Sources Sought Notice - Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Florida Central Optimized Remediation Contract (ORC)
Overview
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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 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Mobile District has issued a Sources Sought Notice for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Florida Central Optimized Remediation Contract (ORC). This market research aims to identify qualified firms capable of performing environmental remediation activities at Avon Park Air Force Range (AFR) and MacDill Air Force Base (AFB) in Florida. Responses will inform the government's acquisition decision and potential set-aside. Submittals are due by 2:00 pm CT on April 06, 2026.
Scope of Work
The project involves comprehensive environmental remediation, including:
- Investigation, design, and construction of remedial systems.
- Operation and maintenance (O&M) of established remedies.
- Optimization of remediation systems to achieve site-specific objectives.
- Addressing 24 Installation Restoration Program (IRP) sites and 3 Military Munitions Response Program (MMRP) sites. Work will adhere to Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) frameworks, with oversight from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research (not a solicitation).
- Anticipated Contract Type: Competitive, firm-fixed price, definite delivery C-Type contract.
- Procurement Method: FAR 15, Negotiated Procurement using Best-Value/Trade Off.
- Estimated Value: $20,000,000.
- Estimated Duration: Ten (10) years (five-year base + five option years).
- NAICS Code: 562910 (Hazardous Waste Collection) with a Small Business Size Standard of 1000 employees.
- Set-Aside: To be determined based on market research responses.
- Response Due: April 06, 2026, at 2:00 pm CT.
- Published: March 04, 2026.
Response Requirements
Interested firms must submit a response (maximum ten pages) including:
- Offeror's name, UEI, CAGE code, address, and points of contact.
- Business size/classification (e.g., Small Business, 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, EDWOSB).
- Bonding capability (single contract/task order and aggregate, with current available capacity).
- Past Performance Information for similar projects within the last eight years (CPARS, PPQs, or detailed project descriptions).
- Minimum required disciplines (in-house or via consultants): Project Manager, Environmental Engineer, Chemist, Geologist, Hydrogeologist, Certified Industrial Hygienist, Chemical Engineer, Civil Engineer, Regulatory Specialist, Human Health Risk Assessor, and Ecological Risk Assessor.
Submission Details
All responses must be sent via PIEE, directed to Danielle Kachele and/or Elisha Couch. Questions should be directed to Danielle Kachele at Danielle.l.kachele@usace.army.mil. This is a Request for Information only; no award will result from this notice.