Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

This is a Sources Sought and is for informational purposes only. This is not a solicitation announcement, nor is it a Request for Proposal (RFP). No solicitation is currently available. This request d... This is a Sources Sought and is for informational purposes only. This is not a solicitation announcement, nor is it a Request for Proposal (RFP). No solicitation is currently available. This request does not obligate the Government in any contact award. The Government will not pay for the provision of any information, nor will it compensate any respondents for the development of such information. Do not submit cost proposals or cost information. Response to this notice is strictly voluntary and will not affect any firm’s ability to submit a proposal if and when a solicitation is issued. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Pittsburgh District, is conducting market research to determine the business size and capabilities of potential sources for replacement of the existing centralized hydraulic system and hydraulic distribution piping at the New Cumberland Locks and Dam, Ohio River, Ohio. The proposed NAICS for the proposed acquisition is 237990 – Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction. The information gathered will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. SCOPE OF THE PROPOSED ACQUISITION: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Pittsburgh District, has a project that involves the replacement of the central hydraulic system for the Main and Auxiliary Lock Chambers at Pike Island Locks and Dam, Ohio River, West Virginia. The contract will include a new four-corner hydraulic system for each lock chamber consisting of Hydraulic Power Units (HPUs) for the miter gates and culvert filling/emptying valves. The new HPUs shall be located in new precast buildings at the following locations: • Two (2) HPUs on the river wall; one upstream and one downstream for operation of the Main Chamber culvert valves and miter gates. • Two (2) HPUs on the middle wall; one upstream and one downstream for operation of Main Chamber culvert valves and miter gates. In addition, the two HPUs on the middle wall are for operation of the Auxiliary Chamber miter gates. The modified four-corner system reduces the number of HPUs on the middle wall from four to two. • Two (2) HPUs on the land wall; one upstream and one downstream for operation of the Auxiliary Chamber culvert valves and miter gates. The requirement specifically includes: a. Installation of new power, control, and fiber optic cables for the six (6) HPUs. Includes modifying the existing control stations in each control shelter for the addition of the new HPUs and miter gate controls. Includes installation of a new operator control station in the middle wall Operations Building. b. Furnishing and installation of six (6) HPUs, stainless steel hydraulic piping, and hydraulic oil. c. Furnishing and installation of six (6) precast buildings which includes raised concrete pads, power distribution equipment, associated electronics and hardware, and new utility trench covers in various areas of the lock. d. Furnishing and installation of new Motor Control Center (MCC) distribution equipment. e. Demolition and disposal of existing central hydraulic system located in the middle wall Operations Building. This includes all motors, pumps, reservoir, filters, associated piping, and proper disposal of hydraulic oil. f. Demolition and removal of all existing central hydraulic oil lines on the river, middle, and land walls. This includes all lines for pressure and return to each miter gate and culvert valve cylinder. Removal and proper disposal of hydraulic oil and components will be required. Removal and proper disposal of electrical equipment will be required. Ferrous and all other construction waste material will be disposed of at commercially permitted facilities licensed to accept waste or recyclable materials as applicable. Construction work will occur in close proximity to waterway traffic and operating lock and dam gates. The existing lock chambers and dams are currently operated and staffed by Government personnel 24 hours a day 365 days of the year. Lock closures for installation and testing of new equipment will be required to be minimal and at the approval of Government. The Magnitude of Construction for this project is $5,000,000.00 to $10,000,000.00. INTERESTED SOURCES MUST PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: Interested and capable sources are requested to provide complete responses with the following information to Michael Boyd, Contract Specialist, no later than 5:00PM EST on August 31, 2022 by email at michael.w.boyd@usace.army.mil: (1) Company/firm name and address. (2) Company/firm point of contact, telephone number and email address. (3) Company/firm cage code. (4) Company/firm business size, to include designation as large business, small business, HUBZone, 8(a), Services Disabled veteran Owned Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business or Women-Owned Business. (5) All interested contractors should submit a narrative demonstrating their specialized experience in similar type contracts and past performance. Capability statements should include, bonding capacity, bonding availability, details of similar projects and the completion dates, and contract amounts for the similar projects listed.