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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Portland District (NWP) intends to solicit construction firms who are interested in submitting a competitive firm fixed-price proposal for this project. This P... The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Portland District (NWP) intends to solicit construction firms who are interested in submitting a competitive firm fixed-price proposal for this project. This PRESOLICITATION announcement is for the construction/modification of the Hills Creek Main Unit Breakers and Electrical Reliability Upgrades located at the Hills Creek Dam, Oakridge, Oregon. Project Scope: USACE NWP requires a contractor to replace the existing 4160V switchgear (including the original air blast main unit breakers with vacuum breakers); replace the existing 480V doubled ended switchgear (including new station service transformers); new powerhouse motor control centers; replacement of powerhouse 480 V CQ panels; the DC system (including new station battery); preferred AC equipment; related protection and controls; new wiring for power, protection, controls, annunciation and ancillaries. Scope includes a new replacement emergency diesel engine generator intended to support emergency loads to the powerhouse as well as the spillway and respective ventilation and structural modifications and improvements. Acquisition Strategy: The solicitation will be a Request for Proposal (RFP). This acquisition will be solicited in accordance with FAR 15 Contracting by Negotiation. The contract will be awarded using the provisions of FAR 15 utilizing “Best Value/Trade-Off Analysis” procedures. Based on the Best Value/Trade-Off Analysis, the Government expects award will be made to the Offeror proposing a combination of technical, past performance, and cost factors, which offer the best value to the Government. This acquisition will result in a single fixed-price contract. Magnitude of Construction: The estimated cost of the project is between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000. This requirement is for Full and Open competition. The North American Industrial Classification Code (NAICS) for this potential requirement would be 238210 – “Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors”. The related size standard is $16.5M. The FSC is Z2KA Repair or Alteration of Dams. Bid Procedures: The solicitation will be posted on beta.SAM.gov website once it is issued. Firms are requested to register electronically to receive a copy of the solicitation when it is issued. Bid Period: The solicitation is tentatively scheduled for release on or about 06 October 2021. The tentative date for receipt of proposals is on or about 6 November 2021. Plans and Specifications: The Plans and Specifications will also be posted on beta.SAM.gov website once it is issued. System for Award Management (SAM): Offerors must register in the SAM at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/ prior to submission of bids and prior to receiving an award. Point-of-Contact for small business questions or assistance is the Portland District Deputy for SMall Business is Carol McIntyre at 503-808-4602 or Carol.A.Mcintyre@usace.army.mil. THIS PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE IS FOR THE PURPOSE OF INFORMING INDUSTRY THAT THIS SOLICITATION WILL BE POSTED ON beta.SAM.gov ON OR ABOUT 06 OCTOBER 2021. THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL, AND ANY PROPOSALS RECEIVED AS A RESULT OF THIS PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED OR EVALUATED. THE GOVERNMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CANCEL THIS SOLICITATION EITHER BEFORE OR AFTER THE CLOSING DATE. NO REIMBURSEMENT WILL BE MADE FOR ANY COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH PROVIDING INFORMATION IN RESPONSE TO THIS PRESOLICITATION NOTICE OR ANY FOLLOW-UP INFORMATION REQUEST.