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In accordance with FAR Part 10-Market Research, the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Detroit District is conducting market research to determine the availability of entities within the m... In accordance with FAR Part 10-Market Research, the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Detroit District is conducting market research to determine the availability of entities within the market to support the replacement of 15kv electrical switchgear at Sault Ste Marie, Michigan. Participation in the Request for Information (RFI) process is important in that it makes USACE decision-makers aware of the capabilities that exist in the market. Responses will be collected via the attached questionnaire only. Data collected from the responses will become the property of the USACE and will be used to provide a snapshot of how businesses who participated are capable of providing service to replace the 15kv electrical switchgear. USACE does not claim nor suggest participation in this questionnaire will result in consideration or award of a federal contract. Participation in the questionnaire is entirely voluntary and non-participation will not affect the consideration of any company for future federal contracts. The hydroelectric generating facilities at the Soo consist of two powerhouses with a total installed capacity of 18.4 megawatts (MW), rated at a flow of 12,700 CFS. The main powerhouse located at the foot of the rapids has three generating units each of 4.8 MW capacity installed in 1951-52 and one generating unit of 2.0 MW capacity installed in 1954. The hydroelectric generating facility is remotely located north of the Soo Locks and is water-bound. As land access does not exist, all mobilization of materials and equipment must be via floating plant provided by the offeror. Floating plant access is generally limited to the tailrace side of the plant. A crane barge will be needed to place equipment and materials to the available bay door. The medium voltage switchgear in the hydroelectric generating facilities is the original equipment with obsolete parts. The project replaces the existing 15 kV switchgear.