The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Walla Walla District in Walla Walla, Washington, has a requirement for Turbine Pit Fall Protection for Lower Monumental Lock & Dam to furnish and deliver five (5) rigid rail systems complete with all mounting hardware and two (2) self retracting lifelines.

The synopsis is not a Request for Quotes (RFQ) or proposals (RFP). This announcement is for information and planning purposes only and is not a commitment by the Government, implied or otherwise, to issue a solicitation or award a contract.

Rigid Rails: Each rigid rail shall be single rail, plain track, 24'-8 quote mark long with two trolleys, designed to provide fall protection for two workers. Rails will be mounted to the bottom of an existing 2 quote mark wide x 4 quote mark tall HSS steel tube parallel with the supporting tube. All mounting hardware including supports, rail splices, and end stops shall be included. See drawing M-101 for configuration. The complete system must comply with OSHA's required safety factor of 2 and be designed in accordance with ANSI Z359.6

Self Retracting Lifelines: Self retracting lifelines shall be DBI-SALA Ultra-lok RSQ Self-Retracting Lifeline with Rescue or equal with the following features:
3/16 in diameter stainless steel wire rope
75 to 310 lbs capacity range
Zinc plated alloy steel locking and swiveling hook with 5000 lbs tensile strength.
50 ft length
Dual mode: self rescue or assisted rescue.
Meets OSHA 1926.502, 1910.66, ANSI Z359.1, A10.32, CSA Z259.2.2 Type II
Include Carabineer for attachment to rigid rail

RFQ number W912EF14Q0101 will be issued in the near future. The closing date and time will be detailed in the RFQ and any amendments that may be issued.

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