Dresden Lock & Dam Catwalk

The US Army Corps of Engineers is soliciting a custom U-shaped catwalk system for maintenance access to the generator at Dresden Lock and Dam in Morris, Illinois, under solicitation W912EK26QA035. The catwalk must be constructed from mill finish aluminum—specifically 6061-T6 or 6063-T52 extrusions and 5052-H32 sheet—with grip strut decking, two 48-inch-wide platforms, one 48x168-inch platform, and a 60-inch-wide OSHA-compliant industrial stair. It must stand 48 inches high from the concrete base, include dual guardrails and handrails meeting OSHA standards, and support a 100 psf uniform live load with a 300 lb concentrated load. Welding must conform to ANSI/AWS D1.2/D1.2M:2003, and all fasteners, anchors, and inserts must be stainless steel, galvanized, or zinc-plated as specified. The contract is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 332312, with proposals due by 7:00 PM ET on May 19, 2026, and must be submitted via email to Katherine D. Behrens. The catwalk must be delivered F.O.B. destination to the Dresden Lock and Dam site, with performance completed no later than two months after contract award, and deliveries restricted to weekdays between 7:00 AM and 4:00 PM. All items must be uniquely identified using a two-dimensional data matrix compliant with MIL-STD-130 and ISO/IEC 16022, encoded with enterprise identifier and serial number data using standardized formats like Application Identifiers or Data Identifiers. Packaging and labeling must adhere to MIL-STD-129 for shipments and containers. The Government will conduct final inspection and acceptance at the delivery site, requiring submission of technical specifications, dimensional diagrams, and manufacturer warranties prior to delivery. Invoicing must be processed through Wide Area WorkFlow, and contractors must comply with all FAR clauses including prohibition on internal confidentiality agreements, combating trafficking in persons, cybersecurity safeguards under DFARS 252.204-7012 and -7018, and restrictions on procuring telecommunications equipment from sanctioned vendors. Offerors must hold a valid Unique Entity ID, certify their small business status