Stoplog Slot Construction Ouachita River, Thatcher Lock and Dam, Calion, Arkansas W912EE25BA009
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AI-generated · Aug 23, 2025Stoplog slots construction at Thatcher Lock and Dam on the Ouachita River involves mobilizing all required labor, materials, and equipment to build new stoplog slots and perform related work. Work includes cofferdams and dewatering, demolition, concrete work, bulkhead slot armor, bulkhead sill beam, handrails and miscellaneous metals, painting, and environmental protection. It is a firm-fixed-price contract valued in the published range, with an estimated 180 calendar days to complete after award. Bids will be evaluated on the lowest price, discussions may be held if in the Government’s best interest, and the procurement is unrestricted. Official solicitation documents, plans, and specifications will be provided electronically on SAM at no charge; bidders must maintain an active SAM registration and indicate the bid under a valid NAICS code; joint ventures must be represented in SAM. When awarded, the Government reserves the right to award to the lowest-priced responsive bidder, and if a bidder is not SAM-registered at award, the award may go to another bidder.
Since the initial notice, amendments introduced a virtual pre-bid meeting and updated attachments (specifications and drawings) for the solicitation, with pre-bid materials and slides released to bidders. Bidders should monitor SAM for amendments, as this remains the exclusive method for distributing changes; participation in the virtual pre-bid meeting is open to all bidders and meeting links are issued through the amendment.
W912EE - THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A SOLICITATION ANNOUNCEMENT. THE SUBMISSION OF THIS INFORMATION IS FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. IT IS NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT TO PROCURE ANY SERVICES, AND THE VICKSBURG DISTRICT DOES NOT INTEND TO AWARD A CONTRACT ON THE BASIS OF THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Vicksburg District (MVK) is conducting market research to facilitate a determination of acquisition strategy for this procurement. The determination of the acquisition strategy for this procurement lies solely with the Government and will be based on market research and information available to the Government from other sources. A market survey is being conducted to determine if there are a reasonable number of firms, large or small businesses, interested in performing the required work in the required locations. A decision as to whether the work will be set-aside for specific socio-economic category businesses is pending. We would like to hear from small businesses, small disadvantaged businesses, HUBZONE small businesses, woman-owned small businesses, or service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses in particular. In any case, if you are interested in this work, please respond accordingly. Responses to this sources sought announcement will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. The NAICS Code for this acquisition is 237990. The business size standard for NAICS Code 237990 is $45 Million. In accordance with DFARS 236.204 – Disclosure of the magnitudes of construction projects, the magnitude of construction between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000. This Sources Sought Synopsis shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government, nor will any reimbursement be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this request or any follow up information requests. NO SOLICITATION IS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE. BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to gauge interest, capabilities, and qualifications of various members of the Construction Community, as the Government must ensure there is adequate competition amongst the potential pool of responsible contractors. After review of the responses to this announcement and, if the Government still plans to proceed with this project, a separate solicitation announcement will be published on SAM.gov. Responses to this announcement are not an adequate response to any future solicitation announcement. For the purpose of market research, USACE MVK will be utilizing this request for information to determine the availability of sources capable of providing the construction services required as well as the acquisition approach best suited for this project. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Vicksburg District, requests letters of interest from qualified construction contractors interested in performing construction services for Stoplog Slot Construction Ouachita River, Thatcher Lock and Dam, Calion, Arkansas. The work consists of furnishing all plant, labor, materials, and equipment for mobilization and demobilization; cofferdams and dewatering; construction of the new stoplog slots and associated work, including demolition of existing concrete, concrete work, post-installed epoxy reinforcement, bulkhead slot armor, bulkhead sill beam and bracing assembly, handrails, miscellaneous metals, and painting; and environmental protection. Response format: Responses shall not exceed 10 pages in total, inclusive of all offeror attachments. A one (1) page executive summary shall not be considered part of the total page limit. The Capability Statement shall be comprised of the below information: 1. Brief History of the company. 2. Experience in delivering same or similar services. This section shall demonstrate the offer’s experience and ability to provide skilled personnel and manage requirements in that are the same or similar to those addressed in the project description. 3. List of current or previous contracts: The offeror shall provide contract title, contract number, period of performance, dollar amount, and description of work performed on up to five Government contracts. The ability to perform heavy construction along high-volume, high-flow river systems, with technical expertise in marine construction specifically with emphasis in concrete and structural repair. Dewatering capabilities along with the inspection, removal, and replacement of underwater structures are required. List should be limited to work performed within the last 15 years and include in-house or commercial dive operation experience, underwater welding, cutting, and rigging and familiarity with USACE lock and dam structures. Please include this information in your proposal along with reference names, emails, and phone numbers. 4. General information: a. Firm Name, address(es), points of contact, telephone numbers, and email addresses b. Cage Code c. NAICS (list all NAICS under which your firm is registered) d. Offeror’s business size to include designation as Certified Small Businesses, 8(a) contractors, HUBZone Certified Small Business Concerns, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses, and Women-Owned Small For 8(a) Contractors, please include anticipated graduation date from the 8(a) Program. e. Identification of Joint Venture, if applicable (Business Name, Business Size and Cage Code of JV). 5. Offeror’s bonding capability (construction bonding level per contract and aggregate construction bonding level, both expressed in dollars. SUBMIT TO: Submission shall be via email to Amy L. Starks, Contract Specialist, at Amy.L.Starks@usace.army.mil. Responses should be sent as soon as possible, but not later than 2:00 PM Central Time, June 16, 2025. Please use the following subject line for the email: “W912EE25BA009 – Stoplog Slot Construction Ouachita River, Thatcher Lock and Dam, Calion, Arkansas.” Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged. All interested firms must be registered in the System for Award Management (www.SAM.gov) and maintain an active registration for the duration of the contract to be eligible for award of Government contracts.
From Sources Sought posted on Jun 06, 2025W912EE - The United States Army Corps of Engineers, Vicksburg District, intends to issue an Invitation for Bid (IFB) Solicitation Number W912EE25BA009 for Stoplog Slot Construction, Ouachita River, Thatcher Lock and Dam, Calion, Arkansas. The work consists of furnishing all plant, labor, materials, and equipment, for mobilization and demobilization; cofferdams and dewatering; construction of the new stoplog slots and associated work, including demolition, concrete work, bulkhead slot armor, bulkhead sill beam, handrails, miscellaneous metals, and painting; and environmental protection. In accordance with FAR 36.204, the construction magnitude of this project will be between $5,000,000.00 and $10,000,000.00. The estimated period of performance for completion of construction is 180 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. The Government intends to award without discussions but reserves the right to conduct discussion should it be deemed in the Government's best interest. The bids will be evaluated based on lowest price submitted. The official solicitation, plans and specifications will be available free of charge by electronic posting only and may be found on the System for Award Management (SAM) Web Page at https://www.sam.gov/. Compact disc and hardcopies will not be available. Telephone and Fax requests for this solicitation will not be honored. Project files are Portable Document Format (PDF) files and can be viewed, navigated, or printed using Adobe Acrobat Reader. To download the solicitation for this project, contractors are required to register at https://www.sam.gov/. Bidders are encouraged to check often for changes (AMENDMENTS) to posted solicitation. Amendments, if/when issued, will be posted to the above referenced website for electronic downloading. This will be the only method of distributing amendments prior to closing; therefore, it is the Offerors responsibility to check the website periodically for any amendments to the solicitation. Offerors must have and maintain an active registration in SAM at http://www.sam.gov and must include the NAICS code they are bidding under in order to receive a Government contract award. If the Offeror is a Joint Venture (JV), the JV entity shall have valid SAM registration in the SAM database representing the JV as one business/firm/entity. If at the time of award an Offeror is not actively and successfully registered in the SAM database, the Government reserves the right to award to the next prospective Offeror. For additional information regarding this solicitation, please contact Amy L. Starks via email at Amy.L.Starks@usace.army.mil. Technical inquiries and questions relating to the solicitation are to be submitted via Bidder Inquiry in ProjNet at www.ProjNet.Org when the solicitation is made available. The solicitation, including any amendments, shall establish the official opening and closing dates and times. ISSUE DATE ON OR ABOUT: 24 JULY 2025 2025; BIDS DUE DATE AND TIME: 27 AUGUST 2025; 1400PM CST; THIS PROCUREMENT IS SET FOR UNRESTRICTED. IT IS ISSUED UNDER NAICS CODE 237990, FSC CODE: Y1PZ, FOR A FIRM FIXED-PRICE CONTRACT. This announcement serves as the Advance Notice for this project. Responses to this synopsis are not required.
From Presolicitation posted on Jul 09, 2025W912EE - The United States Army Corps of Engineers, Vicksburg District, has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) Solicitation Number W912EE25BA009 for Stoplog Slot Construction, Ouachita River, Thatcher Lock and Dam, Calion, Arkansas. The work consists of furnishing all plant, labor, materials, and equipment, for mobilization and demobilization; cofferdams and dewatering; construction of the new stoplog slots and associated work, including demolition, concrete work, bulkhead slot armor, bulkhead sill beam, handrails, miscellaneous metals, and painting; and environmental protection. ** See attachments for Soliciation Document w/Specifications and Drawings **
From Solicitation posted on Jul 24, 2025** 05 August 2025 Amendment 0001 issued: see amendment in attachments ** W912EE - The United States Army Corps of Engineers, Vicksburg District, has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) Solicitation Number W912EE25BA009 for Stoplog Slot Construction, Ouachita River, Thatcher Lock and Dam, Calion, Arkansas. The work consists of furnishing all plant, labor, materials, and equipment, for mobilization and demobilization; cofferdams and dewatering; construction of the new stoplog slots and associated work, including demolition, concrete work, bulkhead slot armor, bulkhead sill beam, handrails, miscellaneous metals, and painting; and environmental protection. ** See attachments for Soliciation Document w/Specifications and Drawings **
From Solicitation posted on Aug 05, 2025** 05 August 2025 Amendment 0001 issued: see amendment in attachments ** The Vicksburg District will hold a virtual pre-bid meeting on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at 14:00 Central Standard Time on Microsoft Teams. All bidders are invited to attend. A meeting link will be included in this amendment. If bidders are unable to successfully use link in amendment, please email Amy Starks @ Amy.L.Starks@usace.army.mil and link will be forwarded to bidder. W912EE - The United States Army Corps of Engineers, Vicksburg District, has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) Solicitation Number W912EE25BA009 for Stoplog Slot Construction, Ouachita River, Thatcher Lock and Dam, Calion, Arkansas. The work consists of furnishing all plant, labor, materials, and equipment, for mobilization and demobilization; cofferdams and dewatering; construction of the new stoplog slots and associated work, including demolition, concrete work, bulkhead slot armor, bulkhead sill beam, handrails, miscellaneous metals, and painting; and environmental protection. ** See attachments for Soliciation Document w/Specifications and Drawings **
From Solicitation posted on Aug 08, 2025** 05 August 2025 Amendment 0001 issued: see amendment in attachments ** The Vicksburg District will hold a virtual pre-bid meeting on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at 14:00 Central Standard Time on Microsoft Teams. All bidders are invited to attend. A meeting link will be included in this amendment. If bidders are unable to successfully use link in amendment, please email Amy Starks @ Amy.L.Starks@usace.army.mil and link will be forwarded to bidder. W912EE - The United States Army Corps of Engineers, Vicksburg District, has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) Solicitation Number W912EE25BA009 for Stoplog Slot Construction, Ouachita River, Thatcher Lock and Dam, Calion, Arkansas. The work consists of furnishing all plant, labor, materials, and equipment, for mobilization and demobilization; cofferdams and dewatering; construction of the new stoplog slots and associated work, including demolition, concrete work, bulkhead slot armor, bulkhead sill beam, handrails, miscellaneous metals, and painting; and environmental protection. ** See attachments for Soliciation Document w/Specifications and Drawings **
From Solicitation posted on Aug 12, 2025**15 August 2025, Presented Pre-Meeting Slides on Tuesday, August 12, 2025: See In Attachments** ** 05 August 2025 Amendment 0001 issued: see amendment in attachments ** The Vicksburg District will hold a virtual pre-bid meeting on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at 14:00 Central Standard Time on Microsoft Teams. All bidders are invited to attend. A meeting link will be included in this amendment. If bidders are unable to successfully use link in amendment, please email Amy Starks @ Amy.L.Starks@usace.army.mil and link will be forwarded to bidder. W912EE - The United States Army Corps of Engineers, Vicksburg District, has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) Solicitation Number W912EE25BA009 for Stoplog Slot Construction, Ouachita River, Thatcher Lock and Dam, Calion, Arkansas. The work consists of furnishing all plant, labor, materials, and equipment, for mobilization and demobilization; cofferdams and dewatering; construction of the new stoplog slots and associated work, including demolition, concrete work, bulkhead slot armor, bulkhead sill beam, handrails, miscellaneous metals, and painting; and environmental protection. ** See attachments for Soliciation Document w/Specifications and Drawings **
From Solicitation posted on Aug 15, 2025**20 August 2025 Amendment 0002 issued: See Amendment in Attachments** **15 August 2025, Presented Pre-Meeting Slides on Tuesday, August 12, 2025: See In Attachments** ** 05 August 2025 Amendment 0001 issued: see amendment in attachments ** The Vicksburg District will hold a virtual pre-bid meeting on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at 14:00 Central Standard Time on Microsoft Teams. All bidders are invited to attend. A meeting link will be included in this amendment. If bidders are unable to successfully use link in amendment, please email Amy Starks @ Amy.L.Starks@usace.army.mil and link will be forwarded to bidder. W912EE - The United States Army Corps of Engineers, Vicksburg District, has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) Solicitation Number W912EE25BA009 for Stoplog Slot Construction, Ouachita River, Thatcher Lock and Dam, Calion, Arkansas. The work consists of furnishing all plant, labor, materials, and equipment, for mobilization and demobilization; cofferdams and dewatering; construction of the new stoplog slots and associated work, including demolition, concrete work, bulkhead slot armor, bulkhead sill beam, handrails, miscellaneous metals, and painting; and environmental protection. ** See attachments for Soliciation Document w/Specifications and Drawings **
From Solicitation posted on Aug 20, 2025**20 August 2025 Amendment 0002 issued: See Amendment in Attachments** **15 August 2025, Presented Pre-Meeting Slides on Tuesday, August 12, 2025: See In Attachments** ** 05 August 2025 Amendment 0001 issued: see amendment in attachments ** The Vicksburg District will hold a virtual pre-bid meeting on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at 14:00 Central Standard Time on Microsoft Teams. All bidders are invited to attend. A meeting link will be included in this amendment. If bidders are unable to successfully use link in amendment, please email Amy Starks @ Amy.L.Starks@usace.army.mil and link will be forwarded to bidder. W912EE - The United States Army Corps of Engineers, Vicksburg District, has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) Solicitation Number W912EE25BA009 for Stoplog Slot Construction, Ouachita River, Thatcher Lock and Dam, Calion, Arkansas. The work consists of furnishing all plant, labor, materials, and equipment, for mobilization and demobilization; cofferdams and dewatering; construction of the new stoplog slots and associated work, including demolition, concrete work, bulkhead slot armor, bulkhead sill beam, handrails, miscellaneous metals, and painting; and environmental protection. ** See attachments for Soliciation Document w/Specifications and Drawings **
From Solicitation posted on Aug 26, 2025**27 August 2025 Amendment 0003 issued: See Amendment in Attachments** **20 August 2025 Amendment 0002 issued: See Amendment in Attachments** **15 August 2025, Presented Pre-Meeting Slides on Tuesday, August 12, 2025: See In Attachments** ** 05 August 2025 Amendment 0001 issued: see amendment in attachments ** The Vicksburg District will hold a virtual pre-bid meeting on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at 14:00 Central Standard Time on Microsoft Teams. All bidders are invited to attend. A meeting link will be included in this amendment. If bidders are unable to successfully use link in amendment, please email Amy Starks @ Amy.L.Starks@usace.army.mil and link will be forwarded to bidder. W912EE - The United States Army Corps of Engineers, Vicksburg District, has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) Solicitation Number W912EE25BA009 for Stoplog Slot Construction, Ouachita River, Thatcher Lock and Dam, Calion, Arkansas. The work consists of furnishing all plant, labor, materials, and equipment, for mobilization and demobilization; cofferdams and dewatering; construction of the new stoplog slots and associated work, including demolition, concrete work, bulkhead slot armor, bulkhead sill beam, handrails, miscellaneous metals, and painting; and environmental protection. ** See attachments for Soliciation Document w/Specifications and Drawings **
From Solicitation posted on Aug 27, 2025**29 August 2025: See Correct SF1442 in Attachments** **27 August 2025 Amendment 0003 issued: See Amendment in Attachments** **20 August 2025 Amendment 0002 issued: See Amendment in Attachments** **15 August 2025, Presented Pre-Meeting Slides on Tuesday, August 12, 2025: See In Attachments** ** 05 August 2025 Amendment 0001 issued: see amendment in attachments ** The Vicksburg District will hold a virtual pre-bid meeting on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at 14:00 Central Standard Time on Microsoft Teams. All bidders are invited to attend. A meeting link will be included in this amendment. If bidders are unable to successfully use link in amendment, please email Amy Starks @ Amy.L.Starks@usace.army.mil and link will be forwarded to bidder. W912EE - The United States Army Corps of Engineers, Vicksburg District, has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) Solicitation Number W912EE25BA009 for Stoplog Slot Construction, Ouachita River, Thatcher Lock and Dam, Calion, Arkansas. The work consists of furnishing all plant, labor, materials, and equipment, for mobilization and demobilization; cofferdams and dewatering; construction of the new stoplog slots and associated work, including demolition, concrete work, bulkhead slot armor, bulkhead sill beam, handrails, miscellaneous metals, and painting; and environmental protection. ** See attachments for Soliciation Document w/Specifications and Drawings **
From Solicitation posted on Aug 29, 2025**04 September 2025: Bid Opening Abstract Posted: See in Abstract in Attachments** **29 August 2025: See Correct SF1442 in Attachments** **27 August 2025 Amendment 0003 issued: See Amendment in Attachments** **20 August 2025 Amendment 0002 issued: See Amendment in Attachments** **15 August 2025, Presented Pre-Meeting Slides on Tuesday, August 12, 2025: See In Attachments** ** 05 August 2025 Amendment 0001 issued: see amendment in attachments ** The Vicksburg District will hold a virtual pre-bid meeting on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at 14:00 Central Standard Time on Microsoft Teams. All bidders are invited to attend. A meeting link will be included in this amendment. If bidders are unable to successfully use link in amendment, please email Amy Starks @ Amy.L.Starks@usace.army.mil and link will be forwarded to bidder. W912EE - The United States Army Corps of Engineers, Vicksburg District, has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) Solicitation Number W912EE25BA009 for Stoplog Slot Construction, Ouachita River, Thatcher Lock and Dam, Calion, Arkansas. The work consists of furnishing all plant, labor, materials, and equipment, for mobilization and demobilization; cofferdams and dewatering; construction of the new stoplog slots and associated work, including demolition, concrete work, bulkhead slot armor, bulkhead sill beam, handrails, miscellaneous metals, and painting; and environmental protection. ** See attachments for Soliciation Document w/Specifications and Drawings **
From Solicitation posted on Sep 04, 2025Notice history
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Presolicitation Posted Jul 09, 2025View changes (4)
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Solicitation Posted Jul 24, 2025View changes (2)
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Solicitation Posted Aug 12, 2025No changes from previous notice
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Solicitation Posted Aug 20, 2025View changes (2)
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Solicitation Posted Aug 26, 2025No changes from previous notice
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