KENTUCKY LOCK CONFERENCING TRAILER CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
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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), Nashville District (LRN), is soliciting bids for a Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) construction contract for the Kentucky Lock Conferencing Trailer Project in Grand Rivers, KY. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) opportunity. Amendment 0001 has extended the bid deadline to May 28, 2026, at 1:00 PM Central Time.
Scope of Work
This Invitation for Bid (IFB) is for the construction of a conferencing trailer at Kentucky Lock, Grand Rivers, KY. The project requires adherence to specific wage rates for both heavy and building construction types, as detailed in the provided wage rate documents.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) Construction Contract
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Bid Opening (New): May 28, 2026, at 1:00 PM Central Time
- Original Bid Opening: May 19, 2026
- Questions Close: May 7, 2026
- Site Visit: April 22, 2026, at 9:30 AM Central Time (Sign-in sheet available)
- Published: May 5, 2026
- Place of Performance: Kentucky Lock, Grand Rivers, KY 42045
Key Amendments & Updates (Amendment 0001)
- Extended Bid Deadline: From May 19, 2026, to May 28, 2026.
- Site Visit Sign-in Sheet: Provided for the April 22, 2026, physical site visit.
- Wage Rates Included: Added KY20260061 for Heavy and Building Construction, crucial for labor cost estimation.
- New Clause: Incorporated 52.222-90, addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors (Deviation 2026-O0038).
- FAR Update: Updated FAR 52.252-3, Alterations in Solicitation.
Relevant Documents
- KYL Trailer Attendance Sign-in Sheet - 4.22.2026.pdf: Records attendees of the pre-proposal meeting, useful for identifying potential competitors.
- KY20260041 (Building) 01.02.2026.pdf & KY20250061 (Heavy) 01.02.2026.pdf: These General Decision Numbers (GDNs) establish prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for various construction trades in Kentucky, essential for accurate labor cost estimation and compliance with the Davis-Bacon Act and Executive Orders (EO 13706, EO 13658).
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Bradley Eiras (bradley.m.eiras@usace.army.mil, 615-736-5640)