Fabrication of Sector Gates Wheels, New Bedford/Fairhaven Hurricane Barrier, MA

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District is soliciting prospective contractors to provide 12 complete wheel assemblies and other miscellaneous steel items, and delivery of the material and assemblies to the New Bedford/Fairhaven Hurricane Barrier, in New Bedford, Massachusetts. The wheel assemblies, consisting of Contractor manufactured replacement components, shall be shop assembled, packed, shipped, and unloaded at the designated storage location. The work consists of providing all equipment, labor, and materials in connection with fabricating, testing, and delivering wheel assemblies and associated parts. Testing shall consist of Ultrasonic Testing and Liquid Penetrant Testing. The wheel assemblies to be fabricated consist of a forged alloy steel wheel; a forged alloy steel shaft, press fitted in the wheel; a set of cast sleeves, press fitted on the shaft; and lubrication bushings, washers, retaining rings, and rubber seals. Miscellaneous metal fabrications for wheel guards and grating panels are also required. The NAICS code for this Procurement is 332710 with a Size Standard of 500 employees. This soliciation is issued for a small business set-aside. The estimated issue date for this procurement is on or about 09 February 2009. Interested bidders can download the solicitation via the Federal Business opportunities website (www.fbo.gov). The due date for the bid will be stated in the solicitation. Requests for solicitation documents by telephone, email, or fax will not be honored. Instructions for bid submissions will be provided in the solicitation. All responsible sources may submit a bid for consideration by the New England District.