C&D Canal Building Replacement
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), Philadelphia District (NAP), is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought for the Chesapeake & Delaware (C&D) Canal Building Replacement Project in Chesapeake City, MD. This market research aims to identify capable contractors for a project estimated between $10,000,000 and $25,000,000. Responses are due by February 10, 2026, at 1:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
This project involves the demolition and consolidation of existing mechanics, bridge, and storage buildings at the C&D Canal field office. A new 9,000 square foot maintenance building will be constructed, featuring HVAC, electrical, communications, fire protection, life safety, plumbing, waste oil storage, and compressed air systems. Additionally, a 3,000 square foot storage shed will be designed and built. The scope also includes extensive civil site work, such as paving, stormwater drainage, utility connections (domestic water, sanitary sewer), a vehicle wash area, and fire hydrants. Innovative and life cycle cost-effective solutions are encouraged.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Estimated Magnitude: $10,000,000 - $25,000,000
- Estimated Period of Performance: 730 calendar days
- NAICS Code: 236220 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction ($45.0M size standard)
- Set-Aside: None specified (for market research purposes)
- Response Due: February 10, 2026, 1:00 PM ET
- Published: January 26, 2026
Purpose & Response Requirements
This RFI is solely for informational and market research purposes to determine a competitive basis and inform future acquisition strategies. It is not a solicitation. Interested contractors capable of performing this work should respond.
Responses should include:
- Firm name, CAGE/Unique Entity Identifier, and Point of Contact.
- Three (3) relevant building construction projects completed within the last ten years, detailing project name, contract number, completion year, on-time status, prime/subcontractor role, self-performed work percentage, dollar amount, and general description.
- Small business classification under NAICS 236220 and any sub-categories (e.g., HUBZone, 8(a), SDVOSB, WOSB).
- Anticipated subcontracting percentage and types of work to be subcontracted, especially to small businesses.
- Bonding capacity (per contract and aggregate).
- Indication of intent to submit a proposal if a solicitation is issued.
Submission Details
Responses must be submitted via email to Eric Leach (eric.a.leach@usace.army.mil) and Connor Struckmeyer (connor.a.struckmeyer@usace.army.mil). The email subject line must be "Sources Sought – C & D Canal Building Replacement". Submissions should be in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format.