Missouri River Levee L594-601 Repair
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) Omaha District is conducting market research via a Sources Sought notice for the Missouri River Levee L594-601 Repair project in Mills and Fremont County, Iowa. This effort aims to identify capable firms for a potential Total Small Business Set-Aside, Two-Step Invitation for Bid (IFB) contract. The estimated magnitude of construction is between $50,000,000 and $100,000,000. Industry responses are requested by March 19, 2026, to assess the use of Project Labor Agreements (PLA) and small business competitiveness.
Scope of Work
The project involves repairing extensive damages to the Missouri River Levee L594-601. This includes addressing breaches, filling scour holes, restoring critical levee sections, repairing crest damage, landside and riverside embankment erosion, berm damage, levee ramp damage, levee surfacing, toe drain, drainage structure damage, relief well damage, pump station damage, other equipment or instrumentation damage, loss of vegetation, seepage boils, and slope failure. The work will be performed along the left bank of the Missouri River, approximately between Bartlett, Iowa, and Pacific Junction, Iowa.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research for potential Two-Step IFB)
- Anticipated Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price
- Anticipated Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- NAICS Code: 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction)
- Estimated Magnitude: $50,000,000 to $100,000,000
- Response Due: March 19, 2026, 7:00 PM ET
- Published: February 18, 2026
Key Considerations / Industry Questions
USACE is seeking comments from the construction community regarding:
- The use of Project Labor Agreements (PLA) for this project, as defined by FAR 22.503 and E.O. 14063.
- Whether a small business set-aside would be competitive given the significant bonding requirements (bid bonds for Step Two, 100% Payment and Performance Bonds at award) and potential PLA requirements.
Additional Notes
Interested prime contractors, including Joint Ventures, must have an active System for Award Management (SAM) registration. Responses to the specific questions posed by USACE must be submitted via the provided link: https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/a1KEhTK5aR?origin=lprLink. The point of contact for inquiries is Karen Caskey at karen.l.caskey@usace.army.mil.