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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers needs a small business to provide barge and tow services for safety testing at the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal.
Key Details
What exactly do they need?
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers needs a small business to provide barge and tow services for safety testing at the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal. The contractor shall provide services for about a week in February 2026, and a week in July 2026, per the attached scope.
What's the contract structure and timeline?
The contract is a purchase order with a period of performance of about two weeks. The Government intends to award one purchase order by the end of January 2026.
How will they pick the winner?
The evaluation basis is not specified.
When and how do you bid?
The bid deadline is not specified, but the Government requires electronic data interchange. Contractors must register with sam.gov, prior to registering with the DoD Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) system.
Who can apply
- Any certified small business may apply.
Heads up — easy to miss
- The Government requires tow services for about a week in February 2026, and a week in July 2026.
If you're interested, do this first
- Check that your small business is registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).
- Register with the DoD Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) system.