Lock and Dam 16 FRP Tainter Gate
ID: W912EK25RTNTRType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW07V ENDIST ROCK ISLANDROCK ISLAND, IL, 61299-5001, USA

NAICS

All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing (326199)

PSC

PLASTICS FABRICATED MATERIALS (9330)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/b5c99b5161e144ddaff22bb0bb1060d1/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, is seeking information from potential contractors regarding the design and fabrication of a Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Tainter Gate for Lock & Dam 16 on the Mississippi River. The project involves creating a 40’ x 20’ FRP gate that must meet specific weight constraints and dimensional specifications to serve as a drop-in replacement for existing steel gates. This procurement is critical for maintaining the functionality and safety of the dam infrastructure. Interested firms are encouraged to submit their qualifications, including relevant experience and business classifications, by March 21, 2025, to the designated contacts, with an estimated project cost ranging from $1-5 million.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Kate Behrens
    Katherine.D.Behrens@usace.army.mil
    Jeffrey Voss
    jeffrey.r.voss@usace.army.mil
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    The Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, has issued a Sources Sought Notice regarding the design and fabrication of a Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Tainter Gate for Lock & Dam 16 on the Mississippi River. The notice aims to gather information on the availability and capabilities of potential contractors, including their business classifications, financial bonding capacities, and relevant experience with similar projects. The anticipated project will involve creating a 40’ x 20’ FRP gate, requiring adherence to specific weight constraints and dimensional specifications to function as a drop-in replacement for existing steel gates. Interested firms should provide a detailed response, including company information, references for similar projects, and an indication of their interest in a potential solicitation. The estimated project cost ranges from $1-5 million, with a NAICS code of 326199 considered for future solicitations. Responses must be submitted electronically by March 21, 2025, to designated government contacts. This notice serves informational and planning purposes only, with no contract awards guaranteed based on the responses. The government's decision on whether to designate the project as a small business set-aside will depend on the evidence of capacity and capability provided by respondents.
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