Bayou Meto Canal 1000, Phase 4.1, Check Structure

The Department of Defense, through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Wynne Area Office, has issued a Sources Sought notice under solicitation W912EQ27S0003 for the Bayou Meto Canal 1000, Phase 4.1, Check Structure project in Lonoke County, Arkansas. This market research effort seeks information to determine the appropriate set-aside for a future competitive firm-fixed-price contract, with an estimated construction magnitude between 10 million and 25 million dollars. The scope of work involves providing all plant, labor, and materials to construct a 3-cell tanter gate reinforced concrete check structure and approximately 975 linear feet of Canal 1000, including all necessary appurtenant structures and electromechanical operating machinery for locks and dams. Technical requirements include compliance with USACE Safety and Health Requirements Manual EM 385-1-1, MIL-STD-461 for electromagnetic interference suppression, and 49 CFR 173 for packaging and shipments. Contractors must adhere to strict quality control standards, including the use of the Resident Management System Contractor Mode and ultrasonic inspection of weldments. Key personnel must demonstrate experience in surface preparation and coating application on structural steel for at least three similar projects within the last three years. Interested firms must provide their Unique Entity Identifier, business size, and socio-economic status by the response deadline of November 5, 2026.