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Foster Spillway Gate Nut Replacement and Re-Tensioning
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The Department of Defense, through the USACE Portland District, is seeking industry capabilities for the Foster Spillway Gate Nut Replacement and Re-Tensioning project in Oregon. This effort involves the supply and replacement of custom hardware, including 192 castle nuts, 48 U-bolts, 8 U-bolt spacers, and 8 gate connection pins, as well as the provision of a custom installation tool. Most components are to be fabricated from A564 UNS 17400 Type 630 Condition H1100 material, while spacers will be made from self-lubricated composite material. Beyond hardware replacement, the contractor is responsible for the release and re-tensioning of wire ropes to ensure the gate contacts the spillway ogee evenly and does not rub side walls during vertical travel. The project is estimated to cost between 1 million and 5 million dollars and is expected to be awarded as a single Firm Fixed-Price contract via an Invitation for Bid in December 2026. Performance requirements include the operation of a crane, use of scaffolding or suspended manbaskets, and the management of stoplogs. The contractor must also handle the closure of Foster Dam Road for public safety. Due to the remote location, the project faces challenges such as limited ingress and egress, inclement winter weather, and wildfire risks. Additionally, a specific work window will be established to accommodate maintenance needs and the protection of fish species. Eligible bidders must be registered in the System for Award Management and maintain CMMC Level 2 (Self) certification or higher prior to award.
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Place of Performance
1648, OR, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
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Full Description
Replace quantity 192 custom made[S(1] castle nuts approximately two inch outside diameter by two inch long made from A564 UNS 17400 Type 630 Condition H1100 material (more commonly known as 17-4). Replace quantity 48 custom made U-bolts from 1-1/8-inch diameter rod bent to eighteen inches long with a six-inch radius made from A564 UNS 17400 Type 630 Condition H1100 material. Replace quantity eight custom U-bolt spacers approximately six inch outside diameter by twelve inch long made from self-lubricated composite material. Replace quantity eight gate connection pins approximately four-inch diameter by sixteen inch long made from A564 UNS 17400 Type 630 Condition H1100 material. Supply quantity one custom made installation tool approximately two inch outside diameter by ten inches long made from A564 UNS 17400 Type 630 Condition H1100 material for the custom castle nuts.
After replacement of the gate connection components, the wire ropes of each gate will be tensioned to equal amounts from one side of the gate to the other so that the gate does not rub side walls under vertical travel and the gate contacts the spillway ogee evenly from one side to the other. The contractor will be responsible for the release and re-tensioning of wire ropes in the preparation and finishing of work activities.
Anticipated Construction Schedule: USACE Portland District intends to advertise in November 2026 and award in December 2026. The contractor will use its discretion to select the appropriate work period given the restrictions relayed and present a proposed work schedule to USACE for approval.
Estimated Construction Cost (ECC): The current ECC is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000.
Number and Type of Contracts: NWP contemplates awarding one (1), Firm Fixed-Price contract. The acquisition strategy decision has not yet been determined. Maximum Small business participation is being sought at both the Prime and subcontracting levels.
Anticipated Source Selection Process: The expected method to determine the best value to the government is Invitation for Bid.
Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) level: The CMMC level anticipated for this requirement is CMMC Level 2 (Self). This CMMC level, or higher (see 32 CFR part 170), will be required prior to award and maintained for the duration of the contract for each contractor information system that will process, store, or transmit Federal contract information (FCI) or controlled unclassified information (CUI) during performance of the contract.
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