Notice of Intent to Sole Source Detroit Beneficial Use Assessment and Implementation Study
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), Detroit District, intends to issue a sole source GSA Oasis+ Task Order to Noblis, Inc. for the Detroit Beneficial Use Assessment and Implementation Study. This Special Notice is a Notice of Intent, not a request for competitive proposals. Interested parties who believe they can provide directly compatible equivalent services must submit their capabilities by April 13, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
The project requires identifying and shortlisting beneficial use pathways for material dredged from the Detroit River. This includes validating industry availability to carry out these pathways. The primary goal is to create and/or reserve capacity in the Pointe Mouillee Confined Disposal Facility (CDF) to ensure continued dredging of the Detroit River, which is a vital connecting channel.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice (Notice of Intent to Sole Source)
- Intended Awardee: Noblis, Inc.
- Authority: FAR 16.507-6(b)(2) (Revolutionary FAR Overhaul)
- Product Service Code: R499 (Other Professional Services)
- Set-Aside: None specified (intended sole source)
- Response Due: April 13, 2026, 2:00 PM ET
- Published: March 30, 2026
- Place of Performance: Detroit, MI (48226)
Submission Requirements
Firms interested in demonstrating their capability to provide equivalent services must submit the following:
- Name of firm
- CAGE code
- Point of contact, phone number, and email address
- Supporting documentation illustrating capabilities
Submissions should be sent to sally.e.artz@usace.army.mil, michelle.barr@usace.army.mil, and LRE-proposal@usace.army.mil, with the subject line "Notice of Intent for Detroit Beneficial Use Assessment."
Evaluation
Responses will be evaluated solely to determine whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. The government retains discretion in its decision to sole source based on responses to this notice.
Additional Notes
Oral communications are not acceptable. This notice is not a solicitation, and the information is subject to change or elimination.