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1. General. This is a SOURCES SOUGHT and is for informational/market research purposes only. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL, QUOTATION, OR BID, NOR A SYNOPSIS OF A PROPOSED CONTRACT ACTION UNDER FAR SUBPART 5.2. This Sources Sought is to gain knowledge of the interest, capabilities, and qualifications of industry so the government can make informed business decisions. We are seeking responses from both large and small business members of industry to include Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Businesses to include 8(a) firms, Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUBZone), Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) to include Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small business (SDVOSB) and Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB). All interested parties are highly encouraged to respond. This notice is issued in accordance with FAR Part 10, Market Research, to assist the Government in determining an appropriate acquisition strategy, including potential small business set aside considerations. Responses to this Sources Sought announcement will be used by the Government to make business decisions and to inform potential future solicitations. The Government is specifically seeking firms with demonstrated experience in large power transformer refurbishment and hydroelectric or utility infrastructure projects of similar size, scope, and complexity. The North American Industrial Classification Code (NAICS) for this requirement is: 335311 - Power, Distribution, and Specialty Transformer Manufacturing The related size standard is: 800 employees. Formal Sources Sought Response Due – 18 MAY 2026 at 3:00 pm PDT. 2. Project Background . The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Portland District, is conducting market research to identify capable contractors for the inspection, repair, refurbishment, testing, and commissioning of Generator Step-Up (GSU) transformers at The Dalles Dam in The Dalles, Oregon. The project involves repair of failed Transformer T10 and preventative maintenance and refurbishment activities for Transformer T9, with an optional repair and refurbishment effort for Transformer T11. These transformers are identical 230,000/132,790–13,200 volt, 233,000 kVA, FOA cooled, three phase transformers manufactured in 1972. Transformer T10 experienced a failure associated with the high-voltage neutral conductor design. A similar failure occurred previously on Transformer T8 in 2016. The Government is seeking qualified firms with demonstrated experience performing inspection, repair, refurbishment, testing, and commissioning of large Class II oil-filled power transformers rated greater than or equal to 230kV and 100 MVA. 3. Project Scope . The contemplated contract will provide all labor, supervision, materials, equipment, transportation, testing, engineering support, and incidentals necessary to inspect, repair, refurbish, test, and commission GSU transformers T9 and T10, with option…

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