FY26 BRL Snag & CLear

This contract, identified as FY26 BRL Snag & Clear under solicitation number W912P426QA011, is a Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ W072 Endist Buffalo office for the removal of foreign debris and materials from the Black Rock Channel, Buffalo Harbor, and Buffalo River, along with brush clearing on Bird Island Pier. The work is scoped to be completed within a 45-day period of performance triggered by a Notice to Proceed, with anticipated performance occurring between July 6 and August 19, 2026. The solicitation, issued on June 4, 2026, requires electronic submission through the PIEE Solicitation Module by June 16, 2026, at 2:00 PM local time, and is restricted to small businesses certified with a Unique Entity Identifier and CAGE Code through SAM.gov. Offerors must comply with extensive safety and regulatory standards including EM 385-1-1 for health and safety, provide a competent person for daily inspections, and ensure all personnel have 24 hours of SOH training within the past three years. Contractors are required to submit a comprehensive set of plans including an Accident Prevention Plan, Activity Hazard Analysis, and site-specific procedures, along with monthly man-hour reports and adherence to Government Safety Requirements. A USACE Quality Assurance inspector must accompany the contractor on all operations, including on the contractor’s barge, to ensure proper material removal. The contract includes specific line items for mobilization/demobilization and work at each site, with potential for additional days based on debris volume, though no unit prices are specified. Payment will follow the Prompt Payment Act, invoices must conform to 5 CFR part 1315.9(b), and all submissions require Form 1449, a completed bid schedule, and representations and certifications. Contractors must also comply with multiple statutory requirements including prohibitions on trafficking, inverted domestic corporations, defense telecommunications equipment restrictions, whistleblower protections, and procurement integrity. All work must occur in Buffalo, New York, and contractors assume full responsibility for risk of loss until delivery to the Government.