Big Bend 230kV Tie-Line Switch Replacement

Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE
State: South Dakota
Type of Government: Federal
FSC Category:
  • Z - Maintenance, Repair or Alteration of Real Property
NAICS Category:
  • 237130 - Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction
Posted Date: Sep 14, 2026
Due Date: Oct 5, 2026
Solicitation No: W9128F26SC003
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Big Bend 230kV Tie-Line Switch Replacement
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Contract Opportunity
Notice ID
W9128F26SC003
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Department/Ind. Agency
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-tier
DEPT OF THE ARMY
Major Command
US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
Sub Command
ENGINEER DIVISION NORTHWESTERN
Sub Command 2
ENDIST OMAHA
Office
W071 ENDIST OMAHA
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General Information
  • Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Original)
  • Original Published Date: Sep 14, 2026 11:58 am CDT
  • Original Response Date: Oct 05, 2026 02:00 pm CDT
  • Inactive Policy: Manual
  • Original Inactive Date: Oct 19, 2026
  • Initiative:
    • None
Classification
  • Original Set Aside:
  • Product Service Code: Z2MD - REPAIR OR ALTERATION OF EPG FACILITIES - HYDRO
  • NAICS Code:
    • 237130 - Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction
  • Place of Performance:
    Big Bend Dam PowerhouseSD-47, 33573 N. Shore RoadFort Thompson, SD 57339 57339
Description
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Omaha District intends to determine the extend of capable small businesses and other than small business firms that have the availability in providing the requirement described below. USACE is considering issue a Total Small Business Set-Aside Request for Proposal that will result in one (1) Firm Fixed Priced contract for the 230 kV Tie-Line Switch Replacement at Big Bend Powerhouse, Fort Thompson, SD. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 237130, Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction. Estimated magnitude of construction is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000. The general scope of work is to replace the disconnect switches connecting the Big Bend Power Plant to two (2) 230kV transmission tie lines. This equipment is located on top of the powerhouse structure and on the tailrace side of the dam next to the 230kV generator step-up transformers. Existing switch ratings are 242kV with a 900kV BIL; Ampacities range from 1,200A to 2,000A. The replacement scope is five (5) motor operated circuit switchers, two (2) load rated operated disconnects, six (6) grounding switches, and the associated equipment needed to place the 230kV switch connection back into service. Please respond to all information requested in this notice no later than 05 October 2026 at 2pm Central. Please include the Sources Sought Identification Number in the subject line of the email submission and send to Brianna.N.Wohlers@usace.army.mil. Please provide any comments or identify any concerns your company has regarding the planned solicitation. Note that the Government will not be responding to inquiries about the proposed solicitation at this time. Your responses and comments will be used by Government personnel to assess the viability and scope of the proposed solicitation and assist market research efforts, and will be kept in strictest confidence. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.
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Contact Information
Contracting Office Address
  • KO CONTRACTING OFFICE 1616 CAPITOL AVENUE
  • OMAHA , NE 68102-4901
  • USA
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History
  • Sep 14, 2026 11:58 am CDTSources Sought (Original)
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