Soo Project Office (SPO) Industrial Maintenance Service
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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, Detroit District, is conducting market research via a Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified small and large businesses for Industrial Maintenance Services at the Soo Project Office (SPO) in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. This notice aims to gauge industry interest and capabilities. Responses, including a completed questionnaire, are due by June 29, 2026.
Scope of Work
The required industrial maintenance services include, but are not limited to:
- Elevator Maintenance, Repair, and Inspections: Routine maintenance, repairs, and inspections for antiquated elevator systems in historic register structures, potentially including modernization.
- Hazardous Material Testing, Abatement, and Remediation: Remediation of identified hazardous materials in accordance with applicable regulations (OSHA, EM 385-1-1), including testing.
- HVAC System Maintenance: Troubleshooting, repairs, testing, adjusting, balancing, control system repair, routine preventative maintenance, and new equipment installation for various HVAC systems across multiple buildings.
- Air Compressor Maintenance: Specialized maintenance for three large air compressors used for navigation lock operations, addressing complex issues beyond routine in-house capabilities.
- Electrical Maintenance: Provision of licensed electricians for various electrical tasks throughout the facility.
Contractors and subcontractors must be fully licensed and perform work in accordance with all applicable regulations.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Anticipated Duration: Up to five (5) years
- NAICS Code: 561210 – Facilities Support Services (Small Business Size Standard: $47 million)
- PSC Code: Z1EZ – Maintenance Of Other Industrial Buildings
- Set-Aside: Based on responses, this requirement may be set-aside for Small Businesses (in full or in part) or procured through full and open competition. All Small Business Set-Aside categories will be considered.
- Response Due: June 29, 2026, by 2:00 PM Eastern Time
- Published: June 12, 2026
Evaluation
Responses will be used for market research to inform appropriate acquisition decisions, including potential small business set-asides. The attached questionnaire is crucial for providing detailed capability information.
Additional Notes
This is a Sources Sought notice for market research purposes only; it is not a solicitation, RFP, or IFB, and no award will result from it. No specifications or drawings are available. The Government will not pay for information provided, nor will it provide feedback or evaluations on submissions. Respondents will not be contacted regarding their submission.