TDA Oil Accountability
ID: W9127N24R0002Type: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW071 ENDIST PORTLANDPORTLAND, OR, 97204-3495, USA

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https://sam.gov/opp/9ba0fae2db8940c4b21e5edc1df1ae9e/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army through the W071 Endist Portland office, is seeking industry input for the TDA Oil Accountability Measures project at The Dalles Dam in Oregon. This Sources Sought notice aims to gather information on the capabilities and qualifications of potential contractors to enhance oil monitoring and accountability measures, as part of an initiative to minimize oil release into the Columbia River. The project, which involves managing approximately 400,000 gallons of oil, is crucial for improving environmental safety and compliance with regulatory standards, with an estimated construction cost between $1 million and $5 million. Interested parties must submit their responses by February 10, 2025, detailing their qualifications and business classifications, and can contact Kristel Flores or Andrea Smothers via email for further information.

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    Andrea Smothers
    andrea.k.smothers@usace.army.mil
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    CHESS Contract Insert.pdf
    CHESS RFQ_Tutorial.pdf
    W9127N24R00002 DRAFT SPECIFICATIONS.pdf
    W9127N24R0002 DRAFT SPECIFICATIONS 2024-02-07.pdf
    W9127N24R0002 Sources Sought - TDA Oil Accountability.pdf
    The document is a Sources Sought announcement for the Dalles Dam Oil Accountability Project, aimed at gathering industry interest and capabilities for potential future solicitations related to oil monitoring at the dam in The Dalles, Oregon. The project, encompassing approximately 400,000 gallons of oil, seeks to enhance the monitoring and automation of oil leakage through the implementation of an Oil Accountability Plan (OAP). This initiative arises from a settlement aimed at improving environmental standards. The project anticipates a construction schedule beginning with advertisement in May 2025, awarded in July 2025, and completion by March 2027, with an estimated construction cost between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000. The government encourages responses from all business classifications, particularly small and disadvantaged businesses, to maximize participation. Interested parties must submit their responses by February 10, 2025, detailing their qualifications, business categories, and specific capabilities related to the project. The document emphasizes that responses will inform the government’s future contracting decisions but does not obligate award or reimbursement for response costs. Organizations must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) for eligibility.
    W9127N24R0002 TDOAM25_SPECS_BCOES_DRAFT.pdf
    The document pertains to a federal solicitation for oil accountability measures at The Dalles Dam, located in Wasco County, Oregon, and Klickitat County, Washington. The project, estimated to cost between $1 million and $5 million, seeks sealed bids from contractors for construction services, with the intention to enhance oversight of oil management and environmental safety at the facility. The solicitation outlines essential parts, including the contract requirements, project specifications, and evaluation factors for proposal submissions. Key components of the submission process include technical proposals, past performance assessments, and a work plan. Offerors are advised to utilize small businesses and must demonstrate commitment through a small business participation plan. Proposals will be evaluated based on technical merit and price, with an emphasis on past performance relevancy, effective work plans, and small business engagement strategies. The document serves as a formal request for offers to ensure regulatory compliance with environmental measures while promoting local economic participation through small business opportunities, reflecting a broader mandate of the government to foster equitable participation in federal contracting.
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