Tugboat Services for LaGrange Lock and Dam

SOL #: W912EK26RA012TUGSolicitation

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Dept Of The Army

W07V ENDIST ROCK ISLAND

ROCK ISLAND, IL, 61299-5001, United States

Place of Performance

Versailles, IL

NAICS

Port and Harbor Operations (488310)

PSC

Operation Of Dams (M1KA)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/5634157c4d8e453183216d07dd85781c/view

Timeline

Posted

Jan 27, 2026

Last Updated

Feb 3, 2026

Submission Deadline

Feb 13, 2026, 8:00 PM

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), Rock Island District (MVR), is soliciting proposals for Tugboat Services at the LaGrange Lock and Dam in Versailles, IL. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity requires a contractor to provide tugboat services for dam operations, especially during adverse river conditions, to ensure safety and mission accomplishment. Proposals are due February 13, 2026, at 2:00 PM CT.

Scope of Work

The contractor will provide on-call tugboat services 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Services are required during severe weather, dam overtopping risks, debris, ice, freezing temperatures, USACE vessel breakdowns, or man overboard situations. The tugboat must be capable of operating in ice conditions and severe weather.

Key Requirements / Deliverables

Availability: 24/7 on-call status.
On-Site Response: Tugboat must be on-site within 4 hours of being called.
Tugboat Capability: Minimum of 1200 horsepower, capable of operating in ice and severe weather, and certified/inspected by the USCG.
Mobilization: Includes all tasks and equipment to get the tugboat to the site, plus the first 4 hours of labor, equipment, and material costs.
Response Duration: Contractor must be available for up to 12 hours once a call is responded to.

Contract Details

Contract Type: Base year with two option years, utilizing Firm Fixed Price for mobilization and Time & Material for subsequent hours.
Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
Place of Performance: LaGrange Lock and Dam, Versailles, IL.

Submission & Evaluation

Questions Deadline: Technical inquiries and questions are due by February 6, 2026, at 2:00 PM CT, via email to Bobbi Boeh and Major Matthew Kindig.
Proposal Submission: Offers must include a completed Schedule of Prices (FAR 52.212-4 Alternate I) and documentation demonstrating the capability to meet the 4-hour on-site threshold and tugboat stationing.
Proposal Due Date: February 13, 2026, at 2:00 PM CT, via email to Bobbi Boeh and Major Matthew Kindig.
Evaluation: Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose proposal is most advantageous, considering price and capability documentation regarding the 4-hour response time and tugboat stationing.