John Day Dam Turbine Runner Replacement and Generator Rewind Project-100% Review

Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted

Solicitation number
W9127N24R0001
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

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, Northwestern Division, Portland District is conducting a pre-solicitation review for a hybrid design, manufacturing, and construction contract to replace turbine runners and rehabilitate generators at John Day Dam, spanning the Columbia River between Washington and Oregon. The agency is seeking industry feedback on 100% plans and specifications to improve the reliability and efficiency of hydroelectric generating units while enhancing fish passage capabilities. Key contract requirements include replacing up to sixteen turbines and generators with state-of-the-art designs that feature improved fish survival characteristics, rewinding generators, replacing and refurbishing powertrain equipment, and implementing advanced sealing technologies to reduce environmental risks. The classified procurement falls under NAICS code 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction) with a $45 million size standard, and the agency conducted industry one-on-one meetings and solicited written feedback through October 2023 to inform solicitation development. A critical upcoming deadline is June 27, 2025, when the government is accepting responses to a Request for Input regarding Project Labor Agreement requirements and associated industry concerns.

This contract carries no set-aside designations and is estimated to exceed $500 million in total value, making it one of the largest federal infrastructure projects in the region. The project involves no identified current contractors or incumbents, as this is a new major undertaking for dam infrastructure modernization. The contract structure utilizes a Fixed-Price "C" type contract format with optional Contract Line Item Numbers, and the performance period is anticipated to exceed fifteen years, spanning design, manufacturing, and construction phases beginning approximately in 2025 and extending through 2040. The agency is seeking qualified prime contractors capable of managing projects of similar complexity and scope exceeding $500 million, with adequate construction bonding levels and demonstrated experience in large-scale hydroelectric infrastructure work over the past twelve years. The project aims to maximize net economic benefits through increased power generation efficiency and reliability while maintaining operational flexibility within hydraulic and environmental constraints imposed on the Columbia River system.

Notice text

24 versions

Update #24 · Latest ·

20 October 2025:  

The Government intends to formally issue the TRGR phase 1 solicitation in November of 2025. The following is a summary of the forthcoming solicitation and subject to change: 

  • The solicitation, once issued, will be a competitive unrestricted procurement (full and open competition) using two-phase design-build and best value tradeoff source selection procedures pursuant to FAR subpart 36.3 and FAR part 15.  The Portland District (NWP) intends to award one fixed-price contract with economic price adjustment (EPA) to the responsible offeror whose phase 2 proposal represents the best value to the Government in accordance with the evaluation factors once solicited. 
  • Phase 1 Solicitation:  NWP intends to issue the phase 1 solicitation in November 2025 with the design-build Scope of Work (SOW), specifications, drawings, and bid schedule.  Evaluation criteria include Technical Approach (but not detailed design or technical information) and Past Performance of the offeror’s team (including the architect-engineer and construction members).  Bonding capability will be required during phase 1.  Phase 1 proposals will be due not less than 60 calendar days after the solicitation is issued.  The proposal validity period (block 13.d. of the SF 1442) is anticipated to be 120 days.  
  • Phase 2 Solicitation:  NWP intends to issue the phase 2 solicitation to up to the 5 most qualified phase 1 offerors.   A one-day pre-proposal conference and site visit will occur during phase 2.  The phase 2 evaluation criteria include Project Labor Agreement(s), Work Plan, Design Data, Small Business Commitment, and Price.  Only large business concerns will be required to provide a subcontracting plan and all phase 2 offerors will have a minimum of 45 calendar days to provide their phase 2 proposal package.  The proposal validation period for phase 2 is anticipated to be 180 days from the date phase 2 offers are due. 

The solicitation includes but is not limited to the following:

  • DFARS clause 252.204-7021 Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Requirements are being developed and will be included in the solicitation as applicable. 
  • Bonding:  A flexible approach to performance and payment bond requirements is being implemented and no bid guarantee is required in either solicitation phase.
  • Tariffs:  DFARS clause 252.225-7013 Duty-Free Entry will not be included in the solicitation as it has been determined appropriate for supply contracts only.
  • EPA:  The EPA clause includes price adjustments for supply labor (offsite labor), material, and construction labor (onsite labor), including design price adjustments. 
  • Performance-based payments will be available during fabrication of high value materials.
  • Payments for materials delivered off-site will be utilized.
  • Payment will be provided for mobilization and demobilization.
  • A Limitation of Liability Cap is included in the solicitation.
  • Government furnished materials and equipment will be provided to the successful contractor during construction.
  • A 3D model and runner geometry will be available upon request once the solicitation is issued.
  • Asbestos:  The Government will abate asbestos via separate contract as necessary. 

16 June 2025:  Please see the attached Project Labor Agreement (PLA) request for input and please respond with answers to the questions on or before 27 June 2025.  The updated response date in this posting is only applicable to this PLA survey request.  

06 June 2025:  The Government intends to issue the TRGR solicitation using two-phase design-build selection procedures pursuant to FAR subpart 36.3.  The Government intends to issue the phase 1 Request for Qualifications (RFQ) package in September of 2025. 

21 February 2025:  The Government intends to issue the solicitation package for the John Day TRGR procurement in May of 2025.  Please note this timeframe is subject to change and this information is for planning purposes only.  Please continuously monitor SAM.gov for additional updates.

Basic FAR provision 52.222-33 Notice of Requirement for Project Labor Agreement and basic FAR clause 52.222-34 Project Labor Agreement will no longer be included in the solicitation as Project Labor Agreements are no longer required.  

13 December 2024:  The Government intends to issue the solicitation package for the John Day TRGR procurement in March of 2025.  

13 September 2024:  The Government intends to issue the solicitation package for the John Day TRGR procurement in late January 2025.  Please note this timeframe is subject to change and this information is for planning purposes only.  Please continuously monitor SAM.gov for additional updates.  We do not intend to issue another draft solicitation for industry review prior to issuing the official solicitation package.

22 May 2024:  Basic FAR provision 52.222-33 Notice of Requirement for Project Labor Agreement and basic FAR clause 52.222-34 Project Labor Agreement will be included in the solicitation once issued.   

24 April 2024:  Regarding the biological and turbine performance, the Government is aware that some performance targets may not be met and will actively compete with other performance targets, but these are targets and not guarantees. The Government has refined its criteria on fatigue stresses for water filled hubs, which could impact biological and turbine performance. The runaway speeds will also be updated in the final solicitation package.  Please see attachment Draft Turbine Performance 48 13 13.01 26 . 

To maintain the integrity of the acquisition, please contact only Ms. Randolph or Mr. Liebzeit with any comments or questions regarding this draft solicitation posting.    

22 March 2024:  The Government intends to issue the solicitation package for the John Day TRGR procurement in October 2024.  Please note this timeframe is subject to change and this information is for planning purposes only.  Please continuously monitor SAM.gov for additional updates. 

11 March 2024:  The PLA request for input date has been extended from 13 March 2024 to 05 April 2024 by close of business.  

28 February 2024:  Please see the attached Project Labor Agreement (PLA) request for input and please respond on or before 13 March 2024.  The updated response date is only applicable to this PLA input request.  

12 January 2024:  The Government intends to issue the solicitation package for the John Day TRGR procurement in August 2024.  Please note this timeframe is subject to change and this information is for planning purposes only.  Please continuously monitor SAM.gov for additional updates.  We do not intend to issue another draft solicitation for industry review prior to issuing the official solicitation package.   

13 October 2023:  The existing runner geometry file is available upon written email request to Aragon Liebzeit at Aragon.N.Liebzeit@USACE.army.mil  This file is for information only and the Government makes no guarantees regarding the accuracy of the file. 

23 October 2023:  The geometry in the provided model is the fluid and the runner geometry can be taken from the interior boundary surfaces of the model.

29 November 2023:  A new file in .stp format of the runner geometry is available upon request.  

Update #23 ·

16 June 2025:  Please see the attached Project Labor Agreement (PLA) request for input and please respond with answers to the questions on or before 27 June 2025.  The updated response date in this posting is only applicable to this PLA survey request.  

06 June 2025:  The Government intends to issue the TRGR solicitation using two-phase design-build selection procedures pursuant to FAR subpart 36.3.  The Government intends to issue the phase 1 Request for Qualifications (RFQ) package in September of 2025. 

21 February 2025:  The Government intends to issue the solicitation package for the John Day TRGR procurement in May of 2025.  Please note this timeframe is subject to change and this information is for planning purposes only.  Please continuously monitor SAM.gov for additional updates.

Basic FAR provision 52.222-33 Notice of Requirement for Project Labor Agreement and basic FAR clause 52.222-34 Project Labor Agreement will no longer be included in the solicitation as Project Labor Agreements are no longer required.  

13 December 2024:  The Government intends to issue the solicitation package for the John Day TRGR procurement in March of 2025.  

13 September 2024:  The Government intends to issue the solicitation package for the John Day TRGR procurement in late January 2025.  Please note this timeframe is subject to change and this information is for planning purposes only.  Please continuously monitor SAM.gov for additional updates.  We do not intend to issue another draft solicitation for industry review prior to issuing the official solicitation package.

22 May 2024:  Basic FAR provision 52.222-33 Notice of Requirement for Project Labor Agreement and basic FAR clause 52.222-34 Project Labor Agreement will be included in the solicitation once issued.   

24 April 2024:  Regarding the biological and turbine performance, the Government is aware that some performance targets may not be met and will actively compete with other performance targets, but these are targets and not guarantees. The Government has refined its criteria on fatigue stresses for water filled hubs, which could impact biological and turbine performance. The runaway speeds will also be updated in the final solicitation package.  Please see attachment Draft Turbine Performance 48 13 13.01 26 . 

To maintain the integrity of the acquisition, please contact only Ms. Randolph or Mr. Liebzeit with any comments or questions regarding this draft solicitation posting.    

22 March 2024:  The Government intends to issue the solicitation package for the John Day TRGR procurement in October 2024.  Please note this timeframe is subject to change and this information is for planning purposes only.  Please continuously monitor SAM.gov for additional updates. 

11 March 2024:  The PLA request for input date has been extended from 13 March 2024 to 05 April 2024 by close of business.  

28 February 2024:  Please see the attached Project Labor Agreement (PLA) request for input and please respond on or before 13 March 2024.  The updated response date is only applicable to this PLA input request.  

12 January 2024:  The Government intends to issue the solicitation package for the John Day TRGR procurement in August 2024.  Please note this timeframe is subject to change and this information is for planning purposes only.  Please continuously monitor SAM.gov for additional updates.  We do not intend to issue another draft solicitation for industry review prior to issuing the official solicitation package.   

13 October 2023:  The existing runner geometry file is available upon written email request to Aragon Liebzeit at Aragon.N.Liebzeit@USACE.army.mil  This file is for information only and the Government makes no guarantees regarding the accuracy of the file. 

23 October 2023:  The geometry in the provided model is the fluid and the runner geometry can be taken from the interior boundary surfaces of the model.

29 November 2023:  A new file in .stp format of the runner geometry is available upon request.  

Update #22 ·

06 June 2025:  The Government intends to issue the TRGR solicitation using two-phase design-build selection procedures pursuant to FAR subpart 36.3.  The Government intends to issue the phase 1 Request for Qualifications (RFQ) package in September of 2025. 

21 February 2025:  The Government intends to issue the solicitation package for the John Day TRGR procurement in May of 2025.  Please note this timeframe is subject to change and this information is for planning purposes only.  Please continuously monitor SAM.gov for additional updates.

Basic FAR provision 52.222-33 Notice of Requirement for Project Labor Agreement and basic FAR clause 52.222-34 Project Labor Agreement will no longer be included in the solicitation as Project Labor Agreements are no longer required.  

13 December 2024:  The Government intends to issue the solicitation package for the John Day TRGR procurement in March of 2025.  

13 September 2024:  The Government intends to issue the solicitation package for the John Day TRGR procurement in late January 2025.  Please note this timeframe is subject to change and this information is for planning purposes only.  Please continuously monitor SAM.gov for additional updates.  We do not intend to issue another draft solicitation for industry review prior to issuing the official solicitation package.

22 May 2024:  Basic FAR provision 52.222-33 Notice of Requirement for Project Labor Agreement and basic FAR clause 52.222-34 Project Labor Agreement will be included in the solicitation once issued.   

24 April 2024:  Regarding the biological and turbine performance, the Government is aware that some performance targets may not be met and will actively compete with other performance targets, but these are targets and not guarantees. The Government has refined its criteria on fatigue stresses for water filled hubs, which could impact biological and turbine performance. The runaway speeds will also be updated in the final solicitation package.  Please see attachment Draft Turbine Performance 48 13 13.01 26 . 

To maintain the integrity of the acquisition, please contact only Ms. Randolph or Mr. Liebzeit with any comments or questions regarding this draft solicitation posting.    

22 March 2024:  The Government intends to issue the solicitation package for the John Day TRGR procurement in October 2024.  Please note this timeframe is subject to change and this information is for planning purposes only.  Please continuously monitor SAM.gov for additional updates. 

11 March 2024:  The PLA request for input date has been extended from 13 March 2024 to 05 April 2024 by close of business.  

28 February 2024:  Please see the attached Project Labor Agreement (PLA) request for input and please respond on or before 13 March 2024.  The updated response date is only applicable to this PLA input request.  

12 January 2024:  The Government intends to issue the solicitation package for the John Day TRGR procurement in August 2024.  Please note this timeframe is subject to change and this information is for planning purposes only.  Please continuously monitor SAM.gov for additional updates.  We do not intend to issue another draft solicitation for industry review prior to issuing the official solicitation package.   

13 October 2023:  The existing runner geometry file is available upon written email request to Aragon Liebzeit at Aragon.N.Liebzeit@USACE.army.mil  This file is for information only and the Government makes no guarantees regarding the accuracy of the file. 

23 October 2023:  The geometry in the provided model is the fluid and the runner geometry can be taken from the interior boundary surfaces of the model.

29 November 2023:  A new file in .stp format of the runner geometry is available upon request.  

Update #21 ·

21 February 2025:  The Government intends to issue the solicitation package for the John Day TRGR procurement in May of 2025.  Please note this timeframe is subject to change and this information is for planning purposes only.  Please continuously monitor SAM.gov for additional updates.

Basic FAR provision 52.222-33 Notice of Requirement for Project Labor Agreement and basic FAR clause 52.222-34 Project Labor Agreement will no longer be included in the solicitation as Project Labor Agreements are no longer required.  

13 December 2024:  The Government intends to issue the solicitation package for the John Day TRGR procurement in March of 2025.  

13 September 2024:  The Government intends to issue the solicitation package for the John Day TRGR procurement in late January 2025.  Please note this timeframe is subject to change and this information is for planning purposes only.  Please continuously monitor SAM.gov for additional updates.  We do not intend to issue another draft solicitation for industry review prior to issuing the official solicitation package.

22 May 2024:  Basic FAR provision 52.222-33 Notice of Requirement for Project Labor Agreement and basic FAR clause 52.222-34 Project Labor Agreement will be included in the solicitation once issued.   

24 April 2024:  Regarding the biological and turbine performance, the Government is aware that some performance targets may not be met and will actively compete with other performance targets, but these are targets and not guarantees. The Government has refined its criteria on fatigue stresses for water filled hubs, which could impact biological and turbine performance. The runaway speeds will also be updated in the final solicitation package.  Please see attachment Draft Turbine Performance 48 13 13.01 26 . 

To maintain the integrity of the acquisition, please contact only Ms. Randolph or Mr. Liebzeit with any comments or questions regarding this draft solicitation posting.    

22 March 2024:  The Government intends to issue the solicitation package for the John Day TRGR procurement in October 2024.  Please note this timeframe is subject to change and this information is for planning purposes only.  Please continuously monitor SAM.gov for additional updates. 

11 March 2024:  The PLA request for input date has been extended from 13 March 2024 to 05 April 2024 by close of business.  

28 February 2024:  Please see the attached Project Labor Agreement (PLA) request for input and please respond on or before 13 March 2024.  The updated response date is only applicable to this PLA input request.  

12 January 2024:  The Government intends to issue the solicitation package for the John Day TRGR procurement in August 2024.  Please note this timeframe is subject to change and this information is for planning purposes only.  Please continuously monitor SAM.gov for additional updates.  We do not intend to issue another draft solicitation for industry review prior to issuing the official solicitation package.   

13 October 2023:  The existing runner geometry file is available upon written email request to Aragon Liebzeit at Aragon.N.Liebzeit@USACE.army.mil  This file is for information only and the Government makes no guarantees regarding the accuracy of the file. 

23 October 2023:  The geometry in the provided model is the fluid and the runner geometry can be taken from the interior boundary surfaces of the model.

29 November 2023:  A new file in .stp format of the runner geometry is available upon request.  

Update #20 ·

13 December 2024:  The Government intends to issue the solicitation package for the John Day TRGR procurement in March of 2025.  

13 September 2024:  The Government intends to issue the solicitation package for the John Day TRGR procurement in late January 2025.  Please note this timeframe is subject to change and this information is for planning purposes only.  Please continuously monitor SAM.gov for additional updates.  We do not intend to issue another draft solicitation for industry review prior to issuing the official solicitation package.

22 May 2024:  Basic FAR provision 52.222-33 Notice of Requirement for Project Labor Agreement and basic FAR clause 52.222-34 Project Labor Agreement will be included in the solicitation once issued.   

24 April 2024:  Regarding the biological and turbine performance, the Government is aware that some performance targets may not be met and will actively compete with other performance targets, but these are targets and not guarantees. The Government has refined its criteria on fatigue stresses for water filled hubs, which could impact biological and turbine performance. The runaway speeds will also be updated in the final solicitation package.  Please see attachment Draft Turbine Performance 48 13 13.01 26 . 

To maintain the integrity of the acquisition, please contact only Ms. Randolph or Mr. Liebzeit with any comments or questions regarding this draft solicitation posting.    

22 March 2024:  The Government intends to issue the solicitation package for the John Day TRGR procurement in October 2024.  Please note this timeframe is subject to change and this information is for planning purposes only.  Please continuously monitor SAM.gov for additional updates. 

11 March 2024:  The PLA request for input date has been extended from 13 March 2024 to 05 April 2024 by close of business.  

28 February 2024:  Please see the attached Project Labor Agreement (PLA) request for input and please respond on or before 13 March 2024.  The updated response date is only applicable to this PLA input request.  

12 January 2024:  The Government intends to issue the solicitation package for the John Day TRGR procurement in August 2024.  Please note this timeframe is subject to change and this information is for planning purposes only.  Please continuously monitor SAM.gov for additional updates.  We do not intend to issue another draft solicitation for industry review prior to issuing the official solicitation package.   

13 October 2023:  The existing runner geometry file is available upon written email request to Aragon Liebzeit at Aragon.N.Liebzeit@USACE.army.mil  This file is for information only and the Government makes no guarantees regarding the accuracy of the file. 

23 October 2023:  The geometry in the provided model is the fluid and the runner geometry can be taken from the interior boundary surfaces of the model.

29 November 2023:  A new file in .stp format of the runner geometry is available upon request.  

Update #19 ·

13 September 2024:  The Government intends to issue the solicitation package for the John Day TRGR procurement in late January 2025.  Please note this timeframe is subject to change and this information is for planning purposes only.  Please continuously monitor SAM.gov for additional updates.  We do not intend to issue another draft solicitation for industry review prior to issuing the official solicitation package.

22 May 2024:  Basic FAR provision 52.222-33 Notice of Requirement for Project Labor Agreement and basic FAR clause 52.222-34 Project Labor Agreement will be included in the solicitation once issued.   

24 April 2024:  Regarding the biological and turbine performance, the Government is aware that some performance targets may not be met and will actively compete with other performance targets, but these are targets and not guarantees. The Government has refined its criteria on fatigue stresses for water filled hubs, which could impact biological and turbine performance. The runaway speeds will also be updated in the final solicitation package.  Please see attachment Draft Turbine Performance 48 13 13.01 26 . 

To maintain the integrity of the acquisition, please contact only Ms. Randolph or Mr. Liebzeit with any comments or questions regarding this draft solicitation posting.    

22 March 2024:  The Government intends to issue the solicitation package for the John Day TRGR procurement in October 2024.  Please note this timeframe is subject to change and this information is for planning purposes only.  Please continuously monitor SAM.gov for additional updates. 

11 March 2024:  The PLA request for input date has been extended from 13 March 2024 to 05 April 2024 by close of business.  

28 February 2024:  Please see the attached Project Labor Agreement (PLA) request for input and please respond on or before 13 March 2024.  The updated response date is only applicable to this PLA input request.  

12 January 2024:  The Government intends to issue the solicitation package for the John Day TRGR procurement in August 2024.  Please note this timeframe is subject to change and this information is for planning purposes only.  Please continuously monitor SAM.gov for additional updates.  We do not intend to issue another draft solicitation for industry review prior to issuing the official solicitation package.   

13 October 2023:  The existing runner geometry file is available upon written email request to Aragon Liebzeit at Aragon.N.Liebzeit@USACE.army.mil  This file is for information only and the Government makes no guarantees regarding the accuracy of the file. 

23 October 2023:  The geometry in the provided model is the fluid and the runner geometry can be taken from the interior boundary surfaces of the model.

29 November 2023:  A new file in .stp format of the runner geometry is available upon request.  

Update #18 ·

22 May 2024:  Basic FAR provision 52.222-33 Notice of Requirement for Project Labor Agreement and basic FAR clause 52.222-34 Project Labor Agreement will be included in the solicitation once issued.   

24 April 2024:  Regarding the biological and turbine performance, the Government is aware that some performance targets may not be met and will actively compete with other performance targets, but these are targets and not guarantees. The Government has refined its criteria on fatigue stresses for water filled hubs, which could impact biological and turbine performance. The runaway speeds will also be updated in the final solicitation package.  Please see attachment Draft Turbine Performance 48 13 13.01 26 . 

To maintain the integrity of the acquisition, please contact only Ms. Randolph or Mr. Liebzeit with any comments or questions regarding this draft solicitation posting.    

22 March 2024:  The Government intends to issue the solicitation package for the John Day TRGR procurement in October 2024.  Please note this timeframe is subject to change and this information is for planning purposes only.  Please continuously monitor SAM.gov for additional updates. 

11 March 2024:  The PLA request for input date has been extended from 13 March 2024 to 05 April 2024 by close of business.  

28 February 2024:  Please see the attached Project Labor Agreement (PLA) request for input and please respond on or before 13 March 2024.  The updated response date is only applicable to this PLA input request.  

12 January 2024:  The Government intends to issue the solicitation package for the John Day TRGR procurement in August 2024.  Please note this timeframe is subject to change and this information is for planning purposes only.  Please continuously monitor SAM.gov for additional updates.  We do not intend to issue another draft solicitation for industry review prior to issuing the official solicitation package.   

13 October 2023:  The existing runner geometry file is available upon written email request to Aragon Liebzeit at Aragon.N.Liebzeit@USACE.army.mil  This file is for information only and the Government makes no guarantees regarding the accuracy of the file. 

23 October 2023:  The geometry in the provided model is the fluid and the runner geometry can be taken from the interior boundary surfaces of the model.

29 November 2023:  A new file in .stp format of the runner geometry is available upon request.  

Update #17 ·

24 April 2024:  Regarding the biological and turbine performance, the Government is aware that some performance targets may not be met and will actively compete with other performance targets, but these are targets and not guarantees. The Government has refined its criteria on fatigue stresses for water filled hubs, which could impact biological and turbine performance. The runaway speeds will also be updated in the final solicitation package.  Please see attachment Draft Turbine Performance 48 13 13.01 26 . 

To maintain the integrity of the acquisition, please contact only Ms. Randolph or Mr. Liebzeit with any comments or questions regarding this draft solicitation posting.    

22 March 2024:  The Government intends to issue the solicitation package for the John Day TRGR procurement in October 2024.  Please note this timeframe is subject to change and this information is for planning purposes only.  Please continuously monitor SAM.gov for additional updates. 

11 March 2024:  The PLA request for input date has been extended from 13 March 2024 to 05 April 2024 by close of business.  

28 February 2024:  Please see the attached Project Labor Agreement (PLA) request for input and please respond on or before 13 March 2024.  The updated response date is only applicable to this PLA input request.  

12 January 2024:  The Government intends to issue the solicitation package for the John Day TRGR procurement in August 2024.  Please note this timeframe is subject to change and this information is for planning purposes only.  Please continuously monitor SAM.gov for additional updates.  We do not intend to issue another draft solicitation for industry review prior to issuing the official solicitation package.   

13 October 2023:  The existing runner geometry file is available upon written email request to Aragon Liebzeit at Aragon.N.Liebzeit@USACE.army.mil  This file is for information only and the Government makes no guarantees regarding the accuracy of the file. 

23 October 2023:  The geometry in the provided model is the fluid and the runner geometry can be taken from the interior boundary surfaces of the model.

29 November 2023:  A new file in .stp format of the runner geometry is available upon request.  

Update #16 ·

22 March 2024:  The Government intends to issue the solicitation package for the John Day TRGR procurement in October 2024.  Please note this timeframe is subject to change and this information is for planning purposes only.  Please continuously monitor SAM.gov for additional updates. 

11 March 2024:  The PLA request for input date has been extended from 13 March 2024 to 05 April 2024 by close of business.  

28 February 2024:  Please see the attached Project Labor Agreement (PLA) request for input and please respond on or before 13 March 2024.  The updated response date is only applicable to this PLA input request.  

12 January 2024:  The Government intends to issue the solicitation package for the John Day TRGR procurement in August 2024.  Please note this timeframe is subject to change and this information is for planning purposes only.  Please continuously monitor SAM.gov for additional updates.  We do not intend to issue another draft solicitation for industry review prior to issuing the official solicitation package.   

13 October 2023:  The existing runner geometry file is available upon written email request to Aragon Liebzeit at Aragon.N.Liebzeit@USACE.army.mil  This file is for information only and the Government makes no guarantees regarding the accuracy of the file. 

23 October 2023:  The geometry in the provided model is the fluid and the runner geometry can be taken from the interior boundary surfaces of the model.

29 November 2023:  A new file in .stp format of the runner geometry is available upon request.  

Update #15 ·

11 March 2024:  The PLA request for input date has been extended from 13 March 2024 to 05 April 2024 by close of business.  

28 February 2024:  Please see the attached Project Labor Agreement (PLA) request for input and please respond on or before 13 March 2024.  The updated response date is only applicable to this PLA input request.  

12 January 2024:  The Government intends to issue the solicitation package for the John Day TRGR procurement in August 2024.  Please note this timeframe is subject to change and this information is for planning purposes only.  Please continuously monitor SAM.gov for additional updates.  We do not intend to issue another draft solicitation for industry review prior to issuing the official solicitation package.   

13 October 2023:  The existing runner geometry file is available upon written email request to Aragon Liebzeit at Aragon.N.Liebzeit@USACE.army.mil  This file is for information only and the Government makes no guarantees regarding the accuracy of the file. 

23 October 2023:  The geometry in the provided model is the fluid and the runner geometry can be taken from the interior boundary surfaces of the model.

29 November 2023:  A new file in .stp format of the runner geometry is available upon request.  

Update #14 ·

28 February 2024:  Please see the attached Project Labor Agreement (PLA) request for input and please respond on or before 13 March 2024.  The updated response date is only applicable to this PLA input request.  

12 January 2024:  The Government intends to issue the solicitation package for the John Day TRGR procurement in August 2024.  Please note this timeframe is subject to change and this information is for planning purposes only.  Please continuously monitor SAM.gov for additional updates.  We do not intend to issue another draft solicitation for industry review prior to issuing the official solicitation package.   

13 October 2023:  The existing runner geometry file is available upon written email request to Aragon Liebzeit at Aragon.N.Liebzeit@USACE.army.mil  This file is for information only and the Government makes no guarantees regarding the accuracy of the file. 

23 October 2023:  The geometry in the provided model is the fluid and the runner geometry can be taken from the interior boundary surfaces of the model.

29 November 2023:  A new file in .stp format of the runner geometry is available upon request.  

Update #13 ·

12 January 2024:  The Government intends to issue the solicitation package for the John Day TRGR procurement in August 2024.  Please note this timeframe is subject to change and this information is for planning purposes only.  Please continuously monitor SAM.gov for additional updates.  We do not intend to issue another draft solicitation for industry review prior to issuing the official solicitation package.   

13 October 2023:  The existing runner geometry file is available upon written email request to Aragon Liebzeit at Aragon.N.Liebzeit@USACE.army.mil  This file is for information only and the Government makes no guarantees regarding the accuracy of the file. 

23 October 2023:  The geometry in the provided model is the fluid and the runner geometry can be taken from the interior boundary surfaces of the model.

29 November 2023:  A new file in .stp format of the runner geometry is available upon request.  

Update #12 ·

12 January 2024:  The Government intends to issue the solicitation package for the John Day TRGR procurement in August 2024.  Please note this timeframe is subject to change and this information is for planning purposes only.  Please continuously monitor SAM.gov for additional updates.   

13 October 2023:  The existing runner geometry file is available upon written email request to Aragon Liebzeit at Aragon.N.Liebzeit@USACE.army.mil  This file is for information only and the Government makes no guarantees regarding the accuracy of the file. 

23 October 2023:  The geometry in the provided model is the fluid and the runner geometry can be taken from the interior boundary surfaces of the model.

29 November 2023:  A new file in .stp format of the runner geometry is available upon request.  

Update #11 ·

13 October 2023:  The existing runner geometry file is available upon written email request to Aragon Liebzeit at Aragon.N.Liebzeit@USACE.army.mil  This file is for information only and the Government makes no guarantees regarding the accuracy of the file. 

23 October 2023:  The geometry in the provided model is the fluid and the runner geometry can be taken from the interior boundary surfaces of the model.

29 November 2023:  A new file in .stp format of the runner geometry is available upon request.  

Update #10 ·

13 October 2023:  The existing runner geometry file is available upon written email request to Aragon Liebzeit at Aragon.N.Liebzeit@USACE.army.mil  This file is for information only and the Government makes no guarantees regarding the accuracy of the file. 

23 October 2023:  The geometry in the provided model is the fluid and the runner geometry can be taken from the interior boundary surfaces of the model.

Update #9 ·

13 October 2023:  The existing runner geometry file is available upon written email request to Aragon Liebzeit at Aragon.N.Liebzeit@USACE.army.mil  This file is for information only and the Government makes no guarantees regarding the accuracy of the file. 

Update #8 ·

22 September 2023:  

Portland District is interested in additional written feedback from interested firms capable of performing as a prime contractor on this requirement. The Government intends to provide written responses to all inquiries received subject to the requirements below.  No further 1-on-1 meetings or additional solicitation reviews are anticipated at this time beyond the revised 06 October 2023 deadline.  Please send all final written feedback on the Draft 100% solicitation by 5pm PDT on 06 October 2023 to the following points of contact:   

Aragon.N.Liebzeit@usace.army.mil and Carolyn.J.Randolph@usace.army.mil

Requirement:  Responses to the following questions are a condition of receiving written responses from the Government for additional input received by the aforementioned deadline: 

Contractors’ responses shall be limited to 10 pages and shall include the following information (if you have not already provided this information previously):

Firm's name, address, point of contact, phone number, e-mail address, CAGE number, and Construction Bonding Level.

A summary of any projects the contractor has performed and deems of similar complexity and with similar features and scope (over $500M) within the past 12 years.

The firm’s interest in proposing on the requirement, should it be solicited.

*PLEASE NOTE:  The Government will use information received for its own purposes and in making decisions concerning development of the solicitation, but no responses will be released publicly.

Disclaimer.  This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this Presolicitation Notice or any follow up information. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. Any organization responding to this notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed to allow the Government to determine the organization's capabilities to perform the work. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or to provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted.

Update #7 ·

08 September 2023:  

Portland District is interested in feedback from interested firms capable of performing as a prime contractor on this requirement.  NWP is offering qualified firms the opportunity to schedule one-on-one time with the Government to have open dialogue about the specs/draft solicitation provided in the 100% review. 

Firms interested in scheduling a one-on-one must follow the submission instructions below to coordinate a date and time for a 2-hour one-on-one discussion, which Portland District will host either in person with a virtual component, or 100% virtually via Webex or Teams to discuss the requirement, the firm’s capabilities, and any recommendations.   

Portland District will schedule one-on-ones on a rolling basis, in September/October 2023, as it receives responses to this announcement. This announcement closes September 22, 2023, at 5:00 P.M. PDT. Portland District intends to conclude all one-on-one meetings by close of business on October 13, 2023.

Submission Instructions. To be offered a 2-hour one-on-one session with the Government, interested parties must contact the POC listed on this announcement via email, in the following format:

Subject: “JD TRGR – 100% Industry Review - One-on-One Request”

Content:  Responses to the following questions are a condition for receiving a one-on-one invitation if you have not already provided this information previously: 

Contractors’ responses shall be limited to 10 pages and shall include the following information:

Firm's name, address, point of contact, phone number, e-mail address, CAGE number, and Construction Bonding Level.

A summary of any projects the contractor has performed and deems of similar complexity and with similar features and scope (over $500M) within the past 12 years.

The firm’s interest in proposing on the requirement, should it be solicited.

Additional concerns the firm has which may influence solicitation evaluation criteria or risk reduction strategies and would like to discuss in the one-on-one. 

POCs:  Aragon.N.Liebzeit@usace.army.mil and Carolyn.J.Randolph@usace.army.mil

RESPONSE DUE DATE/TIME: All responses are due to the POC on or before 5:00 P.M. PDT on 22 September 2023.  Responses received after this date/time will not be given an opportunity for a one-on-one discussion.

*PLEASE NOTE:  The Government will use information discussed in one-on-ones for its own purposes and in making decisions concerning development of the solicitation, but no responses will be released publicly.

Disclaimer.  This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this Presolicitation Notice or any follow up information. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. Any organization responding to this notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed to allow the Government to determine the organization's capabilities to perform the work. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or to provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted.

Update #6 ·

09 August 2023:  Removed 7 specification files and 1 RFP file and replaced all with 3 specification files.  

General.  This is a PRESOLICITATION NOTICE and is for informational/market research purposes only. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL, QUOTATION OR BID, NOR A SYNOPSIS OF A PROPOSED CONTRACT ACTION UNDER FAR SUBPART 5.2.

Notice Details.  The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Northwestern Division, Portland District (NWP) is seeking Industry review and input of the 100% plans and specifications documents.   

The North American Industrial Classification Code (NAICS) for this potential requirement would be 237990, “Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction”.  The related size standard is $45M.

Project Site Background/Scope.  The purpose of this requirement is to provide a hybrid design, manufacturing, and construction type contract with an estimated magnitude of over $500,000,000 for the turbine runner replacement and generator rehabilitation of up to sixteen turbines and generators and John Day Dam, spanning the Columbia River between Washington and Oregon. 

The goals of the project are to address decreasing reliability and efficiency of the hydroelectric generating units and to maximize the net economic benefits over the next several decades, while maintaining an acceptable level of operational flexibility, all within the hydraulic and environmental constraints imposed on the project. Economic benefits will be realized through increasing reliability and efficiency of the hydroelectric generating units after replacing existing turbines with improved fish passage turbines that provide improved power generating efficiency, rewinding the generators, and replacing and refurbishing other powertrain equipment. The design of the state-of-the-art turbines will be an iterative and collaborative process that focuses on improved fish passage design features and criteria to improve survival of turbine-passed fish. Finally, this project will decrease the risk of oil entering the water passageway and river through improved sealing technologies, design considerations for new adjustable-blade turbine runners, and the introduction of some fixed-blade turbine runners.

Anticipated period of performance:  Portland District anticipates soliciting the requirement in June 2024. The contract will include three main stages of performance: design, manufacture/fabrication, installation/on-site work. These stages will begin in approximately 2025 for a period which could exceed fifteen years.

Acquisition Strategy Method.  Portland District intends to award a Fixed-Price Contract with Economic Price Adjustment (EPA). 

Communications for Industry.  Portland District is interested in feedback from interested firms capable of performing as a prime contractor on the requirement.  To protect the confidentiality of our industry partners, while encouraging candid and open discussions, the requirement for firms to upload their feedback in ProjNet is not required.  Upon solicitation issuance, all comments or inquiries shall be submitted in ProjNet without exception.   

Contractors’ responses shall be limited to 10 pages and shall include the following information:

  1. Firm's name, address, point of contact, phone number, e-mail address, CAGE code or UEI, and Construction Bonding Level.
  2. A summary of any projects the contractor has performed and deems of similar complexity and with similar features and scope (over $500M) within the past 12 years.
  3. The firm’s interest in proposing on the requirement, should it be solicited.
  4. Comments, concerns, or suggestions the firm has which may influence the solicitation documents.   

POCs:  Aragon.N.Liebzeit@usace.army.mil and Carolyn.J.Randolph@usace.army.mil

RESPONSE DUE DATE/TIME: All responses are due to both POCs, via email on or before 5:00 P.M. PDT on 25 August 2023. 

*PLEASE NOTE:  The Government will use information for its own purposes and in making decisions concerning development of the solicitation, but no responses will be released publicly.

As this is a Review only, the Government does not maintain that all applicable clauses are included. 

Disclaimer.  This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this Presolicitation Notice or any follow up information. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. Any organization responding to this notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed to allow the Government to determine the organization's capabilities to perform the work. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or to provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted.

Update #5 ·

General.  This is a PRESOLICITATION NOTICE and is for informational/market research purposes only. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL, QUOTATION OR BID, NOR A SYNOPSIS OF A PROPOSED CONTRACT ACTION UNDER FAR SUBPART 5.2.

Notice Details.  The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Northwestern Division, Portland District (NWP) is seeking Industry review and input of the 100% plans and specifications documents.   

The North American Industrial Classification Code (NAICS) for this potential requirement would be 237990, “Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction”.  The related size standard is $45M.

Project Site Background/Scope.  The purpose of this requirement is to provide a hybrid design, manufacturing, and construction type contract with an estimated magnitude of over $500,000,000 for the turbine runner replacement and generator rehabilitation of up to sixteen turbines and generators and John Day Dam, spanning the Columbia River between Washington and Oregon. 

The goals of the project are to address decreasing reliability and efficiency of the hydroelectric generating units and to maximize the net economic benefits over the next several decades, while maintaining an acceptable level of operational flexibility, all within the hydraulic and environmental constraints imposed on the project. Economic benefits will be realized through increasing reliability and efficiency of the hydroelectric generating units after replacing existing turbines with improved fish passage turbines that provide improved power generating efficiency, rewinding the generators, and replacing and refurbishing other powertrain equipment. The design of the state-of-the-art turbines will be an iterative and collaborative process that focuses on improved fish passage design features and criteria to improve survival of turbine-passed fish. Finally, this project will decrease the risk of oil entering the water passageway and river through improved sealing technologies, design considerations for new adjustable-blade turbine runners, and the introduction of some fixed-blade turbine runners.

Anticipated period of performance:  Portland District anticipates soliciting the requirement in June 2024. The contract will include three main stages of performance: design, manufacture/fabrication, installation/on-site work. These stages will begin in approximately 2025 for a period which could exceed fifteen years.

Acquisition Strategy Method.  Portland District intends to award a Fixed-Price Contract with Economic Price Adjustment (EPA). 

Communications for Industry.  Portland District is interested in feedback from interested firms capable of performing as a prime contractor on the requirement.  To protect the confidentiality of our industry partners, while encouraging candid and open discussions, the requirement for firms to upload their feedback in ProjNet is not required.  Upon solicitation issuance, all comments or inquiries shall be submitted in ProjNet without exception.   

Contractors’ responses shall be limited to 10 pages and shall include the following information:

  1. Firm's name, address, point of contact, phone number, e-mail address, CAGE code or UEI, and Construction Bonding Level.
  2. A summary of any projects the contractor has performed and deems of similar complexity and with similar features and scope (over $500M) within the past 12 years.
  3. The firm’s interest in proposing on the requirement, should it be solicited.
  4. Comments, concerns, or suggestions the firm has which may influence the solicitation documents.   

POCs:  Aragon.N.Liebzeit@usace.army.mil and Carolyn.J.Randolph@usace.army.mil

RESPONSE DUE DATE/TIME: All responses are due to both POCs, via email on or before 5:00 P.M. PDT on 25 August 2023. 

*PLEASE NOTE:  The Government will use information for its own purposes and in making decisions concerning development of the solicitation, but no responses will be released publicly.

As this is a Review only, the Government does not maintain that all applicable clauses are included. 

Disclaimer.  This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this Presolicitation Notice or any follow up information. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. Any organization responding to this notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed to allow the Government to determine the organization's capabilities to perform the work. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or to provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted.

Update #4 ·

General.  This is a PRESOLICITATION NOTICE and is for informational/market research purposes only. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL, QUOTATION OR BID, NOR A SYNOPSIS OF A PROPOSED CONTRACT ACTION UNDER FAR SUBPART 5.2.

Notice Details.  The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Northwestern Division, Portland District (NWP) is seeking Industry review and input of the 100% plans and specifications documents.   

The North American Industrial Classification Code (NAICS) for this potential requirement would be 237990, “Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction”.  The related size standard is $45M.

Project Site Background/Scope.  The purpose of this requirement is to provide a hybrid design, manufacturing, and construction type contract with an estimated magnitude of over $500,000,000 for the turbine runner replacement and generator rehabilitation of up to sixteen turbines and generators and John Day Dam, spanning the Columbia River between Washington and Oregon. 

The goals of the project are to address decreasing reliability and efficiency of the hydroelectric generating units and to maximize the net economic benefits over the next several decades, while maintaining an acceptable level of operational flexibility, all within the hydraulic and environmental constraints imposed on the project. Economic benefits will be realized through increasing reliability and efficiency of the hydroelectric generating units after replacing existing turbines with improved fish passage turbines that provide improved power generating efficiency, rewinding the generators, and replacing and refurbishing other powertrain equipment. The design of the state-of-the-art turbines will be an iterative and collaborative process that focuses on improved fish passage design features and criteria to improve survival of turbine-passed fish. Finally, this project will decrease the risk of oil entering the water passageway and river through improved sealing technologies, design considerations for new adjustable-blade turbine runners, and the introduction of some fixed-blade turbine runners.

Anticipated period of performance:  Portland District anticipates soliciting the requirement in June 2024. The contract will include three main stages of performance: design, manufacture/fabrication, installation/on-site work. These stages will begin in approximately 2025 for a period which could exceed fifteen years.

Acquisition Strategy Method.  Portland District intends to award a Fixed-Price Contract with Economic Price Adjustment (EPA). 

Communications for Industry.  Portland District is interested in feedback from interested firms capable of performing as a prime contractor on the requirement.  To protect the confidentiality of our industry partners, while encouraging candid and open discussions, the requirement for firms to upload their feedback in ProjNet is not required.  Upon solicitation issuance, all comments or inquiries shall be submitted in ProjNet without exception.   

Contractors’ responses shall be limited to 10 pages and shall include the following information:

  1. Firm's name, address, point of contact, phone number, e-mail address, CAGE code or UEI, and Construction Bonding Level.
  2. A summary of any projects the contractor has performed and deems of similar complexity and with similar features and scope (over $500M) within the past 12 years.
  3. The firm’s interest in proposing on the requirement, should it be solicited.
  4. Comments, concerns, or suggestions the firm has which may influence the solicitation documents.   

POCs:  Aragon.N.Liebzeit@usace.army.mil and Carolyn.J.Randolph@usace.army.mil

RESPONSE DUE DATE/TIME: All responses are due to both POCs, via email on or before 5:00 P.M. PDT on 11 August 2023. 

*PLEASE NOTE:  The Government will use information for its own purposes and in making decisions concerning development of the solicitation, but no responses will be released publicly.

As this is a Review only, the Government does not maintain that all applicable clauses are included. 

Disclaimer.  This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this Presolicitation Notice or any follow up information. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. Any organization responding to this notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed to allow the Government to determine the organization's capabilities to perform the work. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or to provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted.

Update #3 ·

General.  This is a PRESOLICITATION NOTICE and is for informational/market research purposes only. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL, QUOTATION OR BID, NOR A SYNOPSIS OF A PROPOSED CONTRACT ACTION UNDER FAR SUBPART 5.2.

Notice Details.  The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Northwestern Division, Portland District (NWP) is seeking Industry review of the 95% plans and specifications documents.   

The North American Industrial Classification Code (NAICS) for this potential requirement would be 237990, “Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction”.  The related size standard is $45M.

Project Site Background/Scope.  The purpose of this requirement is to provide a hybrid design, manufacturing, and construction type contract with an estimated magnitude of over $500,000,000 for the turbine runner replacement and generator rehabilitation of up to sixteen turbines and generators and John Day Dam, spanning the Columbia River between Washington and Oregon. 

The goals of the project are to address decreasing reliability and efficiency of the hydroelectric generating units and to maximize the net economic benefits over the next several decades, while maintaining an acceptable level of operational flexibility, all within the hydraulic and environmental constraints imposed on the project. Economic benefits will be realized through increasing reliability and efficiency of the hydroelectric generating units after replacing existing turbines with improved fish passage turbines that provide improved power generating efficiency, rewinding the generators, and replacing and refurbishing other powertrain equipment. The design of the state-of-the-art turbines will be an iterative and collaborative process that focuses on improved fish passage design features and criteria to improve survival of turbine-passed fish. Finally, this project will decrease the risk of oil entering the water passageway and river through improved sealing technologies, design considerations for new adjustable-blade turbine runners, and the introduction of some fixed-blade turbine runners.

Anticipated period of performance:  Portland District anticipates soliciting the requirement in June 2024. The contract will include three main stages of performance: design, manufacture/fabrication, installation/on-site work. These stages will begin in approximately 2025 for a period which could exceed fifteen years.

Acquisition Strategy Method.  Portland District intends to award a Fixed-Price “C” type contract as described below.

Fixed-Price Contract w/ EPA – The Government, at time of contract award, would have a defined requirement with optional CLINs which may or may not be exercised dependent upon final design elements. Each CLIN would include a schedule and scope, each of which may require modification should there be changes in either.

Communications for Industry.  Portland District is interested in feedback from interested firms capable of performing as a prime contractor on the requirement.  NWP is offering qualified firms the opportunity to schedule one-on-one time with the Government to either give a presentation or have open dialogue about the specs/solicitation provided.  To protect the confidentiality of our industry partners, while encouraging candid and open discussions, the requirement for firms to upload their feedback in ProjNet is hereby removed.  Upon solicitation issuance, all comments or inquiries shall be submitted in ProjNet without exception.   

Firms interested in scheduling a one-on-one must follow the submission instructions below to coordinate a date and time for a 2-hour one-on-one discussion, which Portland District will host via teleconference or Webex meeting, to discuss the requirement, the firm’s capabilities, and any recommendations.

Portland District will schedule one-on-ones on a rolling basis, in March/April 2023, as it receives responses to this announcement. This announcement closes March 17, 2023 at 5:00 P.M. PDT. Portland District hopes to conclude all one-on-ones by close of business April 15, 2023.

Submission Instructions. To be offered a 2-hour one-on-one session with the Government, interested parties must contact the POC listed on this announcement via email, in the following format:

SUBJECT: “JD TRGR – 95% Industry Review - One-on-One Request”

CONTENT:  Responses to the following questions are a condition for receiving a one-on-one invitation: 

Contractors’ responses shall be limited to 10 pages and shall include the following information:

  1. Firm's name, address, point of contact, phone number, e-mail address, CAGE & DUNS numbers, and Construction Bonding Level
  2. A summary of any projects the contractor has performed and deems of similar complexity and with similar features and scope (over $500M) within the past 12 years
  3. The firm’s interest in proposing/bidding on the requirement, should it be solicited
  4. Additional concerns the firm has which may influence solicitation evaluation criteria or risk reduction strategies and would like to discuss in the one-on-one. 

POCs:  Aragon.N.Liebzeit@usace.army.mil and Carolyn.J.Randolph@usace.army.mil

RESPONSE DUE DATE/TIME: All responses are due to the POC on or before 5:00 P.M. PDT on 17 March 2023.  Responses received after this date/time will not be given an opportunity for a one-on-one discussion.

*PLEASE NOTE:  The Government will use information discussed in one-on-ones for its own purposes and in making decisions concerning development of the solicitation, but no responses will be released publicly.

As this is a 95% Review, the Government does not maintain that all applicable clauses are included.  In the final solicitation there will be two designations identified for applicable clauses; one for Supply clauses and the other for Construction clauses.

Disclaimer.  This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this Presolicitation Notice or any follow up information. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. Any organization responding to this notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed to allow the Government to determine the organization's capabilities to perform the work. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or to provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted.

Update #2 ·

General.  This is a PRESOLICITATION NOTICE and is for informational/market research purposes only. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL, QUOTATION OR BID, NOR A SYNOPSIS OF A PROPOSED CONTRACT ACTION UNDER FAR SUBPART 5.2.

Notice Details.  The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Northwestern Division, Portland District (NWP) is seeking Industry review of the 95% plans and specifications documents.   

The North American Industrial Classification Code (NAICS) for this potential requirement would be 237990, “Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction”.  The related size standard is $45M.

Project Site Background/Scope.  The purpose of this requirement is to provide a hybrid design, manufacturing, and construction type contract with an estimated magnitude of over $500,000,000 for the turbine runner replacement and generator rehabilitation of up to sixteen turbines and generators and John Day Dam, spanning the Columbia River between Washington and Oregon. 

The goals of the project are to address decreasing reliability and efficiency of the hydroelectric generating units and to maximize the net economic benefits over the next several decades, while maintaining an acceptable level of operational flexibility, all within the hydraulic and environmental constraints imposed on the project. Economic benefits will be realized through increasing reliability and efficiency of the hydroelectric generating units after replacing existing turbines with improved fish passage turbines that provide improved power generating efficiency, rewinding the generators, and replacing and refurbishing other powertrain equipment. The design of the state-of-the-art turbines will be an iterative and collaborative process that focuses on improved fish passage design features and criteria to improve survival of turbine-passed fish. Finally, this project will decrease the risk of oil entering the water passageway and river through improved sealing technologies, design considerations for new adjustable-blade turbine runners, and the introduction of some fixed-blade turbine runners.

Anticipated period of performance:  Portland District anticipates soliciting the requirement in June 2024. The contract will include three main stages of performance: design, manufacture/fabrication, installation/on-site work. These stages will begin in approximately 2025 for a period which could exceed fifteen years.

Acquisition Strategy Method.  Portland District intends to award a Fixed-Price “C” type contract as described below.

Fixed-Price Contract w/ EPA – The Government, at time of contract award, would have a defined requirement with optional CLINs which may or may not be exercised dependent upon final design elements. Each CLIN would include a schedule and scope, each of which may require modification should there be changes in either.

Communications for Industry.  Portland District is interested in feedback from interested firms capable of performing as a prime contractor on the requirement.  NWP is offering qualified firms the opportunity to schedule one-on-one time with the Government to either give a presentation or have open dialogue about the specs/solicitation provided.  This does not preclude the requirement that comments regarding this 95% Review package are to be submitted via ProjNet-Bid at https://www.projnet.org/projnet/.  See Section 00 21 00 Instructions for further details and the Bidder Inquiry Key.

Firms interested in scheduling a one-on-one must follow the submission instructions below to coordinate a date and time for a 2-hour one-on-one discussion, which Portland District will host via teleconference or Webex meeting, to discuss the requirement, the firm’s capabilities, and any recommendations.

Portland District will schedule one-on-ones on a rolling basis, in March/April 2023, as it receives responses to this announcement. This announcement closes March 17, 2023 at 5:00 P.M. PDT. Portland District hopes to conclude all one-on-ones by close of business April 15, 2023.

Submission Instructions. To be offered a 2-hour one-on-one session with the Government, interested parties must contact the POC listed on this announcement via email, in the following format:

SUBJECT: “JD TRGR – 95% Industry Review - One-on-One Request”

CONTENT:  Responses to the following questions are a condition for receiving a one-on-one invitation: 

Contractors’ responses shall be limited to 10 pages and shall include the following information:

  1. Firm's name, address, point of contact, phone number, e-mail address, CAGE & DUNS numbers, and Construction Bonding Level
  2. A summary of any projects the contractor has performed and deems of similar complexity and with similar features and scope (over $500M) within the past 12 years
  3. The firm’s interest in proposing/bidding on the requirement, should it be solicited
  4. Additional concerns the firm has which may influence solicitation evaluation criteria or risk reduction strategies and would like to discuss in the one-on-one. 

POCs:  Aragon.N.Liebzeit@usace.army.mil and Carolyn.J.Randolph@usace.army.mil

RESPONSE DUE DATE/TIME: All responses are due to the POC on or before 5:00 P.M. PDT on 17 March 2023.  Responses received after this date/time will not be given an opportunity for a one-on-one discussion.

*PLEASE NOTE:  The Government will use information discussed in one-on-ones for its own purposes and in making decisions concerning development of the solicitation, but no responses will be released publicly.

As this is a 95% Review, the Government does not maintain that all applicable clauses are included.  In the final solicitation there will be two designations identified for applicable clauses; one for Supply clauses and the other for Construction clauses.

Disclaimer.  This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this Presolicitation Notice or any follow up information. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. Any organization responding to this notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed to allow the Government to determine the organization's capabilities to perform the work. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or to provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted.

Update #1 ·

General.  This is a PRESOLICITATION NOTICE and is for informational/market research purposes only. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL, QUOTATION OR BID, NOR A SYNOPSIS OF A PROPOSED CONTRACT ACTION UNDER FAR SUBPART 5.2.

Notice Details.  The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Northwestern Division, Portland District (NWP) is seeking Industry review of the 95% plans and specifications documents.   

The North American Industrial Classification Code (NAICS) for this potential requirement would be 237990, “Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction”.  The related size standard is $45M.

Project Site Background/Scope.  The purpose of this requirement is to provide a hybrid design, manufacturing, and construction type contract with an estimated magnitude of over $500,000,000 for the turbine runner replacement and generator rehabilitation of up to sixteen turbines and generators and John Day Dam, spanning the Columbia River between Washington and Oregon. 

The goals of the project are to address decreasing reliability and efficiency of the hydroelectric generating units and to maximize the net economic benefits over the next several decades, while maintaining an acceptable level of operational flexibility, all within the hydraulic and environmental constraints imposed on the project. Economic benefits will be realized through increasing reliability and efficiency of the hydroelectric generating units after replacing existing turbines with improved fish passage turbines that provide improved power generating efficiency, rewinding the generators, and replacing and refurbishing other powertrain equipment. The design of the state-of-the-art turbines will be an iterative and collaborative process that focuses on improved fish passage design features and criteria to improve survival of turbine-passed fish. Finally, this project will decrease the risk of oil entering the water passageway and river through improved sealing technologies, design considerations for new adjustable-blade turbine runners, and the introduction of some fixed-blade turbine runners.

Anticipated period of performance:  Portland District anticipates soliciting the requirement in June 2024. The contract will include three main stages of performance: design, manufacture/fabrication, installation/on-site work. These stages will begin in approximately 2025 for a period which could exceed fifteen years.

Acquisition Strategy Method.  Portland District intends to award a Fixed-Price “C” type contract as described below.

Fixed-Price Contract w/ EPA – The Government, at time of contract award, would have a defined requirement with optional CLINs which may or may not be exercised dependent upon final design elements. Each CLIN would include a schedule and scope, each of which may require modification should there be changes in either.

Communications for Industry.  Portland District is interested in feedback from interested firms capable of performing as a prime contractor on the requirement.  NWP is offering qualified firms the opportunity to schedule one-on-one time with the Government to either give a presentation or have open dialogue about the specs/solicitation provided.  This does not preclude the requirement that comments regarding this 95% Review package are to be submitted via ProjNet-Bid at https://www.projnet.org/projnet/.  See Section 00 21 00 Instructions for further details and the Bidder Inquiry Key.

Firms interested in scheduling a one-on-one must follow the submission instructions below to coordinate a date and time for a 2-hour one-on-one discussion, which Portland District will host via teleconference or Webex meeting, to discuss the requirement, the firm’s capabilities, and any recommendations.

Portland District will schedule one-on-ones on a rolling basis, in March/April 2023, as it receives responses to this announcement. This announcement closes March 3, 2023 at 5:00 P.M. PDT. Portland District hopes to conclude all one-on-ones by close of business April 15, 2023.

Submission Instructions. To be offered a 2-hour one-on-one session with the Government, interested parties must contact the POC listed on this announcement via email, in the following format:

SUBJECT: “JD TRGR – 95% Industry Review - One-on-One Request”

CONTENT:  Responses to the following questions are a condition for receiving a one-on-one invitation: 

Contractors’ responses shall be limited to 10 pages and shall include the following information:

  1. Firm's name, address, point of contact, phone number, e-mail address, CAGE & DUNS numbers, and Construction Bonding Level
  2. A summary of any projects the contractor has performed and deems of similar complexity and with similar features and scope (over $500M) within the past 12 years
  3. The firm’s interest in proposing/bidding on the requirement, should it be solicited
  4. Additional concerns the firm has which may influence solicitation evaluation criteria or risk reduction strategies and would like to discuss in the one-on-one. 

POCs:  Aragon.N.Liebzeit@usace.army.mil and Carolyn.J.Randolph@usace.army.mil

RESPONSE DUE DATE/TIME: All responses are due to the POC on or before 5:00 P.M. PDT on 3 March 2023.  Responses received after this date/time will not be given an opportunity for a one-on-one discussion.

*PLEASE NOTE:  The Government will use information discussed in one-on-ones for its own purposes and in making decisions concerning development of the solicitation, but no responses will be released publicly.

As this is a 95% Review, the Government does not maintain that all applicable clauses are included.  In the final solicitation there will be two designations identified for applicable clauses; one for Supply clauses and the other for Construction clauses.

Disclaimer.  This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this Presolicitation Notice or any follow up information. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. Any organization responding to this notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed to allow the Government to determine the organization's capabilities to perform the work. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or to provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted.

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PLA Request for Input 06 16 2025.docx DOCX document
Draft Turbine Performance 48 13 13.01 26.pdf PDF
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B.01 7N24R0001 TRGR Draft 100 Percent Specifications A24.pdf PDF
B.01 7N24R0001 TRGR Draft 100 Percent Specifications Specs+A1-A23.pdf PDF
B.01 7N24R0001 TRGR Draft 100 Percent Specifications A25.pdf PDF
W9127N24R0001 TRGR Draft 100 Percent Drawings Reference Part 1 USACE.pdf PDF
W9127N24R0001 TRGR Draft 100 Percent Drawings Reference Part 4 BLH3.pdf PDF
W9127N24R0001 TRGR Draft 100 Percent Drawings Reference Part 2 BLH1.pdf PDF
W9127N24R0001 TRGR Draft 100 Percent Drawings Reference Part 3 BLH2.pdf PDF
W9127N24R0001 TRGR Draft 100 Percent Drawings Reference Part 5 Others.pdf PDF
W9127N24R0001 TRGR Draft 100 Percent RFP.pdf PDF
W9127N24R0001 TRGR Draft 100 Percent Specifications 4.pdf PDF
W9127N24R0001 TRGR Draft 100 Percent Specifications 4a.pdf PDF
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W9127N24R0001 TRGR Draft 100 Percent Specifications 1.pdf PDF
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W9127N24R0001 TRGR Draft 100 Percent Drawings.pdf PDF
W9127N24R0001 TRGR Draft 95 Drawings.pdf PDF
W9127N24R0001 TRGR Draft 95 Drawings Reference Part 4 BLH3.pdf PDF
W9127N24R0001 TRGR Draft 95 Drawings Reference Part 5 Others.pdf PDF
W9127N24R0001 TRGR Draft 95 Drawings Reference Part 1 USACE.pdf PDF
W9127N24R0001 TRGR Draft 95 Drawings Reference Part 2 BLH1.pdf PDF
W9127N24R0001 TRGR Draft 95 Drawings Reference Part 3 BLH2.pdf PDF
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