RECOVERY--Z--Moore Haven Lock, Sandblasting, Painting and Repairs, Okeechobee Waterway, Glades County, Florida

This contract action was accomplished using other than competitive procedures because a statute exists that expressly authorizes or requires that the acquisition be made from a specific source or through another agency (FAR 6.302-5); specifically, Sole source awards under the 8(a) Program. Per FAR 6.302-5 a J&A is not required for this award.

RECOVERY - THIS NOTICE IS PROVIDED FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY. THIS OPPORTUNITY IS AVAILABLE ONLY TO A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACTOR UNDER THE SMALL BUSINESS 8(A) PROGRAM.

THIS WORK WILL CONSIST OF SANDBLASTING AND PAINTING EXISTING UPPER SECTOR GATES 1 AND 3 FERROUS METALS AT THE MOORE HAVEN LOCK. THE WORK ALSO INCLUDES REPAIRS TO UPPER SECTOR GATES 1 AND 3 HINGE PINS AND BUSHINGS, MAINTAINING THE DEWATERED GATE MONOLITHS AND LOCK CHAMBER, AND REMOVING AND INSTALLING NEW RUBBER GATE SEALS AND TIMBER FENDERS AT UPPER GATES 1 AND 3. ADDITIONALLY, FLOTATION TANKS ON SECTOR GATES 1 AND 3 WILL BE SANDBLASTED AND PAINTED ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES. FERROUS METAL AND CONCRETE SURFACES IN AND AROUND THE 2 MECHANICAL PITS IN THE UPPER GATE MONOLITHS WILL BE SANDBLASTED AND PAINTED, INCLUDING ROOF BEAMS AND ROOF PLATING. CORNER PROTECTION METAL IN THE UPPER GATE MONOLITHS WILL BE SANDBLASTED AND PAINTED.