McNary Dam Staff Gauges

This government solicitation, W912EF26QA012, issued by the US Army Engineer District Walla Walla, is a Request for Quote (RFQ) for Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB) to provide McNary NavLock Staff Gauges. The acquisition is set aside for WOSB, with a NAICS code of 334513 and a size standard of 750. The solicitation outlines specific requirements for two sets of staff gauges with detailed dimensions and includes various FAR and DFARS clauses by reference and full text. Key clauses cover item unique identification, commercial products and services, and prohibitions on certain foreign procurements and telecommunications equipment. Offerors must submit proposals via ProjNet using a unique bidder inquiry key by January 6, 2026, and must be registered in SAM.gov.

This government file is an Operations and Maintenance (O&M) drawing for reservoir gauge boards at the McNary Lock and Dam on the Columbia River, Oregon and Washington. The document, prepared by the Walla Walla District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, details specifications for various gauge boards, likely intended for a solicitation or contract. Key information includes dimensions (width and length) for six different gauge board types, each corresponding to specific reservoir reading ranges (e.g., 258' to 261', 340' to 343'). All boards are specified as 15 inches wide and made from 16-gauge enameling iron with a white background and black markings/numbers. The drawing also includes details for installing brass grommets and general notes regarding typical figures and markings. This file is a technical drawing outlining the precise requirements for manufacturing and installing reservoir gauge boards at a federal dam.

The US Army Corps of Engineers intends to contract for two sets of custom-built staff gages for the McNary Navigation Lock & Dam. One set will range from 258 to 275 feet, and the other from 335 to 343 feet. Gages must be made from 16-gage enameling iron with a porcelain enamel finish, featuring black markings on a white background, and drilled mounting holes with brass grommets. Specific dimensions are provided for each length within the two sets. Contractors must submit drawings with their price quote for evaluation. A minimum one-year warranty is required. All items must be delivered FOB Destination to McNary Lock and Dam within fifteen weeks of contract award, during normal business hours.