Hickman Borings Drilling and Testing

Solicitation W912EQ26QA050, issued by the USACE Memphis District, is a firm fixed price contract for the recovery of intact cemented sand and gravel samples from the bottom of the Mississippi River near Hickman, Kentucky. The project requires the contractor to provide all labor, equipment, and materials to execute river-based rotosonic borings and rock coring at designated coordinates. Key deliverables include the recovery and preservation of samples, laboratory testing at a USACE-validated facility, and the integration of engineering data into the OpenGround database. The period of performance is scheduled from October 19, 2026, to December 31, 2026, with a preferred operational window during the low-water season from September 1 through December 31. The contractor must adhere to strict technical standards, including ASTM D2113 for rock coring, ASTM D6914 for sonic drilling, and ASTM D4220 and D5079 for sample preservation and transport. A minimum core recovery rate of 80% per boring is required for sonic drilling. All samples must be delivered to the Ensley Engineering Yard in Memphis, Tennessee, with a seven-day advance notice. Award will be based on best value, evaluating technical acceptability, satisfactory past performance, and price. To be considered responsive, offerors must be registered in SAM.gov and have a NIST score entered in the Supplier Performance Risk System. Payment will be processed electronically via the Wide Area WorkFlow system.