Sources Sought: The Dalles Tailrace Crane Rail Replacement
ID: W9127N26SS0005Type: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW071 ENDIST PORTLANDPORTLAND, OR, 97204-3495, USA

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Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237990)

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REPAIR OR ALTERATION OF DAMS (Z2KA)

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    The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Portland District, is seeking industry input for the "Sources Sought: The Dalles Tailrace Crane Rail Replacement" project. This opportunity aims to gather information on the capabilities of potential contractors to refurbish the crane rail system at The Dalles Lock and Dam, which includes repairing concrete spalls and cracks, and removing existing railroad rails. The Dalles Dam is a critical infrastructure asset that supports hydropower and flood mitigation in the Pacific Northwest, and the project is estimated to cost between $5 million and $10 million. Interested firms must submit their responses by 3:00 PM Pacific Time on October 31, 2025, to Aragon Liebzeit at aragon.n.liebzeit@usace.army.mil, and should include relevant qualifications and past project experiences.

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