Missouri River Navigation Obstruction Removal Number 4
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, Kansas City District, plans to solicit bids for construction services to remove navigation obstructions on the Missouri River at river miles 90-91. This is a 100% small business set-aside that will result in one firm-fixed-price award, with an anticipated magnitude between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000. This is a presolicitation notice, with no response date yet.
Scope of Work
The general scope of work includes the dismantling, demolition, removal, and disposal of navigation obstructions. All work must be completed by floating plant, as no land access will be available. Mechanical methods will be used for obstruction removal. The contractor will be required to comply with state and federal Clean Water Act Guidelines (Sections 404(b)(1) and 401 water quality permits). Tasking will be subject to the Davis-Bacon Act labor categories.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Set-Aside: 100% Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction)
- Size Standard: $45 Million
- Anticipated Magnitude: Between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000
- Published Date: March 5, 2026
- Contract Opportunity Type: Presolicitation
Evaluation
In addition to FAR 9.104-1 responsibility criteria, the Contracting Officer will examine definitive responsibility criteria. The apparent low bidder must demonstrate the following experience:
- At least one contract completed or substantially completed (75%) within the last 10 years.
- Valued greater than or equal to $1,000,000.
- Demonstrates experience, as a prime contractor or subcontractor, satisfactorily performing with a floating plant the removal or placement of a submerged or partially submerged structure or structures greater than 5000 cubic yards under the effects of a riverine environment that included water velocities greater than 4 ft/s.
Additional Notes
Information on agency policies and procedures for equitable adjustments for change orders, as well as past performance data, is available on the USACE agency website: https://www.usace.army.mil/Strategic-Partnerships/Partnering/mod/129895/directory/. This includes the Construction Project Partnering Playbook and other relevant documents.