13 days left · Presolicitation

Install 4 Corners Hydraulics at Dashields Locks and Dam

DEPT OF DEFENSE — W072 ENDIST PITTSBURGH

Small-business set-aside NAICS 237990 hydraulic systemscivil engineeringdemolitionelectrical installationconcrete work

BidQuill brief

The Department of Defense seeks a small business contractor to demolish the existing hydraulic system at Dashields Locks and Dam in Coraopolis, Pennsylvania, and install a new 4-corner hydraulic system with supporting buildings, controls, and equipment along the Ohio River.

Design and demolition of existing hydraulic system components (motors, pumps, reservoirs, piping, valves, electrical controls) and installation of new hydraulic power units, stainless-steel piping, electronic control systems, HPU buildings, control shelters, and testing/commissioning of all new equipment. Work includes concrete demolition/installation, electrical work, site analysis, and as-built drawings. Requires floating work plant and work boats for construction on the river.

What you'll need

Company must be registered and maintain active status in System for Award Management (SAM.gov)
Company must be registered in Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) Solicitation Module with PROPOSAL MANAGER role
Must qualify as a small business under NAICS 237990 (size standard $45,000,000)
Geotechnical and civil site analysis must be completed to confirm structural integrity of foundations
All as-built drawings must be stamped by a registered Professional Engineer (PE)
Contractor must furnish 9 new hydraulic cylinders (government furnishes 5)
contractor must design and construct HPU buildings and control shelters per performance specifications

Ideal bidder: Heavy and civil engineering contractors specializing in hydraulic systems, dam/locks infrastructure, and water resources projects, with experience in design-build work, floating plant operations on rivers, and large mechanical/electrical installations.

Est. value: Not stated

Eligibility: 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5). Only entities certified as small businesses under NAICS 237990 (size standard $45,000,000) are eligible to bid.

Solicitation #	W911WN26RA011
Notice type	Presolicitation
NAICS	237990
Set-aside	Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Place of performance	See notice
Response deadline	2026-06-18 17:00
Posted	2026-06-03

View & bid on SAM.gov → Contact: aaron.m.barr@usace.army.mil

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