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How to bid on Heavy Duty Rolling Service Doors Replacement – Bonneville Lock and Dam
What the agency is buying
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District, is looking for a contractor to replace three heavy-duty rolling service doors and their electric operators at the Bonneville Lock and Dam in Cascade Locks, Oregon. This project involves supplying and installing new doors, as well as removing and disposing of the existing malfunctioning doors. This is a small business set-aside opportunity.
The agency is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to gather details on industry interest, capabilities, and qualifications. This RFI will help the government make informed decisions for a future solicitation.
Key dates and deadlines
This RFI was published on August 03, 2026. If you have questions about this pre-solicitation, they must be submitted via email by August 7, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time. When submitting questions, include the specific page number, section, and paragraph needing clarification.
Capability statements are due by August 14, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time. Submissions must be sent via email to both Consuelo Kiser and Suzanne Hunt. Oral, hand-carried, or faxed offers will not be accepted.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is a small business set-aside, making it suitable for small businesses specializing in construction, particularly those with expertise in metal window and door manufacturing (NAICS code 332321). The Product Service Code (PSC) is 5670 for Building Components, Prefabricated.
Firms with experience in installing large-scale doors are particularly well-suited. Installer documentation must show at least five completed installations on doors larger than 12 feet by 12 feet.
How to respond
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Your capability statement must be submitted via email to both Consuelo Kiser and Suzanne Hunt by the deadline. It needs to include your Unique Entity ID (UEI) Number, CAGE Code, contractor name and address, point of contact details, a statement proving support for NAICS code 332321, past performance summaries of similar work within the last three years, a description of your technical capabilities, and proof of installer experience for doors larger than 12 by 12 feet.
Tips for a competitive response
Carefully review all submission requirements and ensure every requested piece of information is included in your email submission. Pay close attention to the specific format and content requested for administrative credentials, NAICS compliance, past performance, technical capabilities, and installer qualifications.
For installer qualifications, provide clear and verifiable documentation or certificates for at least five installations of doors larger than 12 feet by 12 feet. Highlight your organization's technical expertise and any specialized equipment relevant to heavy-duty rolling service door installation. Ensure your past performance summaries clearly demonstrate experience with similar scope and complexity within the last three years.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
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