Bid guide
How to bid on the John Day Dam Fish Pump Rehabilitation Project for the Army
What the Army is buying
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers needs a contractor to remove, refurbish, and replace major components of Fish Pump Unit 1 at John Day Lock and Dam in Rufus, Oregon. This work includes shafts, bearings, bearing brackets, and right-angle drive gearboxes. The project is valued between $5 million and $10 million.
This is a total small-business set-aside opportunity. The work falls under NAICS code 237990, Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction, with a size standard of $45 million.
Key dates and deadlines
Proposals are due by Friday, September 18, 2026, at 9:00 PM Pacific Daylight Time (PDT). Bids will be opened on Monday, September 21, 2026, at 10:00 AM PDT. The deadline for submitting bidder inquiries is the close of business on the seventh business day preceding the solicitation due date. Inquiries received after this deadline may not be answered.
The outage window for this project has been extended through June 30, 2028.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for small businesses specializing in heavy and civil engineering construction, particularly those with experience in large-scale mechanical refurbishment and replacement projects. Firms with expertise in dam infrastructure or water management systems will find this relevant. The project requires a contractor capable of handling complex component removal and installation.
Given the total small-business set-aside, only small businesses meeting the NAICS 237990 size standard of $45 million are eligible to bid.
How to respond
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For access to certain Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) attachments, your organization must have a minimum CMMC Level 1 Self-verification. You will need to submit your CMMC Unique Identifier Number and CAGE Code via email to [email protected] and [email protected].
Practical tips for preparing a competitive response
Carefully review all amendments to the solicitation, as they often contain critical updates to deadlines, specifications, and required documents. Ensure your proposal addresses all revised specifications and incorporates any new attachments. Pay close attention to the extended outage window and how it might impact your project timeline and resource allocation.
Since CMMC Level 1 self-verification is required for CUI access, ensure your organization has completed this step and can provide the necessary unique identifier and CAGE code promptly. This is a prerequisite for viewing all pertinent documents, which are essential for a complete and accurate bid. Double-check all submission requirements and deadlines, especially the specific time zones mentioned, to avoid disqualification.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
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