MNA Powerhouse Seals Purchase
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- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
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- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
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Quick Summary
The U.S. Army Engineer District Walla Walla has awarded a Firm Fixed-Price contract for the MNA Powerhouse Seals Purchase to B&H International LLC on May 6, 2026. This contract covers the procurement of replacement seals for the McNary Lock & Dam in Umatilla, OR, for Fiscal Year 2026.
Scope of Work
The awarded contract encompasses the manufacturing and supply of various seal assemblies for the McNary Lock & Dam. Key components include:
- Station Service Draft Tube Stoplog Seals: Top Seal Assembly (rectangular) and Bottom Seal Assembly (U-shaped), based on Drawing Number 1529-3D.
- Powerhouse Gallery Watertight Door Seals: Three units, based on Drawing Number G-2652.
- Powerhouse Draft Tube Stoplog Repair Pit Watertight Door Seal: One unit, based on Drawing Numbers MDP-2.1-5-0/121 and G-2646.
- Seal Manufacturing: Seals must be molded (not extruded) with one-piece corners, using specific natural rubber compounds free from reclaim, silica, and coarse materials. They must meet detailed ASTM physical characteristics for durometer hardness, tensile strength, elongation, compression set, water absorption, low temperature brittleness, and specific gravity.
- Government Furnished Property (GFP) Management: The contractor is responsible for inspecting, cleaning, preserving, and shipping GFP seal molds. Two GFP seal molds (approx. value $20,000 each) were provided by the Government.
- ASTM Testing: One job to test the physical characteristics of the rubber compound.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price
- Awardee: B&H International LLC
- Award Date: May 6, 2026
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Place of Performance: McNary Lock and Dam, Umatilla, OR 97882, United States.
- Period of Performance: Delivery is FOB Destination within fifteen (15) weeks of contract award.
Evaluation
The award was made to the responsible offeror meeting or exceeding all solicitation requirements and representing the best value based on price, as outlined in the original solicitation W912EF26QA032.