US Forest Service Fish Creek and Spring Bar Boat Ramps
Overview
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Place of Performance
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Set Aside
Original Source
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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 US Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District, is conducting market research to identify interested business sources for the US Forest Service Fish Creek and Spring Bar Boat Ramps construction project. This effort, estimated between $500,000 and $1,000,000, will result in a firm-fixed-price construction contract. The project falls under NAICS 237990 (Other Heavy Civil Engineering and Construction) with a small business size standard of $45.0 million. Responses are due by May 5, 2026.
Scope of Work
Construction work will occur at two locations in Idaho during September–October 2027:
- Fish Creek Boat Ramp (Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests): Includes drainage for the parking area, installation of pavers for erosion control, replacement of an elevated 6' x 60' multi-sloped wood ramp, and grading for the ramp and adjacent stairs.
- Spring Bar Site (Salmon River Ranger District): Involves replacement of 30 ft of pavement and 30 ft of a concrete plank boat ramp, construction of erosion control, and potential 20 ft extension of the boat ramp with rock fill.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Anticipated Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Construction Contract
- Magnitude: $500,000 - $1,000,000
- NAICS: 237990 ($45.0 million size standard)
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage)
- Response Due: May 5, 2026, 3:00 PM (Pacific Time)
- Published: April 23, 2026
- Place of Performance: Idaho (ID 83549)
Response Requirements
Interested businesses should submit the following information:
- Up to three current or past projects demonstrating technical experience with similar work, including a brief narrative, company's role, dollar value, and completion date. Include special qualifications/certifications.
- A reference list for each submitted project (name, title, phone, email).
- If subcontracting, state the overall percentage and portions of work to be subcontracted.
- Statement of company's business size status (Large, Small, HUBZone, SDVOSB, 8(a), SDB, WOSB) relative to NAICS 237990.
- Statement of intent to submit an offer when the project is advertised.
- Statement of company's bonding capacity (surety statement not required).
- Cage Code and SAM.gov Unique Entity ID (UEI) number.
Additional Notes
This is a sources sought notice for market research and planning purposes only; it is not a solicitation. The Government will not pay for information submitted, nor will respondents be notified of market analysis results. It is the respondent's responsibility to monitor SAM.gov for any future solicitation packages. Responses should be emailed to Preston Jones at preston.e.jones@usace.army.mil.