Opportunity
SAM #W912QR26QDSMS-OLMSTED
USACE Seeks Dive Support Services for Olmsted Lock and Dam (Five-Year IDIQ)
Buyer
USACE Louisville District
Posted
June 17, 2026
Respond By
June 30, 2026
Identifier
W912QR26QDSMS-OLMSTED
NAICS
237990
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Louisville District, is seeking qualified small businesses to provide dive support services at Olmsted Lock and Dam in Illinois. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville District - Services Requested: - Dive support services for underwater inspection and debris removal in hazardous river conditions - Tasks include removal of silt, rubble, trees, and other obstructions from the 1,400-foot Wicket Trench - Up to three scheduled dive cycles per year, with optional emergent dives as needed - All operations must comply with USACE Safety and Health Requirements Manual EM 385-1-1 - Requires a fully compliant 5-person dive team (supervisor, diver, standby diver, two tenders) - Contract Details: - Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract - Five-year period (one-year base plus four one-year options) - Estimated annual contract value: $250,000 to $500,000 - No specific OEMs, vendors, or product part numbers are mentioned - Notable Requirements: - Strict adherence to USACE safety standards - Ability to operate in hazardous river conditions - Small business participation is encouraged and may influence set-aside determination
Description
Please review the Market Survey Document within the "attachments" section and complete the required Market Survey Response Form provided within the "links" section.
The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Louisville District, is conducting market research to identify potential parties that are interested in and capable of performing dive support services at Olmsted Lock and Dam, 634 New Dam Road, Olmsted IL.
Based on the responses to this request via the Market Survey Response Form, this requirement may be set-aside for small business (in full or in part) or procured through full and open competition. All Small Business Set-Aside categories will be considered. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluation will be provided to companies regarding their submissions. The Government will consider feedback received in determining if a small business set-aside is appropriate for this requirement.
DISCLAIMER: This request for information is for information purposes only; it is not a request for competitive proposals, quotations, or bids. It does not constitute a solicitation and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government. Responses in any form are not offers and the Government is under no obligation to award a contract as a result of this announcement. No Funds are available to pay for preparation of responses to this announcement. Any information submitted by respondents to the announcement is strictly voluntary and will not be returned to the responder. Incomplete answers in any section or providing information outside the scope of this announcement may remove respondents from the Government's determination of whether to solicit the referenced project on a set-aside basis in accordance with Part 19 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation.
Not responding to this notice does not preclude participation in any future request for competitive proposals, quotations, or bids, if any issued. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on the Governmentwide Point of Entry (GPE). It is the responsibility of potential offerors to monitor the GPE for additional information pertaining to this requirement Additional Links:Market Survey Response