JHK RIGHT WING DIKE SOIL SAMPLING

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a combined synopsis and solicitation for "JHK RIGHT WING DIKE SOIL SAMPLING." The government is procuring services related to soil sampling and geotechnical testing.

• Item 0001: JHK RIGHT WING DIKE SOIL SAMPLING. This is a Firm Fixed Price "Job."

• Item 0002: Conduct Geotechnical Soils Testing and Reporting. This is also a Firm Fixed Price "Job."

• The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 541380.

• The Statement of Work (SOW) is referenced as "A21 - SOW JHK_Lab_24MAR26" and is attached.

• Contract type is not explicitly stated, but the items are listed as "Firm Fixed Price."

• Period of Performance is 77 Calendar Days from the date of lead time event to completion of performance for both items.

• Estimated value is not stated.

• Offer Due Date: 07 MAY 2026, 02:00 PM.

• Evaluation will be based on the lowest price that is technically acceptable.

• Technical criteria include registration in SAM, no active exclusions, and demonstrated competency in specific laboratory analyses (ASTM D6913, D4318, D2216, D2974, D2434, D5084).

• Offerors must submit prior experience of recent and relevant contracts/projects (minimum of two, maximum of five).

• The acquisition is marked as UNRESTRICTED.

• The NAICS code is 541380 with a size standard that is not explicitly stated on this page.

• The solicitation is 39 pages long.

• Various FAR and DFARS clauses are incorporated by reference, including those related to small business concerns, evaluation preferences for HUBZone small businesses, and prohibitions on certain procurements.

Statement of Work (SOW)

To perform geotechnical and environmental soils laboratory testing for the John H. Kerr Dam Right Wing Dike Toe Drain Replacement project.

• Conduct specific ASTM-standard tests on soil samples, including:

  • ASTM D6913: Particle-Size Distribution (Gradation) of Soils Using Sieve Analysis (approx. 101 samples)
  • ASTM D4318: Liquid Limit, Plastic Limit, and Plasticity Index of Soils (approx. 101 samples)
  • ASTM D2216: Laboratory Determination of Water (Moisture) Content of Soil and Rock by Mass (approx. 20 samples)
  • ASTM D2974: Moisture, Ash, and Organic Matter of Peat and Other Organic Soils (approx. 5 samples)
  • ASTM D2434: Measurement of Hydraulic Conductivity of Coarse-Grained Soils (approx. 10 samples, up to 20 total)
  • ASTM D5084: Measurement of Hydraulic Conductivity of Fine-Grained Soils (approx. 10 samples, up to 20 total)

• All work to be completed within 70 calendar days of sample receipt.

• Samples are predominantly sandy silts and sandy clay soils from the John H. Kerr Dam Right Wing Dike area.

• Contractor is responsible for maintaining the submittal timeline.

• Testing must be conducted by a USACE-validated lab in accordance with ASTM methods.

• Weekly email updates on contract progress and submittals are required.

• Final Lab Report must contain all specified elements and be submitted digitally.

• Period of Performance: 70 calendar days from sample receipt by the lab.

• Location of samples: Foundation of an excavated trench in the vicinity of the John H. Kerr Dam Right Wing Dike, near Boydton, VA.

• Contractor must furnish qualified personnel, services, and equipment.

• Directions and changes to the SOW must be authorized in writing by the Contracting Officer (KO).

• Contractor must designate a project manager as the principal point of contact.

• Security requirements include ATOPSEC #1 (General security) and ATOPSEC #14 (E-Verify Program).

• Contractor personnel are subject to search when entering federal installations.

• Contractor must comply with Force Protection Condition (FPCON) and Health Protection Condition (HPCON) measures.

• Submittals are phased (Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 3) and include raw lab data and draft/final reports.

• Digital copies of the Final Report must be submitted to Mr. Walt Haven, P.G.

• Payment will be made for completed tests, which may vary based on Phase 1 and Phase 2 submittals.