Sunken Vessel Removal- USACE Nashville District Lakesview on SAM.gov

Sources Sought Notice for Sunken Vessel Removal at U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Nashville District Lakes THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION, INVITATION FOR BID (IFB), REQUEST FOR QUOTE (RFQ), OR A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP). This is a Sources Sought announcement only. This Sources Sought is for acquisition planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract. Any cost incurred as a result of the announcement shall be borne by the interested party (prospective offeror) and will not be charged to the government for reimbursement. Respondents will not be notified of the results of any government assessments. PURPOSE: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District is conducting this Sources Sought in support of Market Research to notify and seek potential qualified members of industry to gain knowledge of capabilities, interest, and qualifications; to include the Small Business Community for completing the purchase of liquid oxygen. Responses to this Sources Sought Synopsis will be used by the Government in determining appropriate acquisition decisions. The Government must ensure there is adequate competition in making appropriate decisions. The type of set-aside acquisition will depend upon the responses to this Sources Sought. NO SOLICITATION EXISTS AT THIS TIME. SCOPE OF WORK: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Nashville District, is conducting market research to identify qualified sources capable of removal and disposal of sunken, wrecked, or abandoned vessels, boat docks, and related obstructions from both navigation waterways and flood risk management lakes within the US Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District. Navigational waterways, characterized by their primary use for transportation and commerce as well as hydropower, require the removal of these obstructions to ensure safe passage for commercial and recreational vessels, maintain navigational channels, and mitigate hazards to marine traffic. In contrast, flood risk management lakes, while also subject to abandonment, serve primarily as reservoirs for flood control, water supply, recreational purposes, and hydropower. Removal efforts in flood risk management lakes must prioritize the preservation of dam infrastructure, environmental considerations, and the mitigation of potential flood hazards. Contractors are expected to demonstrate expertise in both scenarios, adapting removal strategies and methodologies to suit the unique challenges posed by each type of lake, including the consideration that flood risk management lakes typically have much deeper average depths compared to navigation waterways. All removal activities must adhere to applicable regulations and environmental guidelines while ensuring the safety and integrity of the surrounding infrastructure and water resources. The Contractor shall furnish all plant, labor, materials, and equipment for removal of all impounded or abandoned vesse…