Ice Harbor Turbine Maintenance Platform

The US Army Engineer District Walla Walla is soliciting bids under solicitation number W912EF26BA002 for the Ice Harbor Turbine Maintenance Platform, a firm-fixed-price contract set aside exclusively for small businesses under FAR 19.5. The work involves the design, fabrication, delivery, and on-site assembly of a specialized maintenance platform at Ice Harbor Lock and Dam in Burbank, Washington, with delivery scheduled between five and fourteen months after contract award. The contractor is responsible for all transportation costs and assumes risk until final delivery at the destination, as defined by F.O.B. Destination terms. The scope includes developing and executing a comprehensive Contractor Quality Control plan aligned with EM 385-1-1 safety standards, managing submittals from SD-01 through SD-11, conducting non-destructive testing using VT, MT, and PT methods per AWS D1.1/D1.2 and ASTM standards, and delivering as-built documentation along with spare parts. Structural components must be permanently labeled with black stencil markings at least two inches tall, and plywood must meet APA L870 standards. Unique Item Identification (UII) using 2D Data Matrix symbology per ISO/IEC 16022 is mandatory, with product data including manufacturer name, trade name, and place of manufacture. The contractor must comply with E-Verify requirements, submit employee verification lists within three business days of award, and ensure all personnel undergo security training, including NCIC-III and TSDB vetting for unescorted access. Key personnel substitutions require prior contracting officer approval and must meet or exceed original qualifications. Additional requirements include SAR training through iWATCH or CorpsWatch, mandatory pre-work and pre-fabrication meetings, and strict adherence to government property handling and force protection protocols. The solicitation requires submission of technical specifications, supplemental drawings, plans, and a Government Furnished Property attachment, though no pricing data is available in the public documents, and the total contract value remains unspecified. Offerors must possess a valid Unique Entity Identifier and CAGE code through SAM.gov and certify compliance with all applicable FAR and DFARS provisions including small business status, trade agreements, and exclusionary clauses. Proposals are due by August 24, 2026, and must be submitted through SAM.gov with no amendments currently issued.