Opportunity
SAM #W912EF26QA059
USACE Walla Walla & Portland Districts – Multi-Year Dive and Underwater Inspection Services
Buyer
USACE Walla Walla District
Posted
August 11, 2026
Respond By
August 26, 2026
Identifier
W912EF26QA059
NAICS
561990, 488390
This opportunity involves a multi-year contract for commercial diving and underwater inspection services for the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Walla Walla and Portland Districts. - Government Buyer: - US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Walla Walla District (primary), Portland District (secondary) - Contracting office: US Army Engineer District Walla Walla, KO Contracting Division - Scope of Services: - Commercial diving and underwater inspection, maintenance, and repair services at multiple dam and river sites - Tasks include video and sonar inspections, diver-directed Level I-III inspections, minor repairs (welding, concrete, bolt/cable replacement), cleaning, debris removal, and ships husbandry - Emergency and time-critical response capability required within 48 hours - Use of USCG-inspected vessels, recompression chambers, and diver-directed cameras - Deliverables: dive plan packages, dive logs, real-time video feeds, and detailed inspection reports - Labor and Crew Requirements: - Certified dive teams (5-8 persons) with roles such as Dive Supervisor, Lead Diver, Diver, Standby Diver, Tender, Manifold Operator, ROV Operator/Technician, and Dive Medical Technician - Wage rates and benefits governed by regional union agreements (Western States Regional Council of Carpenters, North Coast States Regional Council of Carpenters) - Overtime rates, travel pay, and premium pay for hazardous work and certifications - Key Line Items: - Basic dive days at various depths (up to 200 feet) - Mobilization/demobilization of personnel, equipment, dive boats, modular floats, and skiffs - Welding supplies, ROV crew and equipment, pilebuck crew support - Specific task orders for deep and shallow inspections at Lower Monumental and John Day Dams - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Set-aside for women-owned small businesses (WOSB) - Strict safety, security, and regulatory compliance - Option to extend services up to six months beyond the base and option years - Unused capacity can be carried forward to subsequent option years - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial product manufacturers are named; services are labor- and equipment-based - No specific products or part numbers requested; focus is on specialized labor and service delivery
Description
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number W912EF26QA059 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ) for diving and underwater inspections services for US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Walla Walla District (NWW) and Portland District (NWP).
This acquisition is set-aside for women-owned small business (WOSB) concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.
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