BARGE AND TOW SERVICES FOR SAFETY TESTING AT THE CHICAGO SANITARY AND SHIP CANAL (CSSC) FISH BARRIERS
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Chicago District, has issued a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ) for Barge and Tow Services to support safety testing at the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal (CSSC) Fish Barriers. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside (NAICS 483113). The government intends to award one purchase order by the end of January 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide essential tow services for safety testing operations. Specific requirements include approximately one week of services in February 2026 and another week in July 2026, as detailed in the enclosed Statement of Work.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Request for Quotations (RFQ) / Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (NAICS Code 483113, 800-employee size standard)
- Award Intention: By end of January 2026
- Questions Due: January 9, 2025 (Note: This date precedes the notice publication and amendments)
- Published Date: January 26, 2026
Submission Requirements
Offerors must possess an active registration in SAM.gov to submit a quotation. Access to the solicitation documents and the ability to place an offer requires registration with the DoD Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) system via https://piee.eb.mil. All correspondence should reference Solicitation Number W912P626QA006.
Additional Notes
Amendment No. 0001 was posted on January 8, 2026, and Amendment No. 0002 was posted on January 12, 2026. These amendments are available in the Attachments Section. The primary point of contact for this acquisition is Ericka Hillard at ericka.d.hillard@usace.army.mil.