Bid guide
How to bid on the Disposal Area 60 investigation for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
What the Army Corps is seeking
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District, is researching firms that could investigate soils at Disposal Area 60, an approximately 20-acre site in Cedar Point, North Carolina. The described work includes 11 cone penetration test soundings to gather soil and strength information for slope stability analysis.
This is a Sources Sought/Request for Information, not a contract solicitation or request for proposal. The agency says this market research does not obligate it to award a contract.
Deadline and what it means
The notice requests capability information by November 6, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. ET. The opportunity listing also gives a deadline of 2:00 p.m. ET, so the provided information contains conflicting times. Confirm the deadline in the original notice before submitting.
This is a deadline for submitting market research information, not a bid deadline for a contract award.
Who this opportunity suits
The notice is aimed at firms with NAICS code 541360 and experience in comparable subsurface investigation work. Relevant capabilities include CPT soundings, geotechnical field work, and equipment and personnel able to operate in wet, soft, or dry conditions.
The site is accessible only by water vessel, with no land access. Firms would need to be able to arrange marine transportation for personnel, equipment, and materials, and use vessels that comply with applicable Coast Guard requirements.
How to find the notice and respond
Use “View original source” on the opportunity page. If the first click opens the portal homepage, click it again to go to the notice. A free account may be needed to view documents.
The notice asks interested firms to submit company contact information, current SAM status, business size and applicable socioeconomic designations, evidence of capabilities, and information on any teaming arrangement. It also requests details for two comparable projects completed within the past seven years, including project contacts for validation, and documentation of a drill rig capable of the specified CPT work.
Prepare a clear capability response
Make it easy for reviewers to verify your experience. For each project, state the completion date, total contract value, your role and specific work, and provide a project contact with an email address and phone number. The notice says projects may not receive credit if missing information prevents the agency from judging relevance or experience.
Address the site’s water-only access directly. Explain your planned transportation capability and show how your equipment meets the CPT requirements described in the notice. If teaming, use the requested one-page description to identify each team member’s role and the proposed arrangement’s socioeconomic status.
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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