John Day Dam PLC Hardware

This Special Notice from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Portland District announces a proposed single source procurement for programmable logic controller hardware and software. The district requires sixteen Allen Bradley PLC systems containing modules for control, power supply, input, output, and communication functions to monitor and control the generator cooling system at the John Day Powerhouse.

The justification for the single source award to North Coast is the extensive use of over 90% Allen Bradley systems currently comprising the existing controls at the dam. Using compatible Allen Bradley hardware and software avoids issues with standardization, integration, and maintenance across the control systems. Interested parties may submit capability statements by February 7, 2024 to two listed individuals for evaluation of their ability to provide the specified Allen Bradley items with original warranties and support terms. This will allow the government to consider alternative sources if capable of meeting the requirements for integration with the predominantly Allen Bradley control infrastructure.