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General: This sources sought is for market research purposes only and does not constitute a commitment by the Government. All information submitted in response to this sources sought is voluntary, and the Government will not pay for the information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government in response to this sources sought notice. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Porltand District (NWP) invites industry to share their capabilities and interest in this project. All interested parties, regardless of business size, are encouraged to provide documentation demonstrating their capability to meet the project requirements. Prior experience with Government contracts is not a prerequisite for responding to this notice. Solicitation Timeframe: NWP intends to issue a solicitation for this work in approximately August 2026. Solicitation Type: The Government intends to issue an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for this procurement. Anticipated Contract Type : NWP contemplates awarding one firm-fixed-price construction contract. Contract award is anticipated in September of 2026. NAICS: The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 237990; Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction with a small business size standard of $45M. Magnitude of Construction: The estimated magnitude of construction is between $250,000 and $500,000. Project Location: Bonneville Lock and Dam, built and operated by USACE, was the first federal lock and dam on the Columbia and Snake rivers. The project's first powerhouse, spillway and original navigation lock were completed in 1938 to improve navigation on the Columbia River and provide hydropower to the Pacific Northwest. A second powerhouse was completed in 1981, and a larger navigation lock in 1993. Today, the project is a critical part of the water resource management system that provides flood risk management, power generation, water quality improvement, irrigation, fish and wildlife habitat and recreation along the Columbia River. The dam spans Oregon and Washington. Contractor access to the work site will be from Highway 84 on the Oregon side of the Columbia River. All work for this project is in Skamania County, Washington. Project Background: Bonneville's Second Powerhouse is equipped with two unwatering pumps that are critical to supporting unit overhauls, controlling leakage, and maintaining fish passage systems. One of these pumps is currently over‑amping and tripping and is therefore no longer suitable for continued service. Summary Scope of Work: This project involves the removal and replacement of Bonneville's Powerhouse 2 Unwatering Pump Assembly number 1. The existing assembly will be retained by the Government for spare parts. The new assembly will include a new pump, motor and strainer basket. The contractor will procure the new assembly and furnish all necessar…

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