USDA - Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) for the Emergency Watershed Protection (EWP) Green Township -Blessing Road - Ohio
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 United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) is preparing to issue a Request for Bids (RFB) for Emergency Watershed Protection (EWP) services for the Green Township - Blessing Road project in Ohio. This presolicitation indicates an upcoming Total Small Business set-aside opportunity for construction and restoration services. The full solicitation package is expected around April 15, 2026, with a mandatory site visit scheduled for April 21, 2026.
Scope of Work
The project involves providing EWP services, including:
- Channel clearing and shaping
- Pollution control
- Seeding and mulching
- Mobilization and demobilization
- Traffic control
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price construction contract (RFB in accordance with FAR Part 14)
- Estimated Magnitude: Between $425,000 and $475,000
- NAICS Code: 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction)
- Small Business Size Standard: $40.0M
- Period of Performance: 40 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed (NTP)
- Solicitation Release: On or around April 15, 2026
- Site Visit: April 21, 2026, at 10:30 am ET (Blessing Road, 1,500' NE of Smokey Row Road, OH)
- Response Date: 2026-04-14T17:00:00Z (This is the presolicitation response date, actual bid due date will be in the RFB)
Eligibility / Set-Aside
- This will be a Total Small Business set-aside.
- Interested contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov and complete annual representations and certifications electronically to be eligible for award.
Submission & Evaluation
- A bid bond of 20% of the bid price is required.
- A Payment Bond (SF-25A), Irrevocable Letter of Credit (ILC), or Tripartite Escrow Agreement for 100% of the project cost is required within 10 calendar days of award.
- Specific questions and bid due dates will be determined once the official solicitation is posted.
Additional Notes
For further information, contact Mark Domingo, Contract Specialist, at mark.domingo@usda.gov.