Synopsis: Biological Sampling and Testing of Dredged Material IDIQ
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
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- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
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Quick Summary
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District (NYD) intends to award one Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for biological sampling and testing of dredged material. This opportunity covers material proposed for placement at the Historic Area Remediation Site (HARS) and for upland placement, adhering to specific federal and state environmental regulations. The contract is Unrestricted and will be awarded to the lowest bidder demonstrating recent capability. Responses are due March 9, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will perform physical and biological testing of dredged material. Key tasks include:
- Sampling and Collection: Sediment and water collection (on contractor-supplied ship), handling, processing, and shipping of samples.
- Analyses: Physical and chemical analyses.
- Quality Assurance: Implementation of quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) procedures, including necessary corrective actions.
- Reporting: Providing reports with sampling logs, testing results, and QA/QC information in required formats.
Work will adhere to guidelines such as the 2016 Regional Testing Manual, 1991 Green Book, NJDEP NJAC 7, NYSDEC TOGS 5.1.9, and 6 NYCRR Part 375. Prior to sampling, the contractor must prepare and obtain NYD approval for a Work/Quality Assurance Plan and an Accident Prevention Plan.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)
- Agency: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District (NYD)
- Period of Performance: Base year + four (4) option years from Notice to Proceed.
- Estimated Value: Up to $2,000,000 for the base year and each option year.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted
- NAICS Code: 541380 (Engineering Services)
- Size Standard: $25,500,000
- Place of Performance: Port of New York & New Jersey, Federal Navigation Channels within NYD, Hudson River, Historic Area Remediation Site, and Mud Dump Reference Site.
- Response Due: March 9, 2026, 6:00 PM EST
- Published: February 23, 2026
Evaluation & Award
One contract will be awarded on an Unrestricted basis to the lowest bidder. Bidders must demonstrate capability within the last 18 months to EPA – Region 2, either by having submitted fully acceptable data or by satisfying the Demonstration of Capability (DOC) requirements for the NYD and EPA – Region 2 dredged material testing program.
Additional Notes
This is a presolicitation notice. A detailed description of work will be provided upon issuance of the complete solicitation. Interested parties are highly recommended to review the required regulations (e.g., Regional Testing Manual, Green Book, NJAC 7, TOGS 5.1.9, and 6 NYCRR Part 375) to understand the program's requirements.