RFQ for FY26 Quillayute River Channel Log Obstruction Removal - La Push, WA

SOL #: W912DW26QA042Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Dept Of The Army

W071 ENDIST SEATTLE

SEATTLE, WA, 98134-2329, United States

Place of Performance

La Push, WA

NAICS

Remediation Services (562910)

PSC

Other Environmental Services, Studies, And Analytical Support (F999)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/330ef0cefb4d4a19af7e7bffd25e9ddf/view

Timeline

Posted

May 5, 2026

Last Updated

May 20, 2026

Submission Deadline

May 20, 2026, 9:00 PM

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 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Seattle District, is soliciting quotes for the FY26 Quillayute River Channel Log Obstruction Removal in La Push, Washington. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for debris removal services, specifically targeting a submerged tree creating a navigation hazard. Quotes are due by May 20, 2026, at 02:00 PM PST.

Scope of Work

The contractor shall provide all necessary personnel, equipment, supplies, and supervision to remove and dispose of a submerged tree in the Quillayute River Federal channel. The work aims to eliminate a hazard to navigation. The scope is detailed in Part 5-Specific Tasks of the solicitation.

Key Requirements & Deliverables

Removal and Disposal: Complete removal and proper disposal of the submerged tree.
Documentation: Submission of a Naval Architect Analysis (if using floating crane), Load Chart, Work Plan, Spill Plan, and Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs).
Contractor Responsibility: The contractor is responsible for all means and methods for retrieval and removal, including coordination with the Tribe for staging areas.

Contract Details

Contract Type: Firm-fixed price service contract.
Period of Performance: 30 days after the date of award, specifically from June 19, 2026, to July 17, 2026.
Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
Product/Service Code: F999 (Other Environmental Services, Studies, And Analytical Support).

Submission & Evaluation

Quote Submission: Quotes must be submitted via email to hien.ho@usace.army.mil.
Questions: Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted by close of business two (2) days prior to the closing date.
Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the lowest priced, responsible quoter whose quote conforms to all requirements.
Eligibility: Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database to be eligible for award.

Important Clarifications (from Q&A)

Site Conditions: Depths in the obstruction area are approximately 12.5' MLLW, with the obstruction point at 7.4' to 9.2' MLLW. The tree's condition (embedded, root ball size) is unknown, but it has not shifted based on recent scans.
Available Data: USACE has hydrographic survey and imaging data, but no underwater photos or dive reports. Survey scans with depth data are provided.
Operations: Use of a float crane or dive team is anticipated but not required. Dive operations are recommended at slack tide. No river navigation closures, fish windows, environmental permitting, or noise restrictions apply.
Access/Disposal: Mora Road is off-limits for shoreline access. Ocean disposal is permitted but not required on the oceanside of the Rialto Revetment. The tree can be sectioned/cut prior to disposal.
Site Visit: No government-planned site visit; contractors may conduct their own.