TJO Storage Area and Security Upgrade
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- Chicago District has issued a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for the TJO Storage Area and Security Upgrade project at the Thomas J. O Brien Lock and Dam area in Chicago, Illinois. This opportunity is RESERVED EXCLUSIVELY for Small Business Concerns. The project involves significant security and storage infrastructure upgrades. Proposals are due by February 5, 2026.
Scope of Work
This contract requires construction services including:
- Building a storage area with a chain link fence.
- Expanding existing boat ramp security gates.
- Increasing the height of the security chain link fence at the controlling works.
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. Amendment 1 updates Performance Work Statement paragraph 3.2 and an image.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Small Business Concerns
- NAICS: 238990 (Small Business Size Standard: $19.0 Million)
- Magnitude: Estimated between $25,000.00 and $100,000.00
- Award Date: Planned for February 2026
- Inquiry Deadline: January 30, 2026
- Proposal Due: February 5, 2026, 8:00 PM EST
- Published: January 28, 2026
Submission & Registration
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 (https://piee.eb.mil) to access the solicitation and submit bids electronically. Solicitation packages will be downloadable from the internet only.
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 the email subject line for all correspondence.