Bid guide
How to bid on Bonneville Lock & Dam Commercial BPA for USACE NWP
What the agency is buying and why it matters
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Portland District, is conducting market research for a potential commercial Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for equipment transportation services at Bonneville Lock and Dam in Cascade Locks, Oregon. This RFI seeks information from qualified transportation companies for a five-year agreement, anticipated to run from Fall 2026 through Fall 2031.
The estimated annual value for orders under this BPA is between $52,000 and $60,000, though there is no guaranteed minimum. This is an opportunity for transportation firms to provide input and demonstrate their capabilities for a long-term agreement with a federal agency.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This is a Request for Information (RFI) for market research purposes, not a request for proposals or bids. The deadline for submitting your capability statement is September 30, 2026, at 3:00 PM Pacific Standard Time (PST).
Responses received will help the USACE Portland District plan its acquisition strategy, including determining the feasibility of small business set-asides. There is no commitment from the government to issue a formal solicitation or establish a BPA based on this RFI.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for transportation companies specializing in specialized freight (except used goods) trucking, local, under NAICS code 484220. The Small Business Administration (SBA) size standard for this NAICS code is $34.0 million.
Firms should possess the necessary qualifications, licenses, operating authority, and fleet capacity for local heavy-haul equipment transport. The agency is particularly interested in businesses that currently provide such services commercially under rate structures similar to standard commercial charge accounts or BPAs.
How to respond to this RFI
To respond, you must submit an electronic PDF document, with a maximum of eight pages (excluding standard licenses and certificates). The subject line of your email submission should be: Response to Sources Sought W9127N27QA001 – Bonneville Equipment Transport BPA – [Company Name].
All questions, clarifications, and capability submissions must be directed via email to the Contract Specialist, Raymie Briddell ([email protected]), or the Contracting Officer, Suzanne W. Hunt ([email protected]). Do not contact Bonneville Lock and Dam project or technical site personnel directly.
Tips for preparing a competitive response
Clearly address the technical and administrative criteria outlined in the RFI. Include your legal company name, physical address, CAGE code, and Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) registered in SAM.gov. State your business size under NAICS 484220 and any relevant socioeconomic classifications, such as Small Business, SDB/8(a), WOSB/EDWOSB, HUBZone, or SDVOSB/VOSB.
Provide a brief statement confirming your firm's experience in providing local heavy-haul equipment transport commercially. Offer feedback on the proposed acquisition structure, including whether the commercial market uses standardized equipment weight tiers and if there are standard commercial terms, insurance limits, or call notification structures that USACE should consider. If you include proprietary information, clearly mark it as such on specific pages, paragraphs, or tables.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
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