SAM #W912EQ26CA009

Sole Source 8(a) Piloting Services for USACE Memphis District (FY26–FY30)

This opportunity involves a sole-source procurement by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Memphis District, for temporary piloting services on the Mississippi River from FY26 through FY30. - Agency: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Memphis District - Contract Type: Commercial Firm Fixed-Price Services - Set-Aside: 8(a) small business, NAICS 488330 (Navigational Services to Shipping) - Sole Source Vendor: The J Group, LLC - Scope of Work: - Provide two temporary support personnel (Master and Pilot) for the Motor Vessel Mississippi - Services include multiple annual Recon Trips, High and Low Water Inspection Trips, and Revetment Seasons - Personnel must hold USCG licenses (Master 3000 Gross Tons, Master of Towing Western Rivers, Radar Observer endorsement) and have recent river navigation experience - Government provides berthing and meals during workdays - Period of Performance: July 2, 2026 – December 31, 2030, with option to extend up to six months - Service Line Items: 30+ distinct assignments for Master and Pilot roles across multiple trips and years - No products or equipment are being procured; this is strictly for professional piloting services - The opportunity is not open for competition, but capability statements from interested 8(a) firms may be considered - Estimated contract value is likely in the low to mid six-figure range, based on duration and specialized labor requirements

Description

Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source 8(a) Procurement to The J Group, LLC, for Temporary Piloting Services

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Memphis District, Contracting Division, intends to award a sole-source, commercial services purchase order to The J Group, LLC, pursuant to the authority of RFO FAR 19.108. This procurement will support the Memphis District Operations Division by providing temporary Piloting services for the Mississippi River Commission (MRC) and revetment operations from FY26 through FY30. All services must be performed in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

The proposed action will be a Commercial Firm Fixed-Price Services type contract. 

The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) Code is 488330 with a Small Business size standard in amount of $47,000,000 dollars. This action will be conducted in accordance with RFO FAR Part 12. This notice is posted for informational purposes only and is not a request for competitive quotes. Interested firms must identify their interest and provide documentation demonstrating their capability (include detailed technical information and other technical literature) demonstrating the ability to meet the above requirements by e-mailing Contract Specialist, Alexandria Duckett at Alexandria.D.Duckett@usace.army.mil no later than 10:00 a.m. Central Time on June 17, 2026.  

A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.  Any information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct a competitive procurement. No requests for capability briefings will be honored as a result of this notice. Interested sources who submit data are responsible for appropriately marking information if it is proprietary in nature. If potential offerors choose to submit information, past performance, and references regarding capability to perform these services must be provided along with the statement of capability. The Government will not award a contract based on the information received, nor reimburse participants for information they provide. Information provided is strictly voluntary. The Government reserves the right not to compete the proposed purchase order based on responses received to this notice. These services may be awarded without further notice.

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