Construction of the ERCIP Wellfield Expansion at Fort Drum, NY
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, New York District (NAN), is conducting a Sources Sought for market research to identify qualified firms for the Design-Build (DB) construction of the ERCIP Wellfield Expansion at Fort Drum, NY. This notice aims to assess the capability and interest of small business concerns, including 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, and WOSB, to inform the acquisition strategy for this project. Responses are due by February 26, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The anticipated requirement involves the design and construction of five (5) new water wells, complete with well houses, SCADA systems/controls, site work, grading, utilities, and stormwater management features. The project also includes approximately 5 miles of waterline, communications infrastructure, duct bank, and overhead powerlines at Fort Drum. The government estimates the project can be completed within twenty-four (24) months from the Notice to Proceed.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Estimated Magnitude: Between $10,000,000 and $25,000,000
- Period of Performance: Estimated 24 months
- NAICS Code: 237990 – Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
- Size Standard: $45,000,000 annual revenue
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research to determine)
- Response Due: February 26, 2026, 2:00 PM EST
- Published: February 12, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested firms, both small and other than small businesses, are invited to submit a capability statement, limited to ten (10) pages. Submissions must include:
- Firm's name, address, point of contact, phone number, and email address.
- Business size and applicable SBA socioeconomic status (e.g., 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB).
- Demonstration of qualifications through two (2) relevant sample projects, detailing title, location, description, dollar amount, and relevancy to the sought qualifications.
Subcontracting Information (for Other-Than-Small Businesses)
Other Than Small Businesses (OTSB) are requested to provide information on their subcontracting practices and goals. This includes describing customary subcontracting practices, identifying prequalification requirements, discussing the feasibility of subcontracting, and providing estimated percentage goals for subcontracting to various socioeconomic categories (SB, SDB, WOSB, HUBZone, VOSB, SDVOSB).
Eligibility
Responses are restricted to U.S. firms established and registered in SAM.gov. For 8(a) and HUBZone firms, SBA certification is required.
Point of Contact
Brian Winters, Contract Specialist, at brian.h.winters@usace.army.mil.