Sources Sought Notice - Obey River Campground Paving
Overview
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Set Aside
Original Source
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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), Nashville District, is conducting market research via a Sources Sought Notice for the Obey River Campground Paving project in Monroe, TN. This notice aims to identify qualified and interested businesses, particularly within the small business community, capable of performing the described construction work. Responses are due by May 14, 2026, at 1:00 PM Central Time.
Scope of Work
The project involves removing and replacing pavement damaged by storms and high-water events within the Obey River Campground. Key tasks include:
- Paving approximately 600 feet of roadway (8-9' wide) and a parking area (150' x 170'), totaling 4,250 sq. yards.
- Replacing 600 feet of curbing.
- Striping the parking lot for trailer and single-car spaces.
- Replacing one stormwater drain.
- Removing dilapidated wooden stanchions and cable.
- Widening the road up to 11' total width.
- Milling and replacing the top 2 inches of pavement with a leveling course, following Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) standards.
- Potential base course repair or leveling prior to repaving.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Estimated Magnitude: $250,000 - $500,000
- Anticipated Contract Type: Competitive, Firm-Fixed Price
- Anticipated Acquisition Method: FAR Part 12 (Commercial Products/Services) or FAR Part 14 (Sealed Bidding)
- Anticipated Solicitation Issuance: Q4 FY2026
- Estimated Duration: Approximately 210 calendar days
- Set-Aside: Market research is seeking information from Small Business, Section 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, and WOSB firms.
- Response Due: May 14, 2026, 1:00 PM Central Time
- Published: May 4, 2026
Evaluation
Responses will inform the acquisition strategy and potential small business participation. This is not a solicitation, and no contract will be awarded from this notice.
Additional Notes
- Work must be completed after the campground closes for the season and before it reopens in the spring.
- Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 1 (Self) Certification is anticipated.
- Prospective subcontractors are encouraged to respond via the Market Survey Form, identifying areas of interest and socio-economic category.
- Submission Method: Responses must be submitted ONLY via the online Market Survey Form:
https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/9TtzzfkuvB.