Renovation of the Fish Collection Facility on the Toutle River
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, Portland District (USACE) is conducting a Sources Sought for market research to identify qualified sources for the Renovation of the Fish Collection Facility on the Toutle River, WA. This project requires the installation of a new SCADA system with specific hardware components that must be compatible with Allen Bradley Studio 5000 software. Responses are due May 25, 2026.
Project Scope
This project involves renovating the existing Fish Collection Facility on the Toutle River to meet current BiOP requirements, stemming from the raising of the Sediment Retention Structure (SRS). The renovation includes installing a new System Acquisition and Control System (SCADA). The contractor-supplied hardware for this SCADA system must be capable of executing Government-generated software, specifically Allen Bradley Studio 5000.
Key hardware requirements include:
- Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) equipment compatible with Allen Bradley Studio 5000.
- Hardware for 4-20mA sensor inputs (analog input module).
- Hardware for 0-24VDC digital inputs and outputs.
- Module with multiple relay outputs.
- Main controller operating over Ethernet/IP protocol (CAT6).
- Hardware to control devices using Ethernet/IP protocol.
- 15" Human Machine Interface (HMI).
- Variable frequency drives (VFD or ASD) for 3 hp to 50 hp motors.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: May 25, 2026, 11:00 AM PDT
- Published: May 8, 2026
Purpose & Submission Requirements
This notice serves to identify potential sources that can provide the required brand name or equal items. USACE intends to solicit a brand name or equal component, but will require brand name only if the market cannot provide equal products. This is in accordance with RFO FAR 6.103-1 and RFO DFARS 206.103-170(c).
Interested parties must submit responses (limited to six pages) including:
- Name, make, and model of equipment.
- List of successful projects using their equipment.
- Proof that their PLC equipment can run Allen Bradley Studio 5000 software.
- Clear and convincing evidence for any proposed "equal" alternatives.
Additional Notes
This is for market research only and is not a Request for Proposal. A determination to compete this contract is solely at the Government's discretion. All interested firms must be registered in SAM.gov.