Opportunity
PIEE #W912DR-27-Q-1CPX
Dalecarlia Water Treatment Plant Chemical Alarm System Upgrade Market Research
Buyer
USACE W2SD Endist Baltimore
Posted
October 14, 2026
Respond By
October 28, 2026
Identifier
W912DR-27-Q-1CPX
NAICS
334519, 423690, 811210, 611430, 334290
USACE Baltimore District is gathering market information for a chemical alarm system upgrade at the Dalecarlia Water Treatment Plant. - Government buyer: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District, supporting the Washington Aqueduct and Dalecarlia Water Treatment Plant. - Procurement status: Sources Sought market research to assess supplier capabilities and inform a potential future acquisition; it is not a solicitation or award. - OEMs and vendors: No OEMs, manufacturers, or vendors are named. The requested equipment is not brand- or part-number-specific in the available information. - Equipment requested: Fixed gas monitors, system controllers, spare parts, and 19 gas-detection sensors: 11 combustible gas, 4 ammonia, 1 oxygen, 2 hydrogen, and 1 carbon monoxide. - Services requested: Manufacturer-representative technical commissioning and startup, plus staff training. USACE personnel will perform physical sensor installation and conduit wiring. - Notable requirements: The upgraded system is intended to provide detection across the specified gas types. Equipment quantities for monitors, controllers, and spare parts are not stated.
Description
Sources Sought NoticeThe purpose of this sources sought notice is to assess the capability and interest of firms, as well as to help the Government determine whether the requirement can be set aside for small business (SB), Section 8(a), Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB). This Sources Sought Notice is not a Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quote (RFQ), or Invitation for Bid (IFB). There is no commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation, make awards, or pay for respondent¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿s expenditures made in response to this notice. Unsolicited proposals will not be accepted. Interested vendors are responsible for monitoring this notice for any subsequent amendments. All submissions become government property and will not be returned. However, any form solicitation issued as a result of this notice will be in a separate announcement.RequirementThe U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Baltimore District is considering a procurement of a Purchase Order Contract for a Lab Chemical Alarm System Upgrade. The Dalecarlia Water Treatment Plant conducts required chemical analysis of finished water. Some lab equipment requires hazardous gas for operation that is monitored via the lab chemical alarm system. Washington Aqueduct seeks to replace the equipment of the alarm system.The scope of this project includes the procurement of fixed gas monitors, sensors, controllers and all components required for the complete operation of the chemical alarm system. Additionally, the scope includes manufacturer-representative technical commissioning and startup, and staff training services. (Note: Physical installation of sensors and conduit wiring will be performed by USACE in-house personnel). The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Baltimore District is considering a procurement of a Purchase Order Contract for a Lab Chemical Alarm System Upgrade. The Dalecarlia Water Treatment Plant conducts required chemical analysis of finished water. Some lab equipment requires hazardous gas for operation that is monitored via the lab chemical alarm system. Washington Aqueduct seeks to replace the equipment of the alarm system.The scope of this project includes the procurement of fixed gas monitors, sensors, controllers and all components required for the complete operation of the chemical alarm system. Additionally, the scope includes manufacturer-representative technical commissioning and startup, and staff training services. (Note: Physical installation of sensors and conduit wiring will be performed by USACE in-house personnel).1. General Summary of RequirementsThis project encompasses the procurement of a complete chemical alarm system to replace outdated equipment. The scope includes monitors, controllers, and spare parts for the following fixed gas sensors: 11 Combustible gas, 4 Ammonia, 1 Oxygen, 2 Hydrogen, and 1 Carbon Monoxide gases. Additionally, the scope covers manufacturer-representative technical commissioning, startup, and staff training to ensure full operational readiness.SubmittalsThis Sources Sought Notice is being issued as a means of conducting market research to identify qualified manufacturers and suppliers who are interested in delivering Lab Chemical Alarm System Upgrades in accordance with the Statement of Work.The submittal shall be no longer than ten (10) pages. The 10-page limit does not include the cover page, executive summary, or references, if requested.Responders should include ALL of the following in their submittal:1. Company name, address, point of contact, phone number, e-mail address, CAGE code, and UEI number.2. Business size in relation to the NAICS code 334290, including small business category as applicable (e.g. woman-owned small business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business, etc.).3. A narrative describing the company¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿s capability of fulfilling Lab Chemical Alarm System Upgrades in accordance with the Statement of Work.4. Email responses to MAJ Travis M. J. Kelly, Contract Specialist at travis.m.kelly@usace.army.mil and Mr. Brian Richardson, Contracting Officer at Brian.L.Richardson@usace.army.mil no later than 11:00 AM EST on October 28, 2026; reference Sources Sought Notice number W912DR-27-Q-1CPX.Submissions will be shared with the Government project delivery team but otherwise will be held in strict confidence. No feedback or analysis will be provided to respondents regarding their submissions. If you have any questions, contact MAJ Travis M. J. Kelly via email at travis.m.kelly@usace.army.mil.