Spare Transformers for the Lower Snake River Plants
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 Engineer District Walla Walla, under the Department of Defense, is soliciting proposals for Spare Transformers for the Lower Snake River Plants (Solicitation W912EF26RA003). This unrestricted opportunity seeks contractors to design, manufacture, and deliver two Class II Generator Step-Up (GSU) power transformers (T1 and T2) and associated accessories. The overall contract is estimated at $40 Million. Proposals are due June 17, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement includes the design, manufacture, delivery, off-loading, reassembly, and testing of two single-phase GSU power transformers at the Little Goose Lock and Dam storage yard in Washington. The transformers must be:
- Transformer T1: 164,000/218,666 kVA, 500kV class.
- Transformer T2: 82,000/109,334 kVA, 500kV class. Both must be oil-immersed, ONAN/ONAF cooled, suitable for outdoor operation, and compatible with existing shell-type transformers. A critical requirement, justified via sole-source, is the use of Hitachi brand high-voltage, high-voltage neutral, and low-voltage bushings to ensure direct replacement and compatibility with existing electrical bus duct systems without modification. Numerous detailed technical specifications, engineering drawings, and submittals are provided in the solicitation attachments.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Solicitation (Firm Fixed-Price anticipated, with Economic Price Adjustment and Installment Payment options).
- Estimated Value: $40,000,000.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted / Full and Open Competition.
- Proposal Due: June 17, 2026.
- Delivery Date: On or before May 31, 2030.
- Published: May 7, 2026 (latest amendment).
Evaluation Factors
Award will be made on a best-value tradeoff basis. Evaluation factors include:
- Fabrication Plan and Schedule
- Technical Approach
- Past Performance (assessed via NAVFAC/USACE PPQ-0)
- Small Business Participation
- Price The first three factors are equally important and more important than Small Business Participation. Factors 1-4 combined are significantly more important than Price. Offerors must submit a Small Business Participation Proposal.
Submission Requirements
Proposals must be submitted electronically in two volumes: Technical and Price & Administrative. A bid guarantee (20% of bid price or $3,000,000, whichever is less) is required, unless the offeror opts out of installment payment financing. Offerors must acknowledge all amendments, including those clarifying security requirements for government financing and updating various FAR clauses.
Contacts
- Primary: Preston Jones (Preston.E.Jones@usace.army.mil, 5095277206)
- Secondary: Jani C Long (jani.c.long@usace.army.mil, 5095277209)