Confined Spaces Blanket Purchase Agreement
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, Pittsburgh District, is seeking Permit Required Confined Space (PRCS) Rescue Services under a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA). This requirement supports the maintenance of eight multi-purpose flood-damage reduction reservoirs in Pennsylvania and Ohio, specifically for entries into discharge conduits (tunnels). The BPA aims to provide a cost-effective, rapid-response method for facility maintenance. Interested companies should submit capabilities statements by June 16, 2026.
Scope of Work
Services involve performing rescue and retrieval of 1-4 persons from PRCS, specifically dam discharge tunnels that may contain several feet of water and present risks such as hazardous atmospheres, drowning, or hypothermia. Key requirements for selected BPA holders include:
- Providing a team of qualified and trained personnel with documented proficiency, equipment, and training specific to both confined space and water rescue.
- At least one rescue team member must hold current CPR/First Aid certification.
- The team must have conducted a simulated rescue in a representative space within the last 12 months.
- All rescue team members must be fully trained and qualified as confined space authorized entrants, proficient in hazard recognition, atmospheric testing, and isolation procedures.
- Compliance with all technical, safety, and security requirements of the BPA and individual Calls.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for services.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- Response Due: June 16, 2026, at 8:00 PM ET.
- Published: June 9, 2026.
Additional Notes
The establishment of a BPA does not guarantee future Calls or a specific amount of work. The Government makes no representation regarding the number of Calls or actual work ordered. Companies interested in this opportunity should send their capabilities statements to the Contract Specialist, Isaiah Johnson, at isaiah.m.johnson@usace.army.mil.