USACE Mussel Survey and Relocation
ID: W911WN26R1ASHType: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW072 ENDIST PITTSBURGHPITTSBURGH, PA, 15222-4198, USA

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (541620)

PSC

NATURAL RESOURCES/CONSERVATION- SITE PREPARATION (F021)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/fdcf20dcaf06498abcc0aeadc6008c1b/view
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    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is seeking interest from qualified businesses for a potential Single Award Task Order Contract (SATOC) focused on mussel surveys and relocation within the Great Lakes and Ohio River Division, specifically in the Nashville District. The primary objective is to conduct mussel surveys to map beds, determine density, and facilitate the relocation of mussels prior to various Civil Works projects, including dredging activities. This initiative is crucial for ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and protecting aquatic ecosystems, with an estimated contract value of approximately $2 million over five years. Interested firms must submit their capabilities statements and responses to specific questions by 2:00 P.M. Eastern Time on October 30, 2025, to Nicholas Zulauf at nicholas.r.zulauf@usace.army.mil, with a courtesy copy to Melissa Harlon at melissa.r.harlon@usace.army.mil.

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    Mussel Survey and Relocation_DRAFT SCOPE.pdf
    This government RFP outlines the scope of services for an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Single Award Task Order Contract (SATOC) for mussel surveys and relocation, primarily for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Civil Works projects within the Nashville District and potentially the Great Lakes and Ohio River Division. The surveys aim to map mussel beds, determine density, and facilitate relocation before disruptive activities. Contractors must provide a four-person dive crew, including a Malacologist, and all necessary equipment. Strict adherence to USACE safety regulations (EM 385-1-1) is mandatory, requiring submission of a Dive Operations Plan, Safety Plan, and personnel qualifications. All data will be collected using DGPS and provided in ESRI Shape files. The government will specify site-specific tasks and schedules, with reports due within 10 days of survey completion. Contractors are responsible for obtaining permits and complying with federal and state wildlife agency protocols.
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