How to bid on Excitation System Replacement at Table Rock Dam for the Army Corps of Engineers

What the agency is buying

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Little Rock District, needs a contractor to replace an excitation system at Table Rock Dam in the White River Basin, Taney County, Missouri. This is a construction contract with an estimated value between $1 million and $5 million. The work must be completed within 435 calendar days.

Key dates and deadlines

This Request for Proposals (RFP) was published on July 10, 2026. All proposals are due by August 21, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET. It is your responsibility to monitor the portal for any amendments to the solicitation, as these will be issued via PIEE/GPE.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is a total Small Business Set Aside. It is suitable for firms specializing in Motor and Generator Manufacturing, under NAICS Code 335312, with a small business size standard of 1,250 employees. The contract will be a firm-fixed price construction contract.

To be eligible, your company must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM). Additionally, this solicitation requires compliance with Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 1 (Self) for any contractor or subcontractor information systems that will process, store, or transmit Federal Contract Information (FCI). You will need to submit CMMC UID(s) issued by SPRS prior to award.

How to respond

To access the solicitation, 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. Once you have the solicitation, you must download it and monitor the portal for any updates or amendments.

Proposals will be evaluated using the Best Value - Trade Off method. Ensure your company is registered with SAM before submitting a proposal.

Tips for preparing a competitive response

Carefully review all sections of the RFP, especially those detailing the technical requirements for the excitation system replacement and the evaluation criteria. Since this is a Best Value - Trade Off evaluation, highlight not just your ability to meet the requirements, but also any unique strengths or efficiencies your firm offers.

Pay close attention to the CMMC Level 1 (Self) requirement. Ensure your information systems meet this standard and that you are prepared to provide the necessary CMMC UID(s) from SPRS. Early preparation for this cybersecurity compliance is crucial.

Given the 435-day completion timeline, provide a detailed project schedule that demonstrates your capacity to complete the work efficiently and on time. Clearly outline your team's experience with similar construction projects, particularly those involving electrical systems or dam infrastructure.