Barkley Dam Spillway Gate Machinery Painting

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Nashville District, issued a Sources‑Sought notice to gauge interest and capability for the “Barkley Dam Spillway Gate Machinery Painting” project at the Cumberland River in Grand Rivers, Kentucky. The effort, classified under NAICS 238320 (Painting and Wall Covering) and PSC Y1QA, is estimated at $1‑5 million with a 450‑day schedule and is expected to be competitively procured in Q3 FY26 as a firm‑fixed‑price contract using RFO 12 (Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable). The contractor will apply a single, consistent coating to the machinery of all twelve spillway gates, remove loose coatings, repair corrosion, and restore surfaces to “like‑new” condition while adhering to SSPC‑SP‑3 (or SSPC‑SP‑1 where SP‑3 is not feasible) and using power‑shrouded tools with vacuum collection. Work restrictions include no disassembly of active components (motors, gearboxes, bearings), removal only of covers/guards, use of the project’s intake gantry crane and maintenance platform, limiting out‑of‑service gates to three at any time, and maintaining Corps access to the crane for emergencies. All small‑business categories (SB, 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, EDWOSB) are strongly encouraged to respond, though prior contract performance is not required. Responses must be submitted exclusively via the online Market Survey Form (https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/xFTqssMfWh) by 11 May 2026, 1:00 PM CDT; no cost reimbursement is provided. Submissions will inform the eventual Small Business Participation Plan and overall acquisition strategy, which will be posted in SAM after market research is complete.

Notice ID

16a06061a7b74cf288cd5cd65411a24c

Solicitation Number

W912P526AABAR

NAICS Code

238320

Classification Code

Y1QA