SAM #W912DW26PA113

Award for Urgent Replacement Packing Rings at Albeni Falls Dam Unit 1

This award addresses urgent operational needs at Albeni Falls Dam Unit 1: - Government Buyer: - US Army Corps of Engineers, Seattle District, Contracting Division - Vendor: - Alco Investment Company - Products Requested: - Replacement turbine hub blade seal packing rings - Fabricated from naval brass plate (alternative to original copper alloy castings) - Quantity: 1 set - No specific OEM or part number provided - Unique Requirements: - Rapid fabrication and delivery within five working days - Critical to restore Unit 1 before annual lake drawdown - Environmental protection for Bull Trout and Kokanee spawning - Prevents power generation losses and ensures operational safety - Notable Details: - Award made due to unusual and compelling urgency - Original packing rings were severely damaged and could not be refurbished - Estimated contract value: $90,344 - No specific OEMs identified; fabrication method is highlighted

Description

This contract action was awarded under other than full and open competition using the authority of 10 U.S.C. 3204(a); RFO 6.103-2 (Unusual and compelling urgency). 

Albeni Falls Dam's Unit 1 main generating unit is currently offline for scheduled maintenance and replacement of its turbine blade seals. During unit disassembly, the project crew discovered that the original copper alloy packing rings were severely distorted and cracked as a result of previous repairs, age, and long-term mechanical wear. Because of the extent of this physical damage, refurbishing or repairing the existing rings is not feasible, requiring a complete replacement to restore the unit to service. The contractor was able to meet the urgent timeline to get Unit 1 back in services as soon as possible. See Justification attached. 

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