FY26 Pointe Lookout Harbor Maintenance

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE. THIS IS FOR MARKET RESEARCH PURPOSES ONLY – This notice does not constitute a solicitation announcement or restrict the Government to an ultimate acquisition approach and NO AWARD will occur from this notice. NO SOLICITATION, SPECIFICATIONS, OR DRAWINGS are available for this Notice. This is NOT a Request for Proposal (RFP) or Invitation for Bid (IFB).

INTRODUCTION:

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District, is issuing this Sources Sought notice and conducting market research as a means to identify the interest and capabilities of both small and large business entities for maintenance at the Pointe Lookout Harbor, located in Au Gres, Michigan. Pointe Lookout Harbor features significant overgrowth of large trees, brush, and other vegetation. Maintenance must be conducted at the site to keep the site functional. Work is expected to include maintenance at the harbor’s North wall, such as, but not limited to, tree cutting, topping, herbicide application and vegetation removal. The objective of the project is to remove all unwanted vegetation, including small and large trees, shrubs, and invasive plant species, from the surface and crevices of the existing rubble mound breakwall/revetment. The intent is to restore the structural integrity, functionality, and inspect ability of the breakwall while ensuring safe and environmentally responsible practices. Please note, a majority of the work is to be conducted on or within the rubble mound breakwall/revetment, which poses challenges in regards to accessibility of equipment to clear vegetation and the removal/disposal of the cleared vegetation. The use of manual or mechanical methods are appropriate given the site's accessibility and structural sensitivity. The breakwall section accessibility is limited by a 3 foot wide concrete sidewalk with railing on the South side. The revetment section is fully accessible for larger equipment and travel. Pictures of the area of work are being provided in the posting for reference.

BASED ON THE RESPONSES TO THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE/MARKET RESEARCH, 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. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions.

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE:

The place of performance for work will be at Pointe Lookout Harbor, located in Au Gres, Michigan.

DISCLAIMER:

THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A “REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)” TO BE SUBMITTED. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS NOTICE IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY. RESPONSES WILL NOT BE RETURNED TO THE RESPONDER. NOT RESPONDING TO THIS NOTICE DOES NOT PRECLUDE PARTICIPATION IN ANY FUTURE REQUEST FOR QUOTE (RFQ) OR INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) OR RFP, IF ANY ARE ISSUED. IF A SOLICITATION IS RELEASED, IT WILL BE SYNOPSIZED ON THE GOVERNMENT-WIDE POINT OF ENTRY (GPE). IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF POTENTIAL OFFERORS TO MONITOR THE GPE FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THIS REQUIREMENT.

The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code is 561730 – Landscpaing Services, which has a small business size standard of $9.5 million in average annual receipts. The Product Service Code (PSC) is S208 – Housekeeping- Landscaping/groundskeeping. Businesses of all sizes are encouraged to respond; however, each respondent must clearly identify the firm’s business size in the attached questionnaire. Small business firms interested in performing this work are strongly urged to respond to this notice. Responses to this Sources Sought Notice will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions.

SOURCES SOUGHT RESPONSES:

If your organization has the potential capacity and capability to perform this type of work, please complete the attached questionnaire and submit via email to Contract Specialist Noah Bruck at noah.r.bruck@usace.army.mil and Contracting Officer Stephanie M. Craig at stephanie.m.craig@usace.army.mil no later than 2:00 PM Eastern Time on December 15, 2025. Please reference in the subject line "SOURCES SOUGHT FY26 Pointe Lookout Harbor Maintenance ".

All data received in response to this Sources Sought that is marked or designated as corporate or proprietary will be fully protected from any release outside the Government.

The Government is not committed nor obligated to pay for the information provided, and no basis for claims against the Government shall arise as a result of a response to this Sources Sought notice.

RESPONDENTS WILL NOT BE CONTACTED REGARDING THEIR SUBMISSION OR INFORMATION GATHERED AS A RESULT OF THE SOURCES SOUGHT.