Intent to Sole Source - OCA Roads & Parking Lots Evaluation
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) has issued an Intent to Sole Source for the evaluation of roads and parking lots across its extensive infrastructure. This Special Notice is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS 541330. While not a request for competitive quotes, small businesses capable of meeting the requirement are invited to submit a capability statement. Responses are due March 9, 2026, at 10 AM CT.
Scope of Work
The objective is for the contractor to analyze and rate pavement distress for approximately 5,407 miles of paved roadways and 8,517 parking lots managed by USACE. Key tasks include:
- Analyzing and rating pavement distress according to USACE modified Pavement Surface Evaluation and Rating (PASER) criteria.
- Developing and utilizing an Excel spreadsheet to show individual segment ratings for each distress type (road or parking lot) and overall segment ratings.
- Providing general recommendations (e.g., "mill and overlay," "full rebuild") and rough preliminary cost estimates for segments with an overall rating lower than a "B."
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Intent to Sole Source)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS: 541330 (Size Standard: $25,500,000)
- Product Service Code: AH35 (Natural Resources & Environment R&D Svcs; Recreational Resources; R&D Facilities & Maj Equip)
- Response Due: March 9, 2026, 10 AM CT
- Published: March 2, 2026
- Agency: Department of Defense, Department of the Army, W07V ENDIST ROCK ISLAND (USACE)
Evaluation
This notice is not a request for competitive quotes, and no solicitation will be issued. However, any small business firm that believes it can meet the requirement may submit a written capability statement. Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract is solely within its discretion.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Kate Behrens (Katherine.D.Behrens@usace.army.mil)
- Secondary Contact: Jeffrey Voss (jeffrey.r.voss@usace.army.mil)