Miter Gate Rubber Seals for Lockport, Brandon Road, Dresden and Marseilles Locks

The Department of the Army Corps of Engineers Engineering District Rock Island is seeking a contractor to manufacture and deliver molded rubber seals for the bottom section of miter gates used at four lock facilities: Lockport, Brandon Road, Dresden, and Marseilles Locks. This pre-solicitation notice informs interested parties of the Government's intent to issue a solicitation for these miter gate rubber seals, classified under NAICS 339991 (Gasket, Packing, and Sealing Device Manufacturing) and PSC 9320 (Rubber Fabricated Materials). The contractor will be responsible for both the manufacture and delivery of the specified seals. The pre-solicitation notice was posted on October 22, 2025, with a due date of October 25, 2025, for parties wishing to express interest or request additional information. It is important to note that this pre-solicitation notice is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a commitment by the Government to procure any supplies or services, nor will any reimbursement be provided for costs associated with responding to this notice.

This opportunity is not designated with any set-aside program. The pre-solicitation notice does not identify any incumbent contractors, specify an award value or budget range, or provide detailed quantity specifications for the rubber seals. No evaluation criteria have been disclosed in this pre-solicitation stage, as no formal solicitation has yet been issued. The notice explicitly states that no solicitation is currently being issued and that no award will be made based on responses to this pre-solicitation notice. Interested parties should monitor official procurement channels for the release of the formal solicitation, which will contain detailed specifications, contract requirements, evaluation criteria, and proposal submission deadlines.