Emergency Object Removal Delaware River, Schuylkill River, and C and D Canal
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Philadelphia District, United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is requesting proposals for Emergency Object Removal from the Delaware River, Schuylkill River, and C&D Canal. This effort addresses objects shallower than authorized depths, posing a hazard to navigation. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. Proposals are due April 1, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for the removal and disposal of objects from within the specified navigation channels. While exact dimensions and material composition are unknown, the solicitation provides estimates and descriptions from previous efforts. USACE survey crews will verify exact object locations prior to removal. The project involves three separate areas for bidding.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Single Award Task Order Contract (SATOC)
- Duration: Five years
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Proposal Due: April 1, 2026, at 2:00 PM (EDT) (Revised by Amendment 0001)
- Published: March 30, 2026 (Amendment 0001 date)
Evaluation
Specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in the provided description, but the agency is requesting proposals, indicating a competitive process.
Additional Notes
Amendment 0001, issued on March 30, 2026, revised the proposal due date from March 30, 2026, to April 1, 2026. It also added three new attachments:
- 0017 - Attachment AA: Project Data Sheet
- 0018 - Attachment BB: Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ)
- 0019 - Attachment CC: Naval Architect Analysis (NAA) Checklist All other terms and conditions of the solicitation remain unchanged. The primary point of contact is Eric Leach (eric.a.leach@usace.army.mil).