FY26 Willapa Sediment Characterization Service
Overview
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Place of Performance
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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 Department of the Army, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Seattle District, is conducting market research via a Sources Sought notice for FY26 Willapa Sediment Characterization Service in South Bend, WA. This notice aims to identify qualified small businesses capable of performing comprehensive sediment characterization in coastal/marine environments. Responses are due March 6, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves comprehensive sediment characterization services, including:
- Performance of sediment characterization in coastal/marine environments.
- Ability to generate sampling and analysis plans in accordance with the Dredged Material Management Program (DMMP) User Manual.
- Collection and processing of sediment core and grab samples, and analysis for chemical and biological laboratory testing per DMMP guidance.
- Review, interpretation, and synthesis of chemical and biological sediment data into a comprehensive data report with tables and figures.
- Generation, review, and upload of electronic data deliverables into the Washington State Environmental Information Management (EIM) database.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- NAICS: 541620 (Environmental Consulting Services, Size Standard: $19M)
- PSC: B510 (Environmental Studies And Assessments)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Response Due: March 6, 2026, 7:00 PM UTC
- Published: February 24, 2026
Evaluation & Requirements
This is market research to determine interest and capability. Future evaluation for a potential solicitation will consider the contractor's previous experience with projects of similar scope, magnitude, and complexity. Respondents must confirm:
- Capability to satisfy the requirement.
- Ability to provide services in compliance with the PWS specifications.
- Qualification as a Small Business.
- Active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov), providing UEI and CAGE Code.
Additional Notes
This notice does not constitute a commitment by the government. Information gathered will inform the eventual solicitation's set-aside status and requirements.