Lookout Point Powerhouse Drawdown Transformer Cooling Water Supply

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Portland District has a requirement for an FOB destination supply procurement of a commercial 20-ton refrigerated closed-loop water chiller system for a large transformer. The requirement includes associated 3-inch diameter piping, valving, a fused disconnect, and a 480V Panelboard with breakers. The system is intended to support transformer cooling water operations during reservoir drawdown at Lookout Point Powerhouse in Lane County, Oregon. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 333415 Air Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 1,250 employees. This procurement is set-aside, 100% for small business concerns. This synopsis is not a request for quotes (RFQ), proposals (RFP), or an invitation for bids (IFB). This is a pre-solicitation notice indicating that a solicitation for a competitive acquisition for the award of one firm-fixed-price contract is intended to be issued via Contract Opportunities at SAM.gov in approximately 1 day or less. This announcement is for information and planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, implied or otherwise, to issue a solicitation or award a contract. Quotes will be due approximately 10 days from the date the solicitation is issued, however, the 10-day time frame is estimated and subject to change. The definitive solicitation closing due date and time will be stated in the solicitation once issued and any associated amendments as applicable. All responsible sources may submit a quotation for consideration. Quotations must conform to the specifications provided with the solicitation upon its issuance. For contractors to conduct business with the Department of Defense, the contractor must provide registration information to the System for Award Management (SAM). Pursuant to RFO 4.203-1(b), firms must be SAM registered at the time their quotation is submitted. Registration instructions may be obtained, and online registration may be accomplished, at SAM.gov.