Steel Castings Horse Box, Quoin Block, and Quoin Stay
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 United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) - Rock Island District is seeking capability statements for the provision of steel castings for Horse Box, Quoin Block, and Quoin Stay for the Illinois Waterway Project Office. This requirement is anticipated to be a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. Interested companies should submit capability statements by March 25, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves furnishing steel castings finished to specific drawings and specifications. These castings are for critical components:
- Horse Box
- Quoin Block
- Quoin Stay These items are intended for the Illinois Waterway Project Office, located in Peoria, IL.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Anticipated Contract Type: Single Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Contract
- Anticipated Award Basis: Lowest price offeror conforming to specifications
- Capability Statement Due: March 25, 2026, at 7:00 PM ET
- Published Date: March 17, 2026
Additional Notes
This is a presolicitation notice for information purposes only and does not constitute a commitment by the Government to procure supplies or services. No solicitation is being issued at this time, and no award will be made based on responses to this notice. The Government will not reimburse any costs associated with providing capability statements. Further details will be provided when the solicitation is officially issued.