Market Research for construction of Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Upgrades at the Troy Lock and Dam in Troy, New York.
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, New York District, is conducting Market Research (Sources Sought) for the construction of Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Upgrades at the Troy Lock and Dam in Troy, New York. This effort aims to identify qualified firms, particularly Small Businesses, 8(a), HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), and Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB), for a future acquisition. The estimated construction cost is between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000. Responses are due by July 1, 2026.
Scope of Work
The project involves upgrading the lock's existing Allen Bradley (AB) SLC5/03 PLC system and replacing hydraulic operating systems, actuators, and power units for miter gates and culvert valves, which have reached end-of-life. Key tasks include:
- Mobilization and demobilization.
- Removal and reinstallation of concrete panels.
- Removal and disposal of existing electrical distribution, conductors, and machinery.
- Fabrication and installation of new machinery and power distribution.
- Replacement and upgrade of the centralized PLC system, including component replacement and control programming.
- Full system commissioning for electrical power distribution, machinery, and PLC lock controls.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- NAICS: 237130 (Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction) with a $45.0 million size standard.
- Estimated Value: $5,000,000 to $10,000,000.
- Set-Aside Interest: Small Business, 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB.
- Response Due: July 1, 2026, by 4:00 PM EST.
- Published: June 17, 2026.
- Place of Performance: Troy Lock and Dam, Troy, NY 12180.
Submission Requirements
Interested firms must submit a confidential survey questionnaire as a PDF via email to matthew.e.lubiak@usace.army.mil. Required information includes:
- Firm details (name, address, phone, fax, point of contact, email, CAGE Code, UEI).
- Verification of small business status (e.g., 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB).
- Statement of interest to bid.
- Qualification Criteria: At least three (maximum five) relevant projects performed as a Prime Contractor, including dollar values.
- Forecasted use of materials, equipment (e.g., hydraulic excavators, low-pressure hauling), and storage locations.
- Capabilities and capacity for intended operations, including experience with environmental window restrictions.
- Bonding capacity (per contract and total).
- Percentage and type of work to be self-performed, referencing relevant FAR clauses (52.219-14, 52.219-3, 52.219-27).
- Details on bidding strategy (sole, prime with subcontractors, joint venture), dollar limits, and largest prime contracts.
- Contractor comments or recommendations.
Additional Notes
This is a Sources Sought Announcement for market analysis only. No awards will be made from responses, and no solicitation is available at this time. Responses will be used to determine the appropriate acquisition strategy for a future procurement. The Government does not intend to rank submittals or provide replies to interested firms.