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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Pittsburgh District intends to procure a construction project that involves pumping systems capable of preventing flooding of galleries at Monongahela River Locks and Dam 2 (Braddock Locks and Dam), under normal upstream pool levels. The pumping systems consist of three Government-furnished pump stations and piping. The major features of work are listed below:

1. Mechanical, Electrical and Structural Demolition and Disposal
   
   
   
   1. Removal of abandoned hydraulic piping and valves and disposal of oil. Removal of unused electrical and existing ladder wrungs.
   
   
   
   


2. Concrete Work consisting of fill of hydraulic pit for pump station install
   
   
   
   1. Removal of section of jib crane pad on landwall
   
   
   
   


3. Delivery of Government-furnished equipment to Braddock Locks and Dam
   
   
   
   1. Three self-priming pump stations, enclosure, controls and spares
   
   
   
   


4. Installation and modification of miscellaneous existing features
   
   
   
   1. Metal screening over wet wells and modification of hatch covers and lower approach grating
   
   
   
   


5. Installation of pump suction and discharge piping, appurtances, electrical and all controls

Typical pool elevations at Monongahela Locks and Dam 2, where work will be performed, are 718.7 upstream and 710.2 downstream (all elevations are based on the NGVD 88 datum).

Debris and rubbish shall be disposed of at a properly permitted facility licensed to accept waste or recyclable materials, as applicable.

Construction work will occur in close proximity to waterway traffic.

The work shall be completed within 270 calendar days after written Notice to Proceed.

In accordance with FAR 36.204 and DFARS 236.204, the estimated magnitude of this construction project is: Between $250,000 to $500,000.

The solicitation number is W911WN23B8017 and will be issued as an Invitation for Bid (IFB), 100% Small Business Set-Aside. The IFB will result in the award of a single firm fixed price (FFP). The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) Code for this procurement is 237990 Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction, with a small business size standard is $45M.

The Government is planning a pre-bid site visit; the date and time will be in the solicitation.

All *responsible Offerors are encouraged to participate. The IFB will be issued on or about 2 May 2023, online through Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) which posts the opportunity to SAM.gov; therefore, requests for hardcopies of the solicitation package will not be honored.

*Responsible means a contractor that meets the standards in FAR 9.104 - available at https://www.acquisition.gov

In order to submit a Bid on this project, your company must –

1. Be registered in System for Award Management (SAM) and maintain an active registration status.


2. Be registered in the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) for the Solicitation Module with the PROPOSAL MANAGER role.

System for Award Management (SAM) Registration

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To register in SAM:

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b. Select Sign-In (top right)

c. Select Create an Account then Follow the Instructions.

d. After Account is Set-up, Select Sign In.

e. Under the Entity Management widget, Select “Get Started” button.

f. Select Register Entity. As part of entity registration, a Unique Entity ID will be assigned.

For Additional Information on SAM:

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Registration must be in active status upon offer submission and remain active during award period.

Registration must be renewed every 365 days to remain active.

The Federal Service Desk (FSD) for SAM questions, may be contacted.

Phone Number: 866-606-8220

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Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) Solicitation Module Registration

To register for PIEE follow the below instructions.

Register in PIEE:

a. Navigate to https://piee.eb.mil/

b. Select Register [top right]

c. Select Vendor

d. Create a User ID and Password and follow the prompts [next]

e. Create Security Questions [next]

f. Complete your User Profile Information [next]

g. Complete your Supervisor or Approving Official Information [next]

h. Complete Roles

i. Step 1. Select SOL-Solicitation

ii. Step 2. Select Proposal Manager

iii. Step 3. Click Add Roles

iv. Step 4. Fill in your Location Code (CAGE Code) [next]

i. Provide a justification for your registration [next]

j. Follow the remaining prompts to submit your registration

The Electronic Business Service Desk for PIEE questions, may be contacted.

Phone Number: 866-618-5988

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Email: disa.global.servicedesk.mbx.eb-ticket-requests@mail.mil

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