Sewer Utility Services for the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy
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 Department of Transportation (DOT), specifically the Maritime Administration (MARAD), is conducting a Sources Sought for Sewer Utility Services at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) in Kings Point, NY. This market research aims to identify capable firms and determine the appropriate solicitation type (restricted or set-aside). Responses are due by February 6, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for comprehensive sewer services to all applicable buildings connected to the existing sanitary system at USMMA. Services must be performed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. The anticipated period of performance is for up to 1-5 years, potentially starting April 1, 2026. The contractor will be responsible for coordinating any service disruptions with the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) and minimizing impact on daily routines. All services must conform to the latest applicable codes and standards.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- NAICS Code: 221320 (Sewerage Treatment Facilities), with a small business size standard of $35 Million.
- Duration: Up to 1-5 years, starting April 1, 2026.
- Set-Aside: None specified; market research will determine if a future solicitation will be restricted or set-aside.
- Response Due: February 6, 2026, 1:00 PM EST
- Published: January 30, 2026
Evaluation
Responses will be used for market research purposes only to determine the type of solicitation. Interested parties are asked to provide detailed information including:
- Capability to provide sewer services (prime or subcontractor).
- Business size and eligibility for small business programs (8(a), WOSB, VOSB, SDVOSB).
- Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) unit prices for future contract periods (e.g., 5 years).
- Availability of GSA contracts for Water Pollution/Sewer Utility services.
- Estimated offer preparation time.
- Regulatory status of services and rate determination methods.
- Firm's contact information, UEI, and SAM.gov active status.
- Examples of similar contracts with federal agencies or large campuses.
- Emergency response capabilities and contingency plans.
- New York State licenses and certifications.
- Estimated cost for 5 years of services.
Additional Notes
Responses must be sent via email to Durba Ray, Contracting Officer, at Durba.Ray@dot.gov. A detailed Scope of Work is provided in Attachment 2.