The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Portland District is preparing to solicit Design-Build of a self-cleaning screen system for the Dexter Dam Adult Fish Facility water intake in Oregon, with a Sources Sought notice due September 9, 2026, and formal Phase 1 Request for Qualifications anticipated in late first quarter or early second quarter FY27. No set-aside is used; however, small business participation at prime and subcontracting levels is actively sought, including 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB, EDWOSB, SDVOSB, and VOSB firms.

Place of performance is the Dexter Dam Adult Fish Facility in a riverine/subaqueous environment in Oregon, with final construction completion targeted for May 2030. The system must be rated for juvenile fish and conform to National Marine Fisheries Service requirements. Key technical constraints include site accessibility, in-water work windows, underwater diving operations, gantry crane mobility clearance, and varying water levels. The scope encompasses design completion (approximately 10–5% remaining), engineering analysis including CFD modeling, fabrication and procurement of components, underwater rock removal, and installation.

Estimated construction value is $5 million to $10 million under Firm-Fixed Price contract terms via Two-Phase Design-Build Selection Procedures using a Request for Proposal Best Value Trade Off approach, with Design-Build contract award targeted for third quarter FY27. CMMC Level 1 (Self) certification is required for contractor and subcontractor information systems. Intake Screens Inc was previously identified as the sole manufacturer meeting project requirements, and a Brand Name Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition was approved during design. Formal responses (maximum 12 pages) are due to Justin Figueredo (Contracting Officer) and Andrew J. Sprys (Contract Specialist) by September 9, 2026, at 3:00 pm PDT.

Dexter Fish Facility Intake Screens

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