TJO Storage Area and Security Upgrade
Overview
Buyer
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PSC
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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 United States Army Corps of Engineers- Chicago District is issuing a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for the Thomas J. O Brien Lock Storage Area and Security Fence Upgrades in Chicago, Illinois. This acquisition is RESERVED EXCLUSIVELY for Small Business Concerns. The project involves construction services to enhance security and storage capabilities at the lock and dam area. Proposals are due February 5, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide construction services including:
- Building a storage area with chain link fence.
- Expanding boat ramp gates with security chain link gates.
- Increasing the height of the security chain link fence at the controlling works across the Thomas J. O Brien Lock and Dam area. Contracted personnel must be trained, certified, and equipped for all safety operations in accordance with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers EM 385-1-1 standards.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- NAICS: 238990 (Small Business Size Standard: $19.0 Million)
- Magnitude of Cost: Estimated between $25,000.00 and $100,000.00
- Proposal Due: February 5, 2026
- Inquiries Due: January 30, 2026
- Planned Award Date: February 2026
- Published: January 22, 2026
Submission & Registration
The solicitation will be downloadable from the internet only. Contractors are REQUIRED to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov at the time of bid/proposal submission. Firms must also register with the DoD Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) system at https://piee.eb.mil to access the solicitation and submit quotes. Quotes MUST be submitted electronically via PIEE online submission.
Point of Contact
All inquiries should be directed to Ms. Stephanie Boyd at Stephanie.l.boyd@usace.army.mil. Please include Solicitation Number W912P626QA007 in all correspondence.