentucky Lock Hydraulic Steel Structures HSS Fabrication and Installation Kentucky Lock, 193 Taylor Park Road, Grand Rivers, KY 42045 42045 · NAICS 332312 ENDIST Pittsburgh No set-aside
Sources Sought for Calcaiseu River Saltwater Barrier FRP Tainter Gate NAICS 326199 ENDIST New Orleans No set-aside

On GovTribe

Work this opportunity

  • Track it in your pipeline
  • Find teaming partners
  • Similar opportunities
  • Ask GovTribe AI about this opportunity