How to bid on Excitation System Replacement, Greers Ferry Dam for DEPT of the Army

What the agency is buying

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Little Rock District, is seeking proposals to replace the excitation system at Greers Ferry Dam. This project is located on the Little Red River in Cleburne County, Arkansas. This is a construction contract with an estimated value between $1 million and $5 million.

This opportunity is a competitive total small business set-aside. The work must be completed within 365 calendar days from the contract award.

Key dates and deadlines

The solicitation was published on August 14, 2026. All proposals must be submitted by September 25, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET. It is important to submit your proposal before this deadline.

Amendments to the solicitation will be issued through the PIEE/GPE system. Vendors are responsible for downloading the solicitation and monitoring the site for any updates.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is specifically for small businesses. The relevant North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) Code is 335312, which covers Motor and Generator Manufacturing. The small business size standard for this NAICS code is 1,250 employees.

Firms with experience in electrical system replacement or similar construction projects, particularly those involving power generation infrastructure, would be well-suited for this bid.

How to respond

To access the solicitation documents, click the “View original source” link. If the first click takes you to the portal’s homepage, click the link again to go directly to the bid. You may need a free account on the portal to view all documents, though this is not always required.

Proposals will be evaluated using the Best Value - Trade Off method, leading to a firm-fixed price construction contract. All offerors must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) to submit a proposal. Registration for SAM is free.

Practical tips for your response

Ensure your company is registered in SAM and that your registration is active and up-to-date. This is a mandatory requirement for submitting a proposal.

This solicitation requires compliance with Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 1. You must meet CMMC Level 1 requirements before the contract is awarded. This means your information systems that process, store, or transmit Federal Contract Information (FCI) must comply. You will need to submit CMMC UID(s) issued by SPRS.

Carefully review all solicitation documents, including any amendments, to understand the full scope of work, technical specifications, and evaluation criteria. Since this is a Best Value - Trade Off evaluation, highlight your firm's strengths and how your proposed solution offers the best value to the government, beyond just price.