Lower Monumental Diffuser Grating
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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, Walla Walla District, is conducting market research via a Sources Sought notice for Lower Monumental Diffuser Grating. This initiative aims to identify businesses capable of providing these fabricated structural metal components for a future firm-fixed-price non-commercial supply contract. The primary NAICS code is 332312 – Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing with a 500-employee small business size standard. Responses are due June 3, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the supply of specific fabricated structural metal components, including:
- Wide Flange and Angle Sections: 6061-T6 material, conforming to ASTM B308/B308M.
- Grating: 6063-T6 material, manufactured per ANSI MBG 531-00 and ASTM F626.
- Undercut Anchors: ASTM Type 316 Stainless Steel, 0.75-inch diameter, minimum 10-inch effective depth, with specific seismic shear strength (20,875 lbf) and yield stress (105 ksi) requirements. Must be tested per ACI 355.2 and suitable for ACI 318, Appendix D, with a minimum pullout strength of 22,000 lbf. Includes necessary accessories and corrosion protection.
- Fasteners: Hex head bolts (ASTM F468 6061-T6), nuts (ASTM F467 6061-T6), washers (ASTM B209 6061-T6), and hot-dipped galvanized steel "G-Clip" grating fasteners. A minimum one-year warranty against factory defects is required for all supplied items.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research) for a future Firm-Fixed-Price Non-Commercial Supply Contract.
- NAICS Code: 332312 – Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing.
- Small Business Size Standard: 500 employees.
- Response Due: June 3, 2026, by 3:00 PM.
- Published: May 21, 2026.
- Place of Performance: Kahlotus, WA.
Submission Requirements
Interested businesses must submit the following:
- Up to three project examples demonstrating technical experience with similar work, including narrative, dollar value, completion date, and relevant qualifications/certifications.
- Reference list for each project.
- Details on subcontracting percentage and portions, if applicable.
- Company business size status (Large, Small, HUBZone, SDVOSB, 8(a), small disadvantaged, or woman-owned) relative to NAICS 332312.
- Statement of intent to submit an offer on the future solicitation.
- Statement of the company's bonding capacity (surety statement not required).
- Cage Code and SAM.gov Unique Entity ID (UEI).
Additional Notes
This is for market research and planning purposes only and is not a solicitation. No reimbursement will be made for response costs, and respondents will not be notified of market analysis results. It is the respondent's responsibility to monitor SAM.gov for any future solicitation. Submissions should be emailed to Preston Jones at preston.e.jones@usace.army.mil.