Pre-Solicitation: Albeni Falls Dam Spillway Gate Replacements
ID: W912DW25R0028Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW071 ENDIST SEATTLESEATTLE, WA, 98134-2329, USA

NAICS

Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing (332312)

PSC

IRON AND STEEL PRIMARY AND SEMIFINISHED PRODUCTS (9640)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/173ee87df3434c4e9f28bf0f3288c83d/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), is soliciting bids for the replacement of 11 Spillway Gates at the Albeni Falls Dam (AFD) hydroelectric facility located in Oldtown, Idaho. This procurement aims to support the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) program, ensuring the operational integrity and safety of the dam's spillway structures. The project is categorized under the NAICS code 332312 for Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing, highlighting the importance of specialized metal fabrication in maintaining critical infrastructure. Interested small businesses are encouraged to participate, as this opportunity is set aside for total small business participation, with all inquiries directed to the primary contact, Hien Ho, at hien.ho@usace.army.mil, or the secondary contact, Robert Gonzalez, at robert.l.gonzalez@usace.army.mil. Bidders should refer to the attached amendments and documents for comprehensive details and are advised to submit questions via the ProjNet page to ensure a fair bidding process.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Hien Ho
    hien.ho@usace.army.mil
    Robert Gonzalez
    robert.l.gonzalez@usace.army.mil
    Files
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    Posted
    AFD Spillway Gate Replacements_Site Visit Slides _Attendees List.pdf
    The document outlines details for a site visit related to the Albeni Falls Dam Spillway Gate Replacement solicitation. The visit will include a walkthrough of the intake and spillway structures, as well as the gate handoff point as indicated in Plan Sheet G-401. It is explicitly noted that slot surveys cannot be conducted behind the current gate, as per section 02 21 00.01 28 Section 1.6.1. Potential bidders are instructed to submit all questions regarding the solicitation through the ProjNet page to ensure fairness.
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