Service Gate #1 Wire Rope and Lower Sheave Block Replacement, Franklin Falls Dam, Franklin, NH

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District, is preparing to solicit bids for a project involving the removal and replacement of the lower sheave block assembly and the full length of wire rope for the 70-ton Philips and Davies gate hoist on Service Gate #1 at Franklin Falls Dam, Franklin, New Hampshire. The contractor is responsible for supplying all necessary equipment, materials, and labor to complete the work in accordance with the Statement of Work, specifications, and ASME B30 standards for load handling equipment. The project’s estimated construction value is between $250,000 and $350,000, and the solicitation is planned to be available around May 21, 2026. This procurement is exclusively set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 238290 with a size standard of $22 million. Interested vendors must have an active registration in SAM.gov by the submission deadline to be eligible, as unregistered or inactive vendors will be rejected. The solicitation and contract documents will only be accessible online via the Contract Opportunities website and will not be distributed via phone, mail, or fax. Questions about the procurement are not permitted during the presolicitation phase but can be submitted to the contract specialist once the solicitation is posted. The point of contact for this opportunity is Alicia LaCrosse from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, reachable by email or phone.