Deadlines-soon: 9 federal opportunities closing soon (dredging, remediation, VA mechanical mods, DLA parts, IT switches, services)

Executive takeaway

Several notices posted on 2026-02-10 show response deadlines that are already very near-term (and, for some, appear earlier than the posted date). Treat this as a triage list: immediately validate the live due dates in the solicitation/attachments and the posting system, then prioritize the opportunities where you already have the right footprint (environmental remediation, dredging, VA construction specialty, DLA approved-source supply, or small niche services).

What the buyer is trying to do

Across this set, buyers are seeking fast, compliant delivery of discrete outcomes:

• USACE environmental cleanup: A firm fixed-price construction contract to remediate the former Franklin Slag site in Philadelphia, PA, based on a final Record of Decision intended to eliminate future potential impact and enable redevelopment.
• USACE dredging: Harbor maintenance dredging for Lexington Harbor (FY25 notice), implying marine construction capability and equipment access.
• VA construction/mechanical modification: A generator exhaust modification general construction effort (title indicates “Generator Exhaust Modification GC”).
• FWS hatchery support labor: Fish hatchery egg handling roles (egg picker/counter; egg sorter) tied to NAICS 114111.
• DLA maritime supply: Procurement of a specific NSN globe valve with identified approved sources and long lead delivery window.
• USAFE IT hardware via mandatory source: A presolicitation public notice for Cisco Catalyst switches and accessories intended to be solicited through a mandatory source (2-GIT BPA).
• Religious support service: Instrumental organ music support for Catholic Mass at a specific chapel location.
• GSA MAS: A Multiple Award Schedule notice (details not in the snippet—verify scope in the notice/attachments).

What work is implied (bullets)

• Franklin Slag Pile Superfund Remediation Project (USACE Philadelphia): construction remediation in an industrial setting; management of slag-related materials and controls consistent with the ROD; incorporation of amendment-driven Q&A and site visit attendee information (verify exact requirements in attachments).
• FY25 Lexington Harbor Maintenance Dredging (USACE Detroit): dredging production, disposal logistics, marine plant/equipment mobilization, and compliance with any waterway and environmental constraints (verify in solicitation).
• VA Generator Exhaust Modification GC: general contractor coordination and execution for generator exhaust modification (verify design/specs, phasing, and any facility constraints in attachments).
• FWS hatchery roles:
  • Spring Creek NFH egg picker/counter: manual/operational support for egg handling, counting, and related hatchery tasks (verify performance schedule and volumes in attachments).
  • Little White Salmon NFH egg sorter: sorting/handling eggs at hatchery (verify work hours, duration, and facility requirements in attachments).
• DLA NSN valve: supply of NSN 4810-01-536-5633 (VALVE, GLOBE), quantity 3; delivery to DLA distribution location; adherence to approved sources and any RFQ instructions; electronic quote submission.
• NAC/NAF switches upgrade (USAFE): procurement of specified Cisco Catalyst 9200CX variants, power supply, and rackmount; but the posting states it is presolicitation only and will be solicited via mandatory source (2-GIT BPA).
• Catholic Mass Music Service: provide instrumental organ music to support Catholic Mass worship services at the specified chapel location.
• GSA Multiple Award Schedule: unspecified in the snippet—verify intended action and requirements within the notice.

Who should bid / who should pass (bullets)

• Bid if you are a fit for USACE remediation and can execute a firm fixed-price construction remediation effort in Philadelphia, including working through amendments and RFI responses.
• Bid if you are a dredging contractor with marine dredging capability appropriate for harbor maintenance work.
• Bid if you are a VA-capable GC/mechanical specialty firm that routinely performs generator exhaust or similar facility modifications and can meet government site constraints.
• Bid if you are an approved/qualified supply source for the DLA NSN valve (or can meet the approved-source requirement called out in the notice).
• Bid if you provide chapel music services and can provide instrumental organ music for Catholic Mass at the listed location.
• Pass (or park) the USAFE switch notice if you are not on (or able to sell through) the stated mandatory source 2-GIT BPA; the notice says no quotes/proposals will be accepted under that posting.
• Pass if the response deadline timing cannot be reconciled (several deadlines appear earlier than the posted date in this dataset)—verify before spending proposal dollars.

Response package checklist (bullets; if unknown say 'verify in attachments')

• Signed offer/quote form and acknowledgment of amendments (verify in attachments).
• Technical approach/work plan appropriate to the notice (verify in attachments).
• Past performance references/projects relevant to the scope (verify in attachments).
• Pricing sheet / schedule of values (verify in attachments).
• Representations/certifications as required by the solicitation (verify in attachments).
• For the USACE remediation: confirm you have incorporated Amendment 0001 and Amendment 0002 items described in the notice snippet (site visit attendee lists, RFI Q&A, and any follow-up question timing—verify in attachments).
• For DLA RFQ: confirm ability to quote the exact NSN/line item and comply with electronic submission instructions; confirm approved-source constraints (verify in the RFQ).
• For FWS hatchery support: verify staffing, schedule, safety, and site access requirements in attachments.

Pricing & strategy notes (how to research pricing; do not invent pricing numbers)

• Start with the procurement type signal: the Franklin Slag notice explicitly states a firm fixed-price construction contract. Expect the buyer to value price realism through clear scope alignment, defined assumptions, and tight amendment compliance.
• Use amendment/RFI answers as pricing inputs: for the remediation project, read the RFI Q&A provided under Amendment 0002 and confirm whether any clarifications materially affect quantities, means/methods, or risk allocation.
• For dredging, research comparable harbor maintenance dredging awards (same district or similar Great Lakes/Ohio work) and map likely cost drivers (mobilization, disposal logistics, production rate constraints). Verify bid schedule structure in the solicitation.
• For the DLA NSN supply, anchor pricing using recent internal sales history (if any), distributor/manufacturer quotes, and lead-time impacts. Ensure the quote aligns to the exact NSN and any approved-source requirement stated in the notice.
• For VA facility modifications, confirm whether the work is bid as a lump sum or via priced CLINs; pricing risk often concentrates in access constraints, outage windows, and coordination requirements (verify in attachments).

Subcontracting / teaming ideas (bullets)

• USACE remediation: consider teaming with specialty environmental controls, earthwork/material handling, and waste logistics partners (verify subcontracting limits/requirements in the solicitation).
• Dredging: partner with marine disposal/logistics providers if disposal locations or transport are a major constraint (verify in solicitation).
• VA generator exhaust modification: line up mechanical/HVAC specialty subs and any required testing/commissioning support (verify in attachments).
• FWS hatchery roles: if staffing surge is needed, consider local labor staffing support with relevant safety training (verify acceptance/requirements in attachments).

Risks & watch-outs (bullets)

• Deadline inconsistencies: in this dataset, multiple response deadlines appear earlier than the posted date. Before investing, confirm the live due date and time in the actual solicitation posting and attachments.
• Approved source constraint (DLA valve): the notice lists approved sources; if you are not an approved source (or cannot supply an approved item), your quote may be noncompetitive or noncompliant.
• Presolicitation / mandatory source: the NAC/NAF switches upgrade notice explicitly states no quotes/proposals will be accepted under the posting and the government intends to solicit on a mandatory source 2-GIT BPA—treat it as market awareness only.
• Amendment-driven requirements: the Franklin Slag project includes multiple amendments; failure to acknowledge and integrate Q&A/site visit information is a common rejection point.
• Scope uncertainty: several notices have minimal description in the snippet (dredging, VA mod, GSA MAS). Do not assume requirements—verify in attachments.

Related opportunities

• Franklin Slag Pile Superfund Remediation Project
• FY25 Lexington Harbor Maintenance Dredging
• Generator Exhaust Modification GC (VA)
• DLA Maritime RFQ: VALVE, GLOBE (NSN 4810-01-536-5633)
• NAC/NAF Switches Upgrade (presolicitation; mandatory source noted)
• Catholic Mass Music Service
• WA–Spring Creek NFH Egg Picker/Counter
• WA–Little White Salmon NFH Egg Sorter
• GSA Multiple Award Schedule

How to act on this

1. Validate due dates immediately in the live solicitation and attachments (several deadlines appear earlier than the posted date in this dataset).
2. Pull amendments and Q&A first for the USACE remediation project; build your compliance matrix from those documents (verify in attachments).
3. Decide “bid/no-bid” fast using capability fit: remediation/dredging/VA mods vs. approved-source supply vs. niche service delivery.
4. Build a lean response plan: assign one owner to compliance, one to pricing, one to technical, and lock a final review window ahead of the portal cutoff time.

If you want help validating the solicitation package, building a compliance checklist, and shaping a fast, defensible bid strategy, contact Federal Bid Partners LLC.