Fort Peck Excitation System Upgrade

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Engineering District Omaha, is conducting market research regarding the modernization of excitation systems at Fort Peck Dam, a remote hydroelectric facility located on the Missouri River near Glasgow, Montana. The facility operates two powerhouses containing five total generating units that require excitation system upgrades to address reliability and supportability concerns stemming from aging equipment, legacy components, and obsolescence. For Powerhouse 1 (Units 1-3), the anticipated work includes targeted replacement of failing or obsolete front-end excitation controls, field breakers, and operator interface components while potentially reusing existing digital excitation regulator hardware and cubicles. For Powerhouse 2 (Units 4-5), the government is evaluating full excitation system replacement including removal of legacy equipment and installation of new digital static excitation systems. The scope encompasses modern digital excitation systems, integration with existing generator and plant systems, excitation modeling and validation testing, factory and site acceptance testing, and coordination across multiple generating units with restricted access and outage windows. Interested contractors must demonstrate relevant experience with excitation system modernization at operating hydroelectric facilities, electrical work at remote locations with restricted access, multi-unit project coordination, and appropriate staffing and mobilization capabilities for remote locations with limited local labor availability. The due date for responses to this Sources Sought notice is April 7, 2026.

This Pre-Solicitation Notice carries no set-aside designation and does not identify any current contractors or incumbents. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the notice, as this is a market research instrument rather than a formal solicitation. The NAICS code assigned is 335311 (Power, Distribution, and Specialty Transformer Manufacturing), and the PSC category is Z2KA (Repair or Alteration of Dams). The notice was originally posted on February 23, 2026, with an update issued on March 23, 2026, that extended the proposal due date to April 7, 2026. Contractors responding to this Sources Sought notice must complete a detailed questionnaire addressing their firm's experience, capabilities, self-performance versus subcontracting approach, personnel requirements, and staffing strategies for remote hydroelectric facilities. Respondents must also provide information regarding SAM registration, NAICS codes, and small business classifications to support the government's market research and acquisition strategy assessment.