Industry Day Announcement for The Dalles transformers 9,10,11 repairs
Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW071 ENDIST PORTLANDPORTLAND, OR, 97204-3495, USA

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Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors (238210)

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REPAIR OR ALTERATION OF EPG FACILITIES - HYDRO (Z2MD)

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    The Department of Defense, through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Portland District, is hosting an Industry Day to discuss the repair of transformers 9, 10, and 11 at The Dalles Dam in Oregon. The objective is to gather industry input on construction risks and capabilities related to the repair and improvement of these critical electrical components, which are essential for maintaining the dam's operational integrity. This event will provide an overview of the project scope, environmental considerations, and opportunities for networking, with a focus on enhancing contractor understanding of USACE's specifications and requirements. Interested firms must RSVP by December 12, 2025, to participate in the virtual meeting scheduled for January 29, 2026, and can contact Joseph B. Jarvis at joseph.b.jarvis@usace.army.mil for further details.

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    The document is an RSVP form for the TDA T9-11 Transformers Repair Industry Day, closing December 12th, 2025. Attendees must provide their full name, company, email, phone, and role. The form also requires participants to indicate their small business status, with options including Large Business, Small Business, Veteran-Owned, Woman-Owned, HUBZone, or Other. Attendees must select one breakout session preference from Construction Focus, Electrical/Equipment Focus, Environmental & Safety Focus, or Contracting/Acquisition Focus. The form also includes a section for additional questions or topics. A Microsoft Teams link will be sent upon receipt of the completed form, which should be emailed to joseph.b.jarvis@usace.army.mil. This form is essential for managing attendance and tailoring the industry day to participant interests.
    The "Industry Practice Comparison Survey (INDUSTRY DAY Survey)" by USACE aims to gather feedback on how its construction and transformer repair requirements compare to commercial practices. The survey asks contractors to assess whether USACE's specifications for various tasks—such as component disassembly, PE-stamped lifting calculations, contractor testing, repair location planning, and installation plans—are below, at, or exceed typical commercial project standards. It also probes whether these requirements clearly explain project intent, minimize risk, or if they lead to contractor interpretation issues and excessive coordination. Additionally, the survey seeks to identify high-risk areas not adequately addressed in USACE specifications and asks for an overall assessment of USACE's documentation, approval, testing, and oversight. The feedback, due by December 12th, 2025, will be used for market research and commercial item determination, with all responses kept confidential.
    The document is an Industry Practice Comparison Survey designed for market research and commercial item determination by the USACE Army. It asks companies providing industrial crane/heavy equipment services to compare government project requirements with their typical commercial practices. The survey covers eleven specific requirements, including detailed plans for component disassembly, removal, transportation, and installation; PE stamped lifting calculations and license documentation; customer approval checkpoints; comprehensive load testing protocols with iterative testing; 30-day advance notice for installation; and customer access rights to contractor storage facilities. For each requirement, respondents indicate whether it is below, at, or exceeds commercial practice. The survey also includes an overall assessment of the entire package of requirements and a section for additional comments. Responses are due by December 12th, 2025, and will be kept confidential, not affecting eligibility for future opportunities.
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