Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), Operation and Maintenance of Arkansas Lakes at Lake Ouachita, Lake Greeson, and DeGray Lake

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Notice type
Presolicitation
Solicitation #
W912EE26RA015
NAICS
561210
PSC
S216
Set-aside
Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Posted
June 5, 2026
Response due
July 15, 2026
Place of performance
Royal, AR

What this opportunity is

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is seeking a total small business set-aside for an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract focused on the operation and maintenance of facilities at DeGray Lake, Lake Ouachita, and Lake Greeson in Arkansas. The contract encompasses a wide range of services, including maintenance, repairs, and operations of recreation areas and water control structures. As this is a presolicitation notice, interested small businesses should monitor the Contract Opportunities Web Page for updates and be prepared to respond to the Request for Proposal when it is issued.

Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.

Description

1 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Ouachita, Greeson, and DeGray Lakes Statement of Work & Technical Provisions Performance Work Statement 1.1.0 General Statement of Work: The purpose of this contract is to provide for the operation, maintenance and repair of Government-owned facilities and equipment at Ouachita, Greeson, and DeGray Lakes. This work shall include planning, programming, administration, management, supervision, maintenance of accurate and complete records and files, quality control inspection, facilities, and personnel necessary to operate and maintain Government-owned facilities and equipment. The Contractor shall personally supervise the work or always have a competent Superintendent on the site. The superintendent shall possess full authority to act on behalf of the Contractor and to legally bind the Contractor. The work will be performed in recreation and operational areas, as well as various remote locations, in and around the Ouachita, Greeson, and DeGray Lake projects. Work under this contract will be performed as orders are placed. Ouachita, Greeson, and DeGray Lakes are located in Southwest Arkansas. The projects are split over 5 counties including Garland, Montgomery, Pike, Clark, and Hot Spring County, AR. Cities around the projects include Hot Springs, Murfreesboro, Caddo Valley, and Arkadelphia, AR. 1.1.1 Government-Furnished Equipment, Materials, and Supplies: The Government shall not be responsible for providing any equipment, materials, or supplies associated with the performance of any work to be done by the Contractor. 1.1.2 Contractor-Furnished Equipment, Materials, and Supplies: The Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, supplies, and other items necessary for the operation, maintenance, repair, and replacement requirements as specified in each technical provision, or as negotiated via task orders. 1.1.3 Industry Standards/Quality of Product: It is the intent of this requirement to ensure that all work is performed in accordance with appropriate industry standards to obtain quality products. Replacement parts and facilities will be equal or better than those being replaced. Replacement of parts with lower quality parts will result in the work being determined as non-compliant with this contract and shall be re-done at the Contractors expense. Work which does not meet industry standards or is otherwise not in accordance with contract requirements will be re-done at the Contractor’s expense. 1.1.4 Term: This contract will have a base ordering period with four options and a 6-month ordering period. 1.1.5 Other Contracts: Other contractors may be on site performing other work for USACE. The Contractor shall cooperate with such other Contractors, its employees and/or Government employees. The Contractor shall not commit or permit any act of interference in the performance of work of other Contractors or Government forces. If there appears to be a conflict, the contractor shall notify the COR and Contracting Officer to deconflict. 1.1.6 Pre-work Conference: The Contractor shall attend a pre-work conference as soon after task order award as practical, depending on when actual performance is to begin. The intent is to conduct the conference prior to work and start no later than 15 days after award of a task order. During this conference, USACE shall DRAFT -- 1 of 29 -- 2 establish the line of authority and Government procedures for contractual, administrative, and work matters. The schedule of required submittals and reports will also be discussed. 1.1.7 Coordination Meeting: The coordination meeting will be separate from the Pre-work Conference as required in the previous paragraph. Before work commences, the Contractor and its staff shall meet with the COR. Discussion will be held to develop a mutual understanding of quality control requirements, details of the reporting requirements, implementation of the accident prevention plan, the interrelationship of the Government’s inspection system to the Contractor Quality Control (CQC) plan, and all other aspects of the contract. A record of the proceedings will be furnished to all attendees. 1.1.8 Criteria and Publications: The Contractor shall perform all work in accordance with applicable publications to include, but not limited to, Figure 1 below: Figure 1 Type Proponent Safety EM 385-1-1 (Corps of Engineer’s Safety Manual) Sign Standards EP 310-1-6a and EP 310-1-6b (U. S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Sign Standards Manual) Environmental Compliance Environmental Review Guide for Operations, U. S. Army Corps of Engineers Operating Manuals Equipment Manufacturers Repair Manuals Equipment Manufacturers Industrial Standards and Codes (Latest Editions) Air Moving and Conditioning Association American Association of Nurserymen, Inc. American Concrete Institute American Institute of Steel Construction American Society of Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Air- Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air- Conditioning Engineers American Society for Testing and Materials American National Standards Institute American Welding Society Architectural Aluminum Manufacturers Association DRAFT -- 2 of 29 -- 3 Architectural Graphics Standards Asphalt Institute Consumer Products Safety Commissions Handbook for Public Playground Safety International Building Code National Association of Architectural Metal Manufacturers National Association of Fan Manufacturers National Electrical Code National Fire Protection Association National Plumbing Codes Standards Illustrated National Warm Air and Air Conditioning Association Portland Cement Association Sheet Metal Manufacturers The Aluminum Association Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. Other General Services Administration (GSA) guidelines and schedules for vehicle maintenance. EM 1110-1-400 Engineering and Design –Recreation Facility and Customer Services and Standards- 1.1.9 Communication Devices and Responsibilities: Contractor must provid

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