McNary Dam Turbine Draft Tube Slot Filler
ID: W912EF25RSS07Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYUS ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT WALLA WALWALLA WALLA, WA, 99362-1876, USA

NAICS

Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing (332312)

PSC

MISCELLANEOUS PREFABRICATED STRUCTURES (5450)

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https://sam.gov/opp/45e89c975aa44e74a12f75cd69b4170c/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District, is seeking sources for the fabrication and delivery of turbine draft tube slot fillers for the McNary Dam in Oregon. This procurement involves providing personnel, materials, and services to create 12 structural steel turbine draft tube slot fillers, which are critical for enhancing the operational efficiency and longevity of the dam’s turbines. The project emphasizes the importance of meeting specific design and regulatory requirements, with interested contractors required to demonstrate relevant experience and capabilities. Interested parties must submit their qualifications and project experience to Alan Inglis at alan.n.inglis@usace.army.mil by the specified deadline, as this is a sources sought notice and not a solicitation.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Alan Inglis
    (509) 527-7217
    alan.n.inglis@usace.army.mil
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    Draft Tube Slot Filler Dimension Drawing.pdf
    The McNary Dam Turbine Draft Tube Slot Filler Sources Sought Notice (W912EF25RSS07) aims to identify potential contractors who can provide slot filler solutions for the turbine draft tubes at the McNary Dam. This initiative seeks to enhance the operational efficiency and longevity of the dam’s turbines by addressing specific issues related to water flow management. The notice invites expressions of interest from qualified entities and requires information on relevant experience, capability to meet design specifications, and performance standards. The goal is to gather insights about the marketplace and foster competition for a potential future Request for Proposals (RFP). Interested parties must demonstrate their ability to deliver innovative and effective solutions that meet the project’s technical and regulatory requirements, positioning this project as an essential step in maintaining the infrastructure of the McNary Dam. This notice underscores the government's commitment to optimizing energy production and preserving vital ecological resources.
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