FY26 Tug Boat Rental
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, Buffalo District, has issued a solicitation (W912P426QA002) for tug boat rental services. This 100% Small Business Set-Aside opportunity is for operations primarily on Lake Erie, from Buffalo, NY to Toledo, OH. The requirement falls under NAICS 532411 (Commercial Air, Rail, and Water Transportation Equipment Rental and Leasing). This posting is a solicitation to award a contract. The requirement may be delayed, revised, or cancelled at any time before award.
Scope of Work
The awarded contractor will provide tug boat rental services to support the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The primary area of operation will be on Lake Erie, covering the region between Buffalo, NY, and Toledo, OH. Amendment 1 changes the Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) to specifically include a line item for mobilization and demobilization.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation for a contract award
- Set-Aside: 100% Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS: 532411 - Commercial Air, Rail, and Water Transportation Equipment Rental and Leasing
- Published: April 16, 2026
- Response Due: Not specified in the provided data.
Submission & Inquiries
The official solicitation and any amendments will be available exclusively on the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) website at https://piee.eb.mil/. Offerors must register on PIEE to download the solicitation. Technical inquiries and questions must be submitted via Bidder Inquiry in ProjNet at http://www.ProjNet.org/ProjNet, using Solicitation Number W912P426QA002 and Bidder Inquiry Key 2PU72K-VA2S77. Proposals must be submitted in accordance with the solicitation's provisions, not via ProjNet.
Additional Notes
Offerors are required to have and maintain an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) database at http://www.sam.gov to be eligible for award. If the Offeror is a Joint Venture (JV), the JV entity shall have valid SAM registration. It is the Offeror's responsibility to monitor the PIEE website for any amendments or changes.