John Day Overhead Lifting Devices Repair

General. This is a SOURCES SOUGHT 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.

This Sources Sought is to gain knowledge of the interest, capabilities, and qualifications of industry so the government can make informed business decisions. We are seeking responses from both large and small business members of industry to include: Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Businesses to include 8(a) firms, Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUBZone), Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) to include Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small business (SDVOSB) and Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB). All interested parties are highly encouraged to respond.

Reponses to this Sources Sought announcement will be used by the Government to make business decisions and to inform potential future solicitations.

The North American Industrial Classification Code (NAICS) for this requirement is:  238290 – Other Building Equipment Contractors

The related size standard is: $22 Million

Formal Sources Sought Response Due – 7August2026 at 1:00 pm PT.

Project Background. The work site is located at John Day Dam. Contractor access to the work site will be from I-84 Exit 109. The Government conducted visual and non-destructive testing inspections on the Below the Hook lifting devices at the powerhouse at John Day Dam in Rufus, Oregon. These inspections were performed from January 26 to January 28, 2026, in accordance with AWS D1.1 2025 and ASTM E709 standards. The goal was to assess the structural integrity of the powerhouse’s overhead lifting devices. The Government inspection yielded several cracks in five lifting devices and removed them from service.

Project Scope. The scope of this project is to perform weld repairs on John Day’s Powerhouse’s lifting devices as identified in the inspection report. The work includes weld repairs on cracks found across five specific pieces of equipment: the 590 Ton Spreader Beam, the 310 Ton Spreader Beam #1, the 310 Ton Spreader Beam #2, the Lifting Device for Main & Intermediate Shafts, and the Lifting Device for the Runner at the Contractor’s facility. The repairs should follow AWS D1.1 and ASTM E709 methods and inspection standards to correct the identified deficiencies and restore the equipment to safe operational standards. The Government will assist the loading and unloading of the lifting devices to and from the Contractor’s truck using the powerhouse gantry crane. The Contractor will abate and remove lead paint at the cracks and spot repaint with a government approved paint system.

Number and Type of Contracts: NWP contemplates awarding one firm fixed priced construction contract. The acquisition strategy decision has not yet been determined.

Submission Instructions. Formal responses to this Sources Sought notice must be submitted electronically (via email) with SUBJECT: Sources Sought – JD Overhead Lifting Devices Repair. Please email to Jessica Manley, Contracting Specialist, at Jessica.Manley@usace.army.mil and Cory Pfenning, Contracting Officer, at Cory.R.Pfenning@usace.army.mil, before 1:00 pm Pacific Standard time on 7 August 2026.

Interested parties’ responses to this Sources Sought shall be limited to four (4) pages and shall include the following information:

Firm's name, address, point of contact, phone number, e-mail address, CAGE and Unique Entity ID.

Firm's business category and size:  Large Business (include summary of small business participation metrics), Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Businesses to include 8(a) firms, Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUBZone), Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) to include Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small business (SDVOSB) and at the subcontracting level, Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB).

An explanation of the prime firm’s capabilities, special qualifications/certifications and equipment and describe the work to be self-performed as it pertains to the proposed work outlined in the Project Scope. Include current CMMC Level or timeline to obtain required level.

A description of work performed under similar project constraints and challenges listed under paragraph 3.

Project Examples (for Joint Ventures, please include projects completed by the Joint Venture if available). Note these examples are used to determine if the government can acquire this using a Set-aside:

To be considered for a potential set aside strategy, it is recommended contractors provide a minimum of one (1) and maximum of three (3) projects and be certified in removing asbestos. These project examples should be similar in size, scope and complexity to the work described in paragraph 3 of this notice, with a description of each project (to include pertinent qualitative and quantitative information about featured scope elements), and include the following:

• Project Title
• Contract Number
• Contract award date
• Customer name, phone number and email address
• Prime or Subcontractor
• Initial contract dollar value
• Final contract dollar value
• Initial contract completion date
• Final contract completion date
• Customer satisfaction

The Government may verify information in CPARS or PPIRS.

Firm's Joint Venture information if applicable - existing and potential.

Firm's Bonding Capability.

Firm's interest and the likelihood in bidding on the solicitation when it is issued. (Refer to planned advertisement and performance dates)

Responses to the government’s questions in paragraph 5 and any other information the contractor feels the government needs to be aware of.

Disclaimer and Important Notes. 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 Sources Sought 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.

All interested firms must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov to have size status considered. You must remain current for the duration of the source selection process to be eligible for award of a Government contract.