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How to bid on Quality Assurance Testing for USACE Sacramento District
What the agency is buying and why it matters
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Sacramento District needs laboratories to provide quality assurance testing for construction projects. This includes materials and water quality testing for civil, military, and Veteran’s Affairs sites across a large area.
The agency plans to set up multiple Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) for these services, with a five-year ordering period. They intend to award at least two BPAs for each of five distinct operational regions: Utah, Nevada, Northern California, California Bay Area & Stockton-Modesto, and Central Coast & Southern Valley. This is a significant opportunity for labs specializing in construction materials and water quality testing.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This opportunity was published on July 15, 2026. The deadline for submitting your response is August 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET. All proposals must be submitted by this time.
It is crucial to submit your response well before the deadline to avoid any last-minute technical issues. Late submissions are generally not accepted.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for laboratories that specialize in quality assurance testing for construction materials (such as aggregate, bituminous materials, concrete, rock, and soil) and water quality. Firms must be able to operate within one or multiple of the five specified regions.
A critical requirement is that laboratories must be approved by the Materials Testing Center (MTC) and maintain active MTC inspection and validation. All testing must strictly adhere to the technical specifications in the Performance Work Statement and comply with Army regulations ER 1110-1-261 and ER 1110-1-8100.
How to respond to this solicitation
To access the full details of this opportunity, you will need to view the original source on the portal. Click the designated link to open the opportunity. If the first click takes you to the portal's homepage, click the link again to go directly to the bid.
You may need to create a free account on the portal to view all the solicitation documents, though this is not always required for every bid. Once you have access, carefully review all attachments, including the Performance Work Statement and the Area of Responsibility map, to understand the full scope and requirements.
Practical tips for a competitive response
Thoroughly review the Performance Work Statement (PWS) to understand all technical specifications and compliance requirements. Pay close attention to the specific Army regulations mentioned (ER 1110-1-261 and ER 1110-1-8100) and ensure your lab's procedures align.
Clearly demonstrate your laboratory's current MTC inspection and validation status, as this is a mandatory requirement. If you plan to bid on multiple regions, clearly outline your capabilities and physical locations for each region you propose to cover. Provide a well-structured price list for your services as requested by the agency.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
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