LGA Line Boring Machine

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District is conducting a sources sought announcement to identify potential suppliers for a Line Boring Machine to be used at Little Goose Lock and Dam. This pre-solicitation notice seeks firms capable of providing material and equipment under a firm fixed price contract, with the project falling under NAICS code 332999 (All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing). Interested contractors must submit a capability statement demonstrating their ability to complete work of this scope and complexity, along with details of special qualifications or certifications relevant to the project. Additional submission requirements include company information, point of contact details, business size classification, UEI and CAGE codes from SAM.gov, and confirmation of ability to meet the delivery date specified in technical specifications. The deadline for responses to this sources sought notice is September 12, 2025, with submissions directed to tonya.c.french@usace.army.mil. Only firms responding to this announcement will be considered for potential set-aside determination when the actual solicitation is released.

This procurement opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, with the small business size standard established at 750 employees under the applicable NAICS code. The Civil Property Authorization Document indicates an acquisition cost of $91,325 for one Line Boring Machine, which will be assigned to project HRA 267 under UIC/DODAAC W2SJ03/W68SBV. The equipment authorization was prepared on June 23, 2025, and approved on July 1, 2025, indicating the procurement timeline has been in development for several months. No incumbent contractors or current service providers are identified in the notice. The machine is specifically required to support the mission of the Walla Walla District Corps of Engineers at the Little Goose Lock and Dam facility. Contractors unable to meet the specified delivery date are encouraged to suggest realistic alternative timelines or recommend adjustments to technical specifications.