Sources Sought Rathbun Lake Project, Shoreline Stone Protection, USACE Approved Quarry and Delivery to Site

Project ID: W912DQ26SS31977 FederalOpportunitiesSources Sought

Overview

Agency	USACE Kansas City District
Deadline	06/22/26
Posted	06/15/26
Estimated Value	$250,000 - $1,200,000 (AI estimate)
Set Aside	None
NAICS	212312 - Crushed and Broken Limestone Mining and Quarrying
PSC	Not Provided
Location	Centerville, IA United States

Description

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Sources Sought

Rathbun Lake Project Shoreline Stone Protection, Rip Rap Quarried from United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) approved sources and Delivery The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Kansas City District (NWK), is issuing this Sources Sought notice as a means of conducting market research to identify parties having an interest in, and the resources to support, the requirement for the following: See Draft Purchase Description Attached. The anticipated delivery portion of the contract will be accomplished by labor categories that are subject to Service Contract Act (SCA) Wage Determinations. The intention is to procure these services on a competitive basis. DISCLAIMER Based on the responses to this Sources Sought notice, this requirement may be set aside for small businesses (in full or in part) or procured through full and open competition. All Small Business Set-Aside categories will be considered. This is a Sources Sought Notice and is for informational purposes only. This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quote (RFQ), or an Invitation for Bid (IFB). There is no bid package, solicitation, specifications or drawings available with this announcement. It does not constitute a procurement commitment by USACE, implied or otherwise. No contract will be awarded from this Sources Sought Notice. Response is strictly voluntary; no reimbursement will be made for any cost associated with providing information in response to this Sources Sought or any follow-up information requests. The Government shall not be liable for or suffer any consequential damages for any improperly identified information. Not responding to this notice does not preclude participation in any future solicitation, if issued. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on the Governmentwide Point of Entry (GPE). It is the responsibility of potential contractors to monitor the GPE for additional information pertaining to this requirement. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to contractors regarding their submissions. Additional information may be requested after initial response, either from individual respondents or all respondents. This Sources Sought is the only document that will be published notifying potential offerors of the Government's intent of establishing a competitive market base.

Place of Performance

Rathbun Lake Project, Centerville, IA. North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code: The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) Code is 212312 Crushed and Broken Limestone mining and Quarrying .

Small Business Size Standard

750 Employees.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

*If you do not have a Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code or a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), and you are interested in pursuing a contract with the Government, please register in the SAMs website as soon as possible (register through https://www.sam.gov/SAM/). CAGE codes and UEIs are required prior to the submission of your quote/proposal/bid but not required for this Sources Sought. To be considered interested and/or qualified, firms must submit the following minimum requirements: Interested firms are requested to submit a Capability Statement demonstrating their ability to perform these services. Submissions should include:

Company Profile

Company Name, Address, Point of Contact, Phone, Email, and CAGE/UEI Number.

Socio-Economic Status

Business Size (e.g., Large, Small, HubZone, SDVOSB, 8(a), WOSB) under the applicable NAICS code. - Firm's Joint Venture information, if applicable - Quarry Location & Approval Status: Identify the proposed stone source (specific bed and quarry location). State whether the source is on the approved list or if it is an unapproved source that will require the 60-workday testing phase. Attached is a list of approved local quarries for your reference. Please note that contractors are not restricted exclusively to this list, but any source utilized must be a USACE-approved quarry. - Mobilization distance to the Quarry site and to the location of delivery.

Logistics Capability

Confirm the ability to meet the minimum delivery rate of 1,500 tons per day using standard end dumping trucks (no trailers, belly dumps, or side dumps).

Technical Testing Capability

Describe experience/ability to conduct physical testing (gradation, density, absorption, freeze-thaw, wetting-drying, and LA abrasion) in accordance with the listed ASTM standards.

Relevant Experience

List up to three (3) similar projects completed within the past five (5) years involving USACE stone protection or riprap placement. - Ability to successfully comply with the provisions of Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting. https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52#FAR_52_219_14 - Firm's Joint Venture information, if applicable. - Responses shall not exceed fifteen (15) pages. All attachments must be in Adobe pdf format. Contractors are advised that information provided to the Government regarding this Sources Sought Notice will be considered Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and will not be released to the public or other potential contractors. The Government may retain this information for its records indefinitely. E-mail your response to Angella Curran, Contract Specialist, at angella.curran@usace.army.mil no later than Interested offerors shall respond to the Sources Sought no later than 12:00 P.M. (CST) on June 22, 2026. Email is the preferred method of delivery for responses to this notice. Please include in the subject block of your email the project name Rathbun Shoreline Protection and Sources Sought number. Responses by FAX will not be accepted. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT OR AUTHORIZATION TO INCUR COSTS IN ANTICIPATION OF AN AWARD. THE GOVERNMENT IS NOT BOUND TO MAKE ANY AWARDS UNDER THIS NOTICE.

Summary (Newest Update)

Background The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Kansas City District (NWK), is conducting market research through this Sources Sought notice to identify parties interested in supporting the Rathbun Lake Project, specifically for shoreline stone protection using rip rap quarried from USACE approved sources. The goal is to procure these services on a competitive basis, potentially set aside for small businesses. Work Details The contract involves the procurement of shoreline stone protection services, including the delivery of rip rap from USACE approved quarries. Tasks include: 1) Identifying and confirming the quarry location and approval status; 2) Meeting a minimum delivery rate of 1,500 tons per day using standard end dumping trucks; 3) Conducting physical testing in accordance with ASTM standards; 4) Providing relevant experience with similar projects involving USACE stone protection or riprap placement; 5) Complying with the provisions of Revolutionary Overhaul 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting. Period of Performance The geographic location(s) the contract will be performed (if provided) Place of Performance Rathbun Lake Project, Centerville, IA. Bidder Requirements Interested firms must submit a Capability Statement that includes: Company Profile (name, address, contact details), Socio-Economic Status, Quarry Location & Approval Status, Logistics Capability to meet delivery rates, Technical Testing Capability for physical testing, Relevant Experience with similar projects completed within the past five years, and compliance with provisions. Responses should not exceed fifteen pages and must be submitted in Adobe PDF format.

Contacts

Contact name	Angella Curran
Contact email	angella.curran@usace.army.mil
Contact phone	(816) 389-3816
Secondary contact name	Christopher W. Anderson
Secondary contact email	christopher.w.anderson@usace.army.mil
Secondary contact phone	(816) 389-3850