John Day Dam Turbine Replacement and Generator Rewind Project - J&A for Brand Name Sole Source
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- W9127N23R0003-SS
- Agency
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ENDIST Portland
US Army Corps of Engineers, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 237990 Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
- PSC
- Z2KA Repair Or Alteration Of Dams
- Place of performance
- Rufus, Oregon 97050, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Portland District, is seeking to procure services for the John Day Dam Turbine Runner Replacement and Generator Rewind (TRGR) project located in Oregon and Washington. This pre-solicitation notice covers the design, testing, manufacturing, and installation of up to 16 new turbine runners and the refurbishment and/or replacement of ancillary turbine components, including up to 16 generator rewinds. This procurement is being conducted under a Justification and Approval (J&A) for other than full and open competition, meaning it is a sole-source contract specifying brand name components that USACE has determined have no acceptable equal or alternate items available. The attached J&A document provides detailed justification for the brand name specifications and should be reviewed for comprehensive evaluation criteria and technical requirements. The due date for this pre-solicitation is November 28, 2025, providing potential bidders with an opportunity to review the opportunity and prepare for the formal solicitation.
This procurement carries no small business set-aside designation, making it available to all qualified contractors. The pre-solicitation notice does not specify a particular incumbent contractor or award value range, though the scope of work involving the design, manufacturing, and installation of up to 16 complete turbine runner and generator rewind packages suggests a substantial contract value. The project encompasses comprehensive turbine modernization work at a major hydroelectric facility, indicating a complex undertaking requiring specialized expertise in hydroelectric turbine systems and generator technology. Interested contractors should obtain and thoroughly review the attached Justification and Approval document to understand the specific brand name requirements and technical specifications that will govern the eventual solicitation. The classification under NAICS 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction) and PSC Z2KA (Repair Or Alteration Of Dams) reflects the nature of this critical infrastructure modernization project.
Notice text
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Portland District (NWP), Contracting Division, has a requirement to replace turbines at John Day Dam in Oregon and Washington.
This justification and approval for other than full and open competition is for the specification of brand name components in the contract work specifications for the John Day Turbine Runner Replacement and Generator Rewind project (TRGR).
The scope includes everything necessary to design, test, manufacture and install up to 16 new turbine runners, as well as the refurbishment and/or replacement of other ancillary turbine components to include up to 16 generator rewinds. The brand name items listed are those for which USACE is not able accept equal or alternate items.
Please see attached J&A for additional details.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| JDA TRGR Justification and Approval FAR Part 6 - for Posting.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| John Day Dam Turbine Runner Replacement and Generator Rewind Project - Industry Site Visit | Special Notice | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation | |
| John Day Dam Turbine Runner Replacement and Generator Rewind Project - Project Labor Agreement Survey | Pre-Solicitation | |
| John Day Dam Turbine Runner Replacement and Generator Rewind Project - 90% Review | Pre-Solicitation | |
| John Day Dam Turbine Runner Replacement and Generator Rewind Project - Industry Site Visit | Pre-Solicitation | |
| John Day Dam Turbine Replacement and Generator Rewind Project - Industry Input 2 | Special Notice | |
| Bonneville Old Navlock Bridge Replacement Plans and Specs | Pre-Solicitation |
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