Washington Aqueduct Dredge Cable Inspection & Maintenance

The USACE Baltimore District will be seeking annual inspection and maintenance services for dredge cable systems at three basins for the Washington Aqueduct Division. The contractor will inspect and lubricate approximately 13,000 linear feet of 3/8 inch and 1 inch galvanized wire rope cables using a water-soluble lubricant in accordance with OSHA and ASME standards for wire rope and winches. The contractor will also procure 3,500 linear feet of new 3/8 inch galvanized cable, install the cable at two basins, and replace cables as needed. The initial contract term will be one year with four optional one-year extensions. A finalized performance work statement was provided and the request for quote will be issued on June 21st with a due date of June 22nd.

This requirement has been set aside for Woman-Owned Small Businesses. The NAICS code is 238990 and PSC code R499 covers maintenance, repair or alteration of facilities. The incumbent contractor's one year term is expiring and the budget is estimated to be under $250,000 annually. Services will cover inspection and maintenance of approximately 13,000 linear feet of dredge cables at three basins over a potential five year period. Replacement of 3,500 linear feet of cable is also required initially at two locations.