Fort Peck Powerhouse 1 Cubicle Room 15kV Switchgear Replacement Project
ID: W9128F25SC008Type: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW071 ENDIST OMAHAOMAHA, NE, 68102-4901, USA

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Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction (237130)

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https://sam.gov/opp/045b88fa7f0449fb83cf45ee26bdd65f/view
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    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Omaha District, is seeking capable contractors for the Fort Peck Powerhouse 1 Cubicle Room 15kV Switchgear Replacement Project in Montana. This project involves the replacement of 10 existing breaker cubicles and associated equipment with new systems, requiring simultaneous work during a complete outage of Powerhouse 1, which is critical for connecting generators to the power grid. The anticipated contract value is expected to exceed $10 million, and interested firms must have bonding capability of at least $10 million and submit their capabilities package by April 8, 2025. For further inquiries, contractors can contact Margarette Wolfe at margarette.e.wolfe@usace.army.mil or Daniel D. Monahan at daniel.d.monahan@usace.army.mil.

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    Margarette Wolfe
    Margarette.E.Wolfe@usace.army.mil
    Daniel D. Monahan
    daniel.d.monahan@usace.army.mil
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    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Omaha District, is conducting a Sources Sought Notice to identify capable contractors for a construction project aimed at upgrading the Powerhouse 1 15kV Switchgear at Fort Peck Dam, Montana. This notice seeks to gather information about contractors' capabilities in relation to NAICS code 237130 before a potential contract is awarded. The project involves replacing 10 existing breaker cubicles and associated components with new equipment under strict timelines, requiring simultaneous work during a complete outage of Powerhouse 1. Contractors are informed that responses are voluntary and will incur no costs to the government. Interested firms should have bonding capability of at least $10 million and are encouraged to submit a capabilities package by April 8, 2025. The project is projected to exceed $10 million and involves significant complexities related to electrical engineering. Overall, this market research tool aims to facilitate acquisition planning and ensure qualified contractors are considered for this critical infrastructure upgrade.
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