DWA Turbine Guide Bearing Pumps
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District, has issued a Presolicitation for the supply of DWA Turbine Guide Bearing Pumps for the Dworshak Dam. This will be a firm-fixed-price supply contract and is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The solicitation is expected to be released soon via SAM.gov.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the supply of eight (8) three-screw positive displacement rotary pumps in accordance with technical specifications. Specifically:
- Five (5) pumps for Main Units 1 & 2: Three (3) AC pumps (9 GPM at 75 PSI) and two (2) DC pumps (9 GPM at 75 PSI). Each requires C-face adaptors and jaw-style couplings.
- Three (3) pumps for Main Unit 3: Two (2) AC pumps (24 GPM at 75 PSI) and one (1) DC pump (24 GPM at 75 PSI). Each requires C-face adaptors and jaw-style couplings. All pumps must be of the same make, constructed from new materials, feature mechanical seals, alloy steel power rotors, gray iron idle rotors, permanently greased ball bearings, and cast iron casings. Motors are not included. OSHA-approved guards for coupling and rotating parts are required.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Supply Contract
- NAICS Code: 333914 - Measuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing (Small Business Size Standard: 750 employees)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside
- Delivery Deadline: On or before June 15, 2026, FOB Dworshak Dam, Ahsahka, ID.
- Published Date: May 27, 2026
- Response Date (Presolicitation): June 5, 2026 (This is the notice response date, not the solicitation response date).
Evaluation
Offerors must submit pre-award submittals including shop drawings of pumps, adaptors, and couplings, along with catalog cut sheets and performance information demonstrating compliance with technical specifications (Sections 3.0 through 7.0). Failure to provide technically acceptable information will result in the bid not being considered.
Additional Notes
This is a presolicitation notice for planning purposes; it is not a request for quotes or proposals. The official solicitation will be released on SAM.gov. Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov prior to award. Offerors are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov for the solicitation release and any updates. Seven days prior notification of shipment is required for deliveries to Dworshak Dam. The primary contact is Nathan Bruce at nathan.i.bruce@usace.army.mil or 509-527-7224.