Tionesta Dam Security Fence Installation

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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Pittsburgh District, has a need for a Commercial Construction Contract for installation of Security Fences at Tionesta Dam, Tionesta, Forest County, Pennsylvania. The scope of work includes removing and replacing existing security fencing at two locations, as well as installing new fencing at one additional location within Tionesta Dam property. At the Control Tower Bridge, the new security fence will be 12 feet high and will include a barbed-wire apron mounted on extension arms, along with gates matching the height and configuration of the fence. New fencing at the Control Tower Tunnel and the Visitor Information Center (VIC) – Fuel Tank Area will consist of 8-foot-high security fencing.

In general, the work includes demolition, disposal, and installation of complete security fencing systems in accordance with the drawings, specifications, and site conditions.

The NAICS Code is 238990 – All Other Specialty Trade Contractors, and the Small Business Size Standard is $19,000,000.00.

This procurement is 100% Set-Aside for Small Business.

In accordance with DFARS 252.204-7020, all contractors are required to have a current (i.e., not more than three years old) NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment on record in the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) to be considered for award. You are required to conduct, at a minimum, a Basic Assessment of your compliance with the 110 security controls outlined in NIST SP 800-171 and submit your summary level score to SPRS located in the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE). We encourage your company to complete the NIST SP 800-171 Assessment via SPRS prior to the Request for Quote (RFQ) due date to be considered for an award.

Any resultant award will be for one (1) Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Purchase Order. All responsible quoters are encouraged to submit a quote. The Request for Quote will be issued on, or about, 16 March 2026, via the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE), which posts the opportunity to SAM.gov.

Contractors are advised that APEX Accelerators provide free, expert assistance to small businesses interested in competing for federal, state, and local government contracts. Funded in part by the Department of Defense, these centers help businesses navigate the complexities of government procurement, from initial registration in systems like SAM to proposal review and submission. Small businesses are strongly encouraged to connect with their local APEX Accelerators to leverage these valuable services and enhance their potential for success in securing government contracts. The APEX Accelerators Website is: https://www.apexaccelerators.us/#/. From here, you can locate your local APEX Accelerators.

In order to submit a quote for this project, your company must:

1) Be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and maintain an active registration status.

2) be registered in the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) for the Solicitation Module with the PROPOSAL MANAGER Role.

System for Award Management (SAM) Registration

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b) Select Sign-In (top right)

c) Select Create an Account then follow the instructions

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e) Under the Entity Management widget, select “Get Started” button

f) Select Register Entity. As part of the entity registration, a Unique Entity ID will be assigned.

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Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) Solicitation Module Registration.

To register for PIEE follow the below instructions.

Register in PIEE:

a) Navigate to https://piee.eb.mil/

b) Select Register (top right)

c) Select Vendor

d) Create a User ID and Password and follow the prompts (next)

e) Create Security Questions (next)

f) Complete your User Profile Information (next)

g) Complete your supervisor or Approving Official Information (next)

h) Complete Roles

i) Step 1: Select SOL-Solicitation

ii) Step 2: Select Proposal Manager

iii) Step 3: Click Add Roles

iv) Step 4: Fill in your Location Code (CAGE Code) (next)

i) Provide a Justification for your registration (next)

j) Follow the remaining prompts to submit your registration

The Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) help desk may be reached by calling Telephone Number 866-618-5988 for assistance.

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