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Black Rock Lock Composite Bulkhead Fabrication and Delivery

ID: W912P425RA012 • Type: Special Notice
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Posted: June 10, 2025, 3:05 p.m. EDT

10 Jun 20225 Update: To further assist the Corps in the market research process and to inform our decision on a small business set-aside (or no set aside), we ask for interested firms to provie their UEI # and past performance on 2-3 similar projects. Please include a description of the project. Please submit this information via email to andrew.b.hewitt@usace.army.mil NLT June 24, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. EST. This would be appreciated but not mandatory by any means to attend the industry day. Companies that don't attend the industry day are also invited to provide this information.

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The US Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District, is hosting a VIRTUAL Industry Day on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. EST, regarding the fabrication and delivery of stackable fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) bulkheads, and auxiliary components for the Black Rock Lock (BRL). The stack-able bulkheads are approximately 74-ft long and stack to a total height of 33-ft. The Government seeks feedback from engineers and fabricators with experience overseeing similar projects, which will be used for planning purposes. Draft plans and specifications are provided with this announcement.

In addition to the Black Rock Lock dewatering bulkheads project, there are several more similar FRP composite dewatering bulkhead/stoplog projects that will likely be advertised within the next year including: 8 stoplogs 130-ft long by 4-ft tall, 10 stoplogs 84-ft long x 5-ft tall, 4 bulkheads 14-ft long by 13-ft tall, 2 bulkheads 40-ft long by 7-ft tall, and 1 bulkhead 20-ft long by 15-ft tall. An overview of these projects will be given.

This Industry Day will be an excellent opportunity for contractors with NAICS codes 326199, 325999, and 237990. This effort is to help shape upcoming requirements and to virtually meet the USACE team. Manufacturing, Construction and Engineering firms with experience in the design and fabrication of bulkheads are highly encouraged to attend. There will also be discussion where the Government will be seeking feedback regarding design, fabrication, delivery, USACE or contractor installation, and site preparation for this work.

Please contact Andrew Hewitt at Andrew.B.Hewitt@usace.army.mil NLT Monday June 16, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. EDT to confirm attendance. Please include your company details and the email addresses of all individuals who wish to attend. Your attendance will be confirmed and a link for the virtual meeting will be sent to each of the email addresses provided.

To further assist the Corps in the market research process and to inform our decision on a set-aside, we ask for interested firms to provie their UEI # and past performance on 2-3 similar projects. Please submit this information via email to andrew.b.hewitt@usace.army.mil NLT June 24, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. EDT.

This effort will assist the Corps in developing plans and specifications for the fabrication and delivery of stackable bulkheads and auxiliary components for the BRL.

More information will be provided.

Disclaimer: This event is not considered to be a solicitation announcement nor offer of contract and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government for any purpose.

Posted: June 3, 2025, 1:35 p.m. EDT
Background
The US Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District, is hosting a virtual Industry Day on June 17, 2025, to discuss the fabrication and delivery of stackable fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) bulkheads and auxiliary components for the Black Rock Lock (BRL).

The goal of this contract is to gather feedback from experienced engineers and fabricators to assist in planning for upcoming projects. The event will also cover additional similar FRP composite dewatering bulkhead projects expected to be advertised within the next year.

Work Details
The contract involves the design, fabrication, and delivery of stackable FRP bulkheads approximately 74-ft long and 33-ft high. Contractors are expected to provide detailed design analyses that include general parameters, functional requirements, design objectives, assumptions, and calculations.

Key tasks include:
1. Preparation of a Design Quality Control Plan identifying Designers of Record responsible for various design areas.
2. Compliance with specific design requirements including maximum allowable axial, bending, and shear strains in FRP structures.
3. Submission of documentation demonstrating compliance with structural integrity and performance requirements.
4. Use of materials conforming to specified standards for durability against environmental conditions.
5. Coordination with the USACE CAD/BIM Technology Center for standard content access.
6. Quality Control Organization setup with qualified personnel overseeing compliance throughout the project lifecycle.

Place of Performance
The geographic location for performance is not explicitly stated but pertains to projects associated with the Black Rock Lock.

Overview

Response Deadline
June 16, 2025, 10:00 a.m. EDT Past Due
Posted
June 3, 2025, 1:35 p.m. EDT (updated: June 10, 2025, 3:05 p.m. EDT)
Set Aside
None
Place of Performance
Buffalo, NY 14207 United States
Source
SAM
Current SBA Size Standard
750 Employees
Signs of Shaping
64% of similar contracts within the Department of the Army had a set-aside.
On 6/3/25 USACE Buffalo District issued Special Notice W912P425RA012 for Black Rock Lock Composite Bulkhead Fabrication and Delivery due 6/16/25.
Primary Contact
Name
Andrew Hewitt   Profile
Phone
(716) 339-3307

Secondary Contact

Name
Jeffrey G. Ernest   Profile
Phone
(716) 879-4173

Documents

Posted documents for Special Notice W912P425RA012

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEPT OF THE ARMY > USACE > LRD > W072 ENDIST BUFFALO
FPDS Organization Code
2100-W912P4
Source Organization Code
100255355
Last Updated
June 10, 2025
Last Updated By
jeffrey.g.ernest@usace.army.mil
Archive Date
Aug. 1, 2025