Source_Sought.pdf

This is a SOURCES Sought announcement; a market research survey for information only, to be used for preliminary planning purposes. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION FOR BIDS AND NO CONTRACT WILL BE AWARDED FROM THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this announcement. Respondents will not be notified of the results.

The United States Army Corps of Engineers, Memphis District has a requirement that consists of construction of approximately 0.4 miles of new levee requiring approximately 70,000 CY or compacted earthen material southeast of the UPRR that will provide flood protection for St. Francis, Town, AR. Additionally, the scope includes the construction of a 60” RCP with dual closures through the new levee, 4 levee ramps, levee seepage berm, access roads, borrow pit slough realignment and a section of cleanout on an existing slough downstream of the new culvert.

The project will be a competitive Invitation for Bid, firm-fixed price contract. The government intends to issue a solicitation; however, the results and analysis of this market research will finalize the determination of the procurement method. The type of set-aside decision to be issued will depend upon the capabilities of the responses to this sources sought announcement.

The purpose of this announcement is to gain knowledge of interest, capabilities and qualifications from various member of industry, to include the Small Business Community;

Small Business, Section 8(a), Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUB-Zone), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), and Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) only. The Government must ensure there is adequate competition among the potential pool of responsible contractors. Small Business, Section 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, and WOSB only businesses are highly encouraged to participate. The Government is seeking qualified, experienced sources capable of constructing the above referenced work:

In accordance with FAR Part 36, the estimated construction price range for this project is between $5,000,000.00 and $10,000,000.00. The North American Industry Classification System code for this procurement is 237990 which has a small business size standard of $45 million.

The Federal Supply Code is Z1KA – Maintenance of Dams

Small Businesses are reminded under FAR 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting, they must perform at least 15% of the cost of the contract, not including the cost of the materials, with their own employees for general construction-type procurement.

If a large business firm is selected for this announcement, they must comply with the FAR 52.219-9 clause regarding the requirement for an approved subcontracting plan.

Prior Government contract work is not required for submitting a response under this sources sought announcement. However, all construction performance must be in compliance with the USACE Safety and Health Requirements Manual, (EM 385-1-1, and must also comply with all Federal, State and local laws, ordinances, codes and/or regulations. The type of solicitation to be issued will be an Invitation for Bid. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this announcement or any follow-up information requests. Anticipated award date for this project will be on/about March 30, 2027. The official announcement citing the solicitation number will be issued on https://piee.eb.mil and inviting firms to register electronically to receive a copy of the solicitation when it is used.

Firm’s response to this Announcement shall be limited to 5 pages and shall include the following information:

1. Firm’s name, address, point of contact, phone number, and e-mail address.

2. Firm’s interest in bidding on Statement of Work solicitation when it is issued.

3. Firm’s capability to perform a contract of this magnitude and complexity, including the firm’s capability to execute construction comparable work performed within the last 5 years.

4. Incorporate a brief description of the project, customer’s name, timeline of performance, customer satisfaction and dollar value of the project. Provide at least three examples.

5. Firm’s size: Large business, small business category and business size, (Small business, HUB Zone, SDVOSB, 8(a), or WOSB.

6. Firm’s Joint Venture information is applicable-existing, including Mentor Protégé and teaming arrangement information is acceptable.

7. Firm’s Bonding Capability (construction bonding level per contract and aggregate bonding level per contract and aggregate bonding level, both express in dollar, via letter from the bonding company).

Interested Firm’s shall respond to this Source Sought Announcement no later than 12:00 P.M. Central Time on November 23, 2026, via email only. All interested firms must be registered in SAM (www.sam.gov) to be eligible for award of Government contract. Email your response to: Ms. Tabitha R. Veazey, Contract Specialist, Contracting Division, USACE – Memphis District, Memphis, TN 38103 Email: Tabitha.R.Veazey@usace.army.mil.

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