Lock and Dam 21 Bolted Tainter Gate Supply

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is seeking information from qualified sources for the fabrication and delivery of new bolted Tainter gates for Lock and Dam 21. The project involves the off-site fabrication of four Tainter gates, measuring approximately 20 feet high by 64 feet long, which are comprised of cold-rolled shapes and welded assemblies. The work does not include on-site installation of the Tainter gates. The NAICS code for this project is 332312, and the Government is considering using a Request for Proposal, Lowest Price Technically Acceptable or Best Value Trade Off Method for solicitation. Some key points to consider for this project are: • The fabricator must hold one or more of the following AISC certifications: Certified Bridge Fabricator - Intermediate (IBR), Certified Bridge Fabricator - Advanced (ABR), Certified Hydraulic Fabricator (HYD), or Certified Hydraulic Fabricator - Advanced (HYDA). • The project requires experience with heavy structural steel fabrication, complex welded and bolted assemblies, adherence to AWS D1.1 standards, industrial coating systems, and logistics for oversized components, including barge transport. • Small businesses may submit a capability statement that includes the expertise of large business partner companies under a teaming arrangement. • The small business prime contractor must perform at least 50% of the cost of manufacturing the supplies (not including the cost of materials).