# SAM #W912EQ26QA050

River-Based Rotosonic Borings and Rock Coring Services for USACE Memphis District

**Buyer:** USACE Memphis District
**Posted:** September 27, 2026
**Respond By:** October 12, 2026
**Identifier:** W912EQ26QA050
**NAICS:** 541380, 213112, 213114, 541360

This opportunity seeks specialized drilling and geological testing services for the US Army Corps of Engineers, Memphis District, focused on the Mississippi River near Hickman, KY.
- Government Buyer:
  - US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Memphis District (ENDIST MEMPHIS)
- Scope of Work:
  - River-based rotosonic borings and rock coring at specified coordinates
  - Objective is to recover intact samples of cemented sand and gravel from the riverbed
  - Samples are required for unconfined compressive strength tests
  - Previous attempts yielded disturbed samples, making undisturbed recovery critical
- Products/Services Requested:
  - Specialized drilling and testing services (no specific OEMs, part numbers, or quantities listed)
- Unique Requirements:
  - Emphasis on obtaining undisturbed geological specimens suitable for laboratory strength testing
  - Work to be performed in challenging riverine conditions
- OEMs and Vendors:
  - No specific OEMs, brands, or vendors are named in the solicitation

### Description

The objective of this contract is to recover intact samples of a cemented sand and gravel material located at the bottom of the Mississippi River near the town of Hickman, KY. Historical borings in the area have penetrated the cemented sand and gravel, but the resulting samples were too disturbed to provide specimens for unconfined compressivestrength tests. To achieve the contract objectives, the Contractor shall execute river-based rotosonic borings and rock coring at the specific coordinates designated. <br/><br/><br/><strong>Additional Links:</strong><br/><a href='https://dodprocurementtoolbox.com/' target='_blank'>Department of Defense Procurement Toolbox</a><br/><a href='https://piee.eb.mil/sol/xhtml/unauth/search/oppMgmtLink.xhtml?noticeId=W912EQ26QA050&noticeType=SolicitationNotice' target='_blank'>PIEE Solicitation Module Link for W912EQ26QA050</a><br/><a href='https://www.acq.osd.mil/asda/dpc/ce/cap/docs/piee/PIEE_Solicitation_Module_Vendor_Access_Instructions.pdf' target='_blank'>Registration Instructions for the PIEE Solicitation Module</a><br/><a href='https://pieetraining.eb.mil/wbt/xhtml/wbt/sol/index.xhtml' target='_blank'>Web Based Training for the PIEE Solicitation Module</a>

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