Notice of Intent to Sole Source - California USTCF and OSCF Implementation and Oversight
Overview
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Set Aside
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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 US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source to Tellus Civic Science Corporation, a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), for technical and administrative support to the California State Water Board Office of Enforcement. This support focuses on Leaking Underground Storage Tank (LUST) cleanup sites in California. Interested WOSBs must submit capabilities by May 27, 2026, 11:00 AM PST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide support to attorneys pursuing enforcement actions against parties failing to investigate or remediate LUST sites. Key activities include:
- Project Management: Kick-off meetings, personnel lists, and monthly status reports.
- UST Cleanup Fund (USTCF) Claim Implementation: Technical and fiscal oversight for active claims, reviewing site investigation/remediation data, communicating with stakeholders, and rigorous financial oversight of reimbursement requests. This includes preparing Review Summary Reports (RSRs) for legacy claims.
- Orphan Site Cleanup Fund (OSCF) Grant Development and Implementation: Managing the full lifecycle of OSCF grants, including eligibility determinations, conceptual site models, preparing grant/amendment packages, tracking implementation, and reviewing invoices. This may also involve Site Cleanup Subaccount Program (SCAP) and Emergency, Abandoned, and Recalcitrant (EAR) sites. All work must be supervised by a California-registered Professional Geologist or Professional Civil/Petroleum Engineer with LUST site experience.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice / Notice of Intent to Sole Source
- Duration: 12 months from contract award
- Set-Aside: Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Program Sole Source (FAR 19.15)
- Place of Performance: Sacramento, CA (State Water Board offices, contractor's office, remote, or project sites)
- Response Due: May 27, 2026, 11:00 AM PST
- Published: May 12, 2026
Response Requirements
This is not a request for quotes. Interested WOSB contractors must identify their interest and capability by providing:
- Organization Name, Address, Point of Contact (with phone/email).
- Unique Entity ID and Cage Code.
- A capabilities statement demonstrating ability and jurisdiction to fulfill the requirement, including compliance with all described requirements.
Additional Notes
Information received will be considered by the Government. If no affirmative written response is received, the service contract may be awarded without further notice.