Fort Peck Excitation System Upgrade
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 US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), specifically W071 ENDIST OMAHA under the DEPT OF THE ARMY, is conducting market research via a Sources Sought notice for the Fort Peck Excitation System Upgrade. This initiative seeks information from qualified contractors for the potential modernization of excitation systems at the remote Fort Peck Dam hydroelectric facility in Fort Peck, MT. Responses are due by April 7, 2026.
Scope of Work
USACE is evaluating two approaches for the facility's two powerhouses:
- Powerhouse 1 (Units 1-3): Targeted modernization, focusing on replacing obsolete front-end excitation controls, field breakers, and operator interface components while potentially reusing existing digital excitation regulator hardware and cubicles.
- Powerhouse 2 (Units 4-5): Full excitation system replacement, involving the removal of existing legacy equipment and installation of new digital static excitation systems. The anticipated scope includes modern digital systems, integration, modeling, validation, and testing, to be performed in a remote location requiring coordination across multiple units and outage windows.
Information Requested
Interested contractors should provide details on:
- Experience with excitation system modernization/replacement at hydroelectric or comparable facilities within the last five years.
- Experience in electrical construction/renovation in restricted, remote, or logistically challenging locations.
- Experience coordinating work across multiple generating units or phased outages.
- Company's approach to self-performing vs. subcontracting major aspects.
- Capability to perform the work and meet experiential requirements.
- Staffing and mobilization strategies for remote facilities.
- General feedback on the acquisition. Respondents must also indicate SAM registration status, their NAICS code (specifically 335311 - Industrial Control Electrical Device Manufacturing or similar), and any relevant Small Business Administration (SBA) classifications.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- NAICS Code: 335311 (Industrial Control Electrical Device Manufacturing)
- Product Service Code: Z2KA (Repair Or Alteration Of Dams)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: April 7, 2026, 7:00 PM UTC
- Published: March 23, 2026
Additional Notes
This notice is solely for market research purposes to assess industry capability, interest, and potential acquisition strategies. It does not constitute a solicitation or commitment by the Government to award a contract.