BWD Hydraulic Cylinder Repair

Solicitation W912WJ18Q0125, issued by the Department of Defense U.S. Army Engineer District New England, seeks quotes for the repair of hydraulic cylinders at Blackwater Dam in Webster, New Hampshire. This total small business set-aside project falls under NAICS code 811310 and requires the repair of four hydraulic gates, specifically service gate 1, service gate 3, and emergency gates 1 and 2, with options for two additional gates. The scope of work includes draining hydraulic fluid, honing bores, replacing gaskets and piston rings, and conducting operational testing. The contract specifies a performance period of 90 days from the date of award, with the final selection based solely on price. Contractors must adhere to strict safety and operational standards, including COE EM 385-1-1, confined space regulations, spill control measures, and load handling equipment protocols. The solicitation process included multiple amendments to refine the bid schedule, clarify technical specifications regarding rod and packing requirements, and extend the response deadline to August 6, 2018. All participating vendors are required to be registered in SAM.gov and must follow the safety guidelines outlined in the provided material safety data sheets for hydraulic fluids.