Notice of Intent to Sole Source - California USTCF and OSCF Implementation and Oversight
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), W075 ENDIST SAN FRAN, has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source a contract for California USTCF and OSCF Implementation and Oversight. USACE intends to award this contract to Tellus Civic Science Corporation as a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) sole source under FAR 19.107-3. This effort provides technical and administrative support to the California State Water Board Office of Enforcement for Leaking Underground Storage Tank (LUST) cleanup sites. Interested WOSB firms must submit capabilities by May 27, 2026, 11:00 AM PST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide essential support to attorneys in the California State Water Board Office of Enforcement to pursue actions against parties failing to investigate or remediate LUST sites. Key activities include:
- Case Screening: Identifying suitable LUST cases for enforcement.
- Communication: Liaising with regulators and responsible parties.
- Work Product Creation: Developing materials for OE attorneys during enforcement case development.
- Task 2: UST Cleanup Fund (USTCF) Implementation: Managing active claims, performing detailed reviews of site investigation/remediation data, communicating with claimants/consultants/LOAs, and rigorous financial oversight of reimbursement requests. This includes preparing Review Summary Reports (RSRs) for legacy claims.
- Task 3: Orphan Site Cleanup Fund (OSCF) Grant Development and Implementation: Managing the full lifecycle of OSCF grants, including eligibility determinations, developing conceptual site models, preparing grant packages, and tracking implementation. This may also involve Site Cleanup Subaccount Program (SCAP) grants or Emergency, Abandoned, and Recalcitrant (EAR) sites.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Sole Source (WOSB)
- Period of Performance: 12 months from contract award.
- Place of Performance: Contractor's office, State Water Board offices in Sacramento, CA, remotely, or at project sites.
- Set-Aside: Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Program Sole Source
- Response Due: May 27, 2026, 11:00 AM PST
- Published: May 12, 2026
Required Capabilities
The contractor must demonstrate the ability and jurisdiction to fulfill the requirement. All work must be completed by or under the supervision of a California-registered Professional Geologist or Professional Civil or Petroleum Engineer with experience in California LUST cleanup sites. Interested WOSB contractors must provide:
- Organization Name, Address, Point of Contact (with phone/email).
- Unique Entity ID and CAGE Code.
- Capabilities statement demonstrating ability to meet requirements.
Additional Notes
This notice is not a request for quotes. However, all information received by the due date may be considered by the Government. If no affirmative written response is received, the contract will be awarded without further notice. Award is solely at the Government's discretion.