Sources Sought – Chemistry IDIQ Contract
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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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), New York District, is issuing a Sources Sought Notice to identify interested and qualified firms for an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for Chemistry Services. This contract will primarily involve the sampling and testing of dredged material for placement at the Historic Area Remediation Site (HARS) and for upland disposal. Responses will inform future procurement decisions. Responses are due by February 23, 2026, at 02:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The IDIQ contract will cover comprehensive chemistry services, including:
- Dredged Material Testing: For ocean disposal (following USACE/EPA guidance, including the 'Green Book') and upland disposal (following NYSDEC and NJDEP regulations).
- Additional Testing: May include requirements from other states.
- Environmental Analyses: Sediment, tissue, and water analyses, potentially including environmental DNA/metagenomic analyses for HARS monitoring (per USACE/EPA Site Management and Monitoring Plan).
- Work Order Components: Sediment and water collection (contractor-supplied ship), sample handling/processing/shipping, physical/chemical analyses, and QA/QC procedures.
- Reporting: Provision of sampling logs, testing results, and QA/QC information in a format required by NYD.
- Performance Locations: Port of New York & New Jersey, Hudson River, Atlantic Ocean at HARS, and its Reference Site.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (IDIQ for Chemistry Services)
- NAICS Code: 541380 (Environmental Consulting Services)
- Size Standard: $25,500,000
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage)
- Response Due: February 23, 2026, 02:00 PM EST
- Published: February 6, 2026
Response Requirements
Interested firms must submit written responses via email by the deadline, including:
- Identification as a Large or Small Business.
- If Small Business, identification of SBA certifications (8(a), HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business).
- Firm's DUNS Number and CAGE Code.
- Statement indicating if the contractor has a current Demonstration of Capability (DOC) and a Work/QA Plan approved by NYD and EPA Region 2.
Additional Notes
This is a Sources Sought notice for market research purposes only and is not a commitment to award a contract. The Government will not rank submittals or provide replies, and this notice does not restrict the Government's ultimate acquisition approach.