Lock and Control Structure Maintenance BPA
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, New Orleans District, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought synopsis for a potential Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for Lock and Control Structure Maintenance. This initiative aims to identify HubZone contractors capable of providing a wide range of maintenance services. Responses are due May 12, 2026.
Scope of Work
The potential BPA would cover comprehensive maintenance services for the New Orleans District's Locks and Control Structures. Required services include:
- Plumbing
- Electrical
- HVAC
- PLC (Programmable Logic Control) - industrial control systems programming, troubleshooting, repair, and installation
- Machinist
- Welders
- Mechanic (generator, pump, hydraulic, marine, mobile-wheel)
- Telecommunications
- Arborary
Services would be required at various locations including Algiers Lock, Bayou Boeuf Lock, Bonnet Carré Spillway, Calcasieu Lock, Harvey Lock, IHNC Lock, Morganza Spillway, and others across the district, with an emphasis on an 8-hour response time.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research (for a future BPA)
- Set-Aside Focus: Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUBZone)
- Response Due: May 12, 2026, 3:00 PM ET
- Published: April 28, 2026, 3:48 PM ET
Evaluation
This is a market research effort to gauge interest, capability, and competition among HubZone contractors. Responses will inform preliminary planning for a future procurement.
Additional Notes
This is not a Request for Proposal or Invitation for Bid, and no solicitation is available at this time. No proposals are being requested or accepted. Interested firms must submit a capability statement, limited to five pages, including company name, UEI, business size/socioeconomic category, and highlight their ability to provide the specified maintenance services and list locations they can serve within an 8-hour response time.