Bid guide
How to bid on the Dalecarlia chemical alarm upgrade for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
What USACE is seeking
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District is considering a purchase order for a lab chemical alarm system upgrade at the Dalecarlia Water Treatment Plant in Washington, DC. The purchase includes fixed gas monitors, sensors, controllers, and the components needed for the system to operate.
The scope also includes manufacturer-representative technical commissioning and startup, plus staff training. USACE personnel will install the sensors and conduit wiring. This is an RFI, so vendors should treat it as an opportunity to respond to a request for information, not assume it is a final request for bids.
Key date and deadline
The opportunity was published October 26, 2026. The response deadline is November 6, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET.
Plan to submit before the deadline and check the opportunity documents for the requested response method and any instructions. The provided information does not state what happens after the deadline.
Who this opportunity may suit
This opportunity may suit firms that supply fixed gas monitors, sensors, controllers, and related chemical alarm system components, particularly vendors able to provide manufacturer-representative commissioning, startup, and staff training.
Because USACE will perform the physical sensor and conduit wiring installation, vendors should focus on the equipment and services described rather than assume installation work is part of their scope.
How to access the opportunity
Click “View original source” on the portal to open the opportunity. If the first click takes you to the portal homepage, click it again to go to the bid.
A free account may be needed to view documents, though some opportunities can be viewed without one. Review the available documents for the official response instructions.
Prepare a clear, useful RFI response
Describe how your proposed equipment addresses the stated need for fixed gas monitors, sensors, controllers, and the components required for a complete operating system. Clearly distinguish included equipment from commissioning, startup, and training services.
Explain relevant experience and identify any information the agency may need to assess your approach. Follow the response instructions in the opportunity documents, allow time to complete any portal steps, and submit before the stated deadline.
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.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from DEPT of the Army; the original posting controls.