Stainless-steel Passive Integrated Transponder (PIT) detection Ice and Trash Sluiceway (ITS) shield Fabrication W9127N25QA061

Refer to the Sources Sought Letter for important technical details and dates Disclaimer and Important Note - This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this Sources Sought or any follow up information. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. Any organization responding to this notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed to allow the Government to determine the organization's capabilities to perform the work. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or to provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted. All interested firms must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov to have size status considered. You must remain active for the duration of the solicitation process to be eligible for award of a Government contract 1. DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT: Portland District is seeking a Contractor to fabricate and deliver of a stainless-steel Passive Integrated Transponder (PIT) detection Ice and Trash Sluiceway (ITS) shield at Bonneville Dam in accordance with provided plans and specifications. Contract will be awarded through standalone firm fixed price supply contract. 2. Project Background The ITS serves as a surface flow route at Powerhouse 1. It provides a safe route of passage for migrating salmonids by reducing turbine passage. This effort will fabricate the metal housing for the PIT detection antenna to be installed by the Government once delivered. The shield will be installed by the Government atop an existing gate in Spillway 1B of the Bonneville Ice and Trash Sluiceway and serve both as a protective housing for PIT antennas and as a structural component maintaining the required hydraulic flow pattern. The stainless-steel shield is a critical component designed to withstand significant debris impacts and ensure the long-term functionality of the PIT detection system. This project is part of ongoing efforts to enhance juvenile salmonid tracking and research under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and aligns with USACE s mission to improve fish passage monitoring and data collection. 3. Project Scope. This contract covers the fabrication, quality control, and delivery of the stainless-steel PIT tag shield. The contractor will be responsible for: Fabrication of the stainless-steel shield in accordance with the specifications outlined in the attached mechanical drawings and Bonneville PIT Tag Detection Project documentation. Compliance with material and welding standards as defined by ASTM A240/A240M, AWS D1.6/D1.6M, and additional requirements specified by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) (see attached). Quality assurance and inspection protocols, including submittal of shop drawings, welding procedure specifications (WPS), weld tracking logs and other documents as required (see attached) Delivery of the completed shield to Bonneville Dam by Mar 15, 2026. The contractor is responsible for transportation and delivery to Bonneville Dam (see below). Coordination with USACE and Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission (PSMFC) regarding inspection and certification, ensuring compliance with all applicable structural and safety standards as outlined in the attachments. Additional considerations: a. Anticipated Schedule: CENWP intends to advertise in July or August of 2025 and award a Supply Contract in September 2025 with required delivery date by 15 March 2026. b. Estimated Construction Cost (ECC): The current magnitude of fabrication and delivery is to be estimated upon completion of this Sources Sought. Reference FAR 36.204 Disclosure of Magnitude and DFARS 236.204 Disclosure of Magnitude. c. Number and Type of Contracts: NWP contemplates awarding one firm-fixed-price supply contract. The acquisition strategy decision has not yet been determined. Maximum Small business participation is being sought at both the Prime and subcontracting levels. d. Anticipated Source Selection Process: The expected method to determine the best value to the government is undecided at this time. 4. Project Specific Constraints and Challenges: Fabrication and delivery must be completed by 15 March 2026.

Refer to the Sources Sought Letter for important technical details and dates Disclaimer and Important Note - This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this Sources Sought or any follow up information. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. Any organization responding to this notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed to allow the Government to determine the organization's capabilities to perform the work. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or to provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted. All interested firms must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov to have size status considered. You must remain active for the duration of the solicitation process to be eligible for award of a Government contract 1. DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT: Portland District is seeking a Contractor to fabricate and deliver of a stainless-steel Passive Integrated Transponder (PIT) detection Ice and Trash Sluiceway (ITS) shield at Bonneville Dam in accordance with provided plans and specifications. Contract will be awarded through standalone firm fixed price supply contract. 2. Project Background The ITS serves as a surface flow route at Powerhouse 1. It provides a safe route of passage for migrating salmonids by reducing turbine passage. This effort will fabricate the metal housing for the PIT detection antenna to be installed by the Government once delivered. The shield will be installed by the Government atop an existing gate in Spillway 1B of the Bonneville Ice and Trash Sluiceway and serve both as a protective housing for PIT antennas and as a structural component maintaining the required hydraulic flow pattern. The stainless-steel shield is a critical component designed to withstand significant debris impacts and ensure the long-term functionality of the PIT detection system. This project is part of ongoing efforts to enhance juvenile salmonid tracking and research under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and aligns with USACE s mission to improve fish passage monitoring and data collection. 3. Project Scope. This contract covers the fabrication, quality control, and delivery of the stainless-steel PIT tag shield. The contractor will be responsible for: Fabrication of the stainless-steel shield in accordance with the specifications outlined in the attached mechanical drawings and Bonneville PIT Tag Detection Project documentation. Compliance with material and welding standards as defined by ASTM A240/A240M, AWS D1.6/D1.6M, and additional requirements specified by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) (see attached). Quality assurance and inspection protocols, including submittal of shop drawings, welding procedure specifications (WPS), weld tracking logs and other documents as required (see attached) Delivery of the completed shield to Bonneville Dam by Mar 15, 2026. The contractor is responsible for transportation and delivery to Bonneville Dam (see below). Coordination with USACE and Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission (PSMFC) regarding inspection and certification, ensuring compliance with all applicable structural and safety standards as outlined in the attachments. Additional considerations: a. Anticipated Schedule: CENWP intends to advertise in July or August of 2025 and award a Supply Contract in September 2025 with required delivery date by 15 March 2026. b. Estimated Construction Cost (ECC): The current magnitude of fabrication and delivery is to be estimated upon completion of this Sources Sought. Reference FAR 36.204 Disclosure of Magnitude and DFARS 236.204 Disclosure of Magnitude. c. Number and Type of Contracts: NWP contemplates awarding one firm-fixed-price supply contract. The acquisition strategy decision has not yet been determined. Maximum Small business participation is being sought at both the Prime and subcontracting levels. d. Anticipated Source Selection Process: The expected method to determine the best value to the government is undecided at this time. 4. Project Specific Constraints and Challenges: Fabrication and delivery must be completed by 15 March 2026.

Refer to the Sources Sought Letter for important technical details and dates Disclaimer and Important Note - This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this Sources Sought or any follow up information. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. Any organization responding to this notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed to allow the Government to determine the organization's capabilities to perform the work. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or to provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted. All interested firms must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov to have size status considered. You must remain active for the duration of the solicitation process to be eligible for award of a Government contract 1. DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT: Portland District is seeking a Contractor to fabricate and deliver of a stainless-steel Passive Integrated Transponder (PIT) detection Ice and Trash Sluiceway (ITS) shield at Bonneville Dam in accordance with provided plans and specifications. Contract will be awarded through standalone firm fixed price supply contract. 2. Project Background The ITS serves as a surface flow route at Powerhouse 1. It provides a safe route of passage for migrating salmonids by reducing turbine passage. This effort will fabricate the metal housing for the PIT detection antenna to be installed by the Government once delivered. The shield will be installed by the Government atop an existing gate in Spillway 1B of the Bonneville Ice and Trash Sluiceway and serve both as a protective housing for PIT antennas and as a structural component maintaining the required hydraulic flow pattern. The stainless-steel shield is a critical component designed to withstand significant debris impacts and ensure the long-term functionality of the PIT detection system. This project is part of ongoing efforts to enhance juvenile salmonid tracking and research under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and aligns with USACE s mission to improve fish passage monitoring and data collection. 3. Project Scope. This contract covers the fabrication, quality control, and delivery of the stainless-steel PIT tag shield. The contractor will be responsible for: Fabrication of the stainless-steel shield in accordance with the specifications outlined in the attached mechanical drawings and Bonneville PIT Tag Detection Project documentation. Compliance with material and welding standards as defined by ASTM A240/A240M, AWS D1.6/D1.6M, and additional requirements specified by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) (see attached). Quality assurance and inspection protocols, including submittal of shop drawings, welding procedure specifications (WPS), weld tracking logs and other documents as required (see attached) Delivery of the completed shield to Bonneville Dam by Mar 15, 2026. The contractor is responsible for transportation and delivery to Bonneville Dam (see below). Coordination with USACE and Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission (PSMFC) regarding inspection and certification, ensuring compliance with all applicable structural and safety standards as outlined in the attachments. Additional considerations: a. Anticipated Schedule: CENWP intends to advertise in July or August of 2025 and award a Supply Contract in September 2025 with required delivery date by 15 March 2026. b. Estimated Construction Cost (ECC): The current magnitude of fabrication and delivery is to be estimated upon completion of this Sources Sought. Reference FAR 36.204 Disclosure of Magnitude and DFARS 236.204 Disclosure of Magnitude. c. Number and Type of Contracts: NWP contemplates awarding one firm-fixed-price supply contract. The acquisition strategy decision has not yet been determined. Maximum Small business participation is being sought at both the Prime and subcontracting levels. d. Anticipated Source Selection Process: The expected method to determine the best value to the government is undecided at this time. 4. Project Specific Constraints and Challenges: Fabrication and delivery must be completed by 15 March 2026.

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION - W9127N25QA061 Stainless-steel Passive Integrated Transponder (PIT) detection Ice and Trash Sluiceway (ITS) shield U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, PORTLAND DISTRICT (CENWP) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial supplies prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures, and additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation W9127N25QA61 is a Request For Quotes under FAR Part 13 for the establishment of a Firm Fixed price contract to Fabricate a Stainless-steel Passive Integrated Transponder (PIT) detection Ice and Trash Sluiceway (ITS) shield and incidental related work at Bonneville Lock and Dam, Cascade Locks, OR. This project is to This effort is to include all associated works required and described in attachment 1 BONN PIT Specification and Attachment 2 BONN PIT Drawing plans. The solicitation document s incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-04 Effective date 06/11/2025. This solicitation is advertised as a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS Code 332999 - All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing with a Small Business Size Standard of 750 Employees. All prospective offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov to be eligible for award. Lack of active SAM registration will make an offeror ineligible for award. 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS COMMERCIAL ITEMS (MAR 2023) ADDENDUM Proposals shall include the following: UEI Number CAGE Cod Contractor Name Payment Terms (net30) or Discount Point of Contact and Phone Number Email address Date Offer Expires (i). Technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement. Your quote package, MUST include spec sheets/information brochures for the services quoted in your package. Information should clearly show and demonstrate your company s ability to meet the stated requirement. Failure to provide enough information, will result in a determination of quote being unresponsive to the solicitation. Offerors shall submit quotes via email, please note the maximum file size is 10MB. Emails over this file size will not be received. Submit only written offers; oral offers will not be accepted. Please review this solicitation in its entirety including all solicitation attachments provided herein and submit an offer for the requested services as outlined in the file Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items. For offerors with a current registration in the System for Award Management (SAM), complete paragraph (b) of the provision and submit with the response to the RFQ. Bidder Inquires: All inquiries regarding this solicitation are to be submitted via ProjNet-Bid at https://projnet.org/projnet/. Telephone and email inquiries will not be accepted. ProjNet-Bid is a web-based program that allow offerors to post questions regarding the solicitation and to review all questions by other offerors, and answers by the U.S. Anny Corps of Engineers. No response will be posted to inquires after Close of Business on August 20, 2025. All bidders will be held to have reviewed the questions and responses in ProjNet-Bid prior to bid submission. To access the ProjNet-Bid website for the first time: 1) Register 2) Click Quick Add Key. (The Agency is USACE) 3) Enter the following information for access: The Bidder Inquiry Key for this solicitation is UXETN9-I2PIRE Valid business contact information (e.g. Company name, contact person, business address, phone number and email address). (required on first project only) For questions about the ProjNet-Bid, access the help tab on the ProjNet website. Submissions: Quotes are due no later than 28 August 2025, at 5:00 PM PST. Offerors are responsible for verifying receipt of their quotes to this office before the offer due date and time. Facsimile (Fax) responses are not accepted. Offerors shall submit quotes via email, oral offers will not be accepted. Quotes must be emailed to: consuelo.j.kiser@usace.army.mil & suzanne.w.hunt@usace.army.mil. The offeror shall provide pricing and complete all line items on Standard F on 1442 (SF 1442). Your proposal must be prepared in accordance with the below paragraphs and must include: 1. SF 1442, Solicitation - The SF1442 shall be filled out completely by the offeror and signed by an official that is authorized to bind the company. The offeror shall also acknowledge all amendments to the solicitation in accordance with the instructions on the Standard Form 30 or Block 19 of SF1442. For additional information regarding this solicitation contact: Consuelo Kiser at consuelo.j.kiser@usace.army.mil Attachments Solicitation Attachment 1 BONN PIT Specification Attachment 2 BONN PIT Drawing Plans Clauses and Provisions, found at the end of solicitation