Deadlines-soon watchlist: remediation, VA construction mod, dredging, specialty services, and supply buys

Executive takeaway

This deadlines-soon set mixes construction/environmental work (including a Superfund remediation and a VA generator exhaust modification), an Army Corps dredging requirement, small specialized hatchery labor/service roles, and a couple of supply/service buys with imminent due dates. Several listings show response deadlines that appear to be in early January 2026 while the posts are dated February 10, 2026—treat those as high-risk for “already closed” and confirm status in the notice and attachments before mobilizing.

What the buyer is trying to do

Franklin Slag Pile Superfund Remediation Project (Philadelphia, PA)

The buyer intends to award a firm-fixed-price construction contract to remediate the former Franklin Slag site in an industrial setting. The description cites a capped slag stockpile (interim 40 mil HDPE geocomposite liner cap) and references a final Record of Decision (completed August 2020) aimed at eliminating future impacts and enabling redevelopment. Amendments indicate bid date changes, site visit attendee lists added, and RFIs/answers provided with a follow-on window for additional questions.

VA generator exhaust modification (GC)

This VA notice states an amendment posting the bid abstract from a bid opening held February 5, 2026, which strongly suggests the competitive response window has ended.

USACE harbor maintenance dredging

An Army Corps requirement labeled “FY25 Lexington Harbor Maintenance Dredging” appears to be a small-business set-aside; the snippet does not provide scope details, so bidders will need to rely on the solicitation package.

Fish & Wildlife hatchery support roles (egg picker/counter; egg sorter)

Two U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service needs appear oriented around hatchery operations support: one for an egg picker/counter at Spring Creek NFH and another for an egg sorter at Little White Salmon NFH.

Supply/service buys: globe valve; Catholic Mass music; network switch upgrade (pre-solicitation); GSA MAS

The DLA notice is an RFQ for a specific NSN globe valve with “approved sources” listed. The Catholic Mass music service is for instrumental organ music for Catholic Mass at a chapel at Fort Eustis, VA. The switch upgrade is explicitly a presolicitation notice stating no quotes will be accepted and that the government intends to solicit on a mandatory source BPA. The GSA Multiple Award Schedule notice provides no description in the snippet.

What work is implied (bullets)

• Superfund remediation (construction, FFP): execute remediation actions consistent with the site’s ROD; incorporate solicitation amendments, site visit attendee information, and RFI responses into means/methods and pricing (verify specific tasks in the solicitation).
• VA generator exhaust modification GC: construction modification work related to generator exhaust (details not in snippet); note the amendment is a bid abstract posting.
• Harbor maintenance dredging: dredging mobilization, production dredging, disposal/logistics, and compliance planning typical of maintenance dredging (verify exact requirements in the solicitation).
• Hatchery egg picker/counter and egg sorter: on-site handling/sorting/counting work supporting hatchery operations (verify schedules, locations, and performance requirements in the RFQ).
• DLA globe valve RFQ: quote for NSN 4810-01-536-5633, quantity 3 each, with delivery noted as “0730 DAYS ADO” and shipment to DLA distribution San Joaquin (confirm terms in the RFQ).
• Catholic Mass music service: provide instrumental organ music for Catholic Mass at Regimental Memorial Chapel, Fort Eustis, VA (confirm service schedule and period of performance in the solicitation).
• NAC switches upgrade: no response required; buyer intends to solicit specific Cisco Catalyst switch components via a mandatory source 2-GIT BPA.
• GSA Multiple Award Schedule: notice lacks detail in snippet; treat as informational until reviewed at the link.

Who should bid / who should pass (bullets)

• Bid (good fit):
  • Environmental/heavy civil firms with demonstrated remediation delivery on industrial sites (for the Franklin Slag project).
  • Dredging contractors with maintenance dredging capability and the ability to respond quickly once the full package is reviewed.
  • Firms already positioned for hatchery support services under NAICS 114111 and able to staff on-site work.
  • Vendors able to supply the exact DLA-approved source globe valve (or otherwise qualify under the RFQ terms).
  • Music service providers able to furnish instrumental organ music for Catholic Mass in a chapel setting.
• Pass (or pause until verified):
  • Any bidder that cannot confirm the opportunity is still open—several notices show deadlines that appear to have already passed relative to the posted date.
  • Firms without the capacity to comply with source restrictions (e.g., DLA “approved sources”) or mandatory sourcing statements (e.g., the switch upgrade presolicitation on a mandatory BPA).
  • Construction firms considering the VA exhaust modification: treat as likely closed given the posted bid abstract, unless the notice indicates otherwise.

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

• Confirm status: verify in attachments/notice whether the solicitation is still accepting responses (especially where dates look inconsistent).
• Acknowledge amendments: for the Franklin Slag project, confirm incorporation of Amendment 0001 and Amendment 0002 (and any later amendments) and review RFI Q&A (verify in attachments).
• Pricing form(s): verify in attachments (FFP construction schedules of values, bid schedule line items, or RFQ quote templates as applicable).
• Technical approach / execution plan: verify in attachments (often required for complex remediation/dredging even when price-driven).
• Past performance / experience: verify in attachments (likely for construction/remediation; confirm format and recency rules).
• Delivery/part compliance: for the DLA valve RFQ, confirm NSN, quantity, approved sources, delivery timing, and electronic submission instructions (per notice; verify full RFQ details at the link).
• Service staffing and schedule: for hatchery roles and the music service, confirm performance schedule, location/site access, and any credentialing requirements (verify in attachments).
• Representations/certs: verify in attachments and the solicitation portal instructions.

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

Use the notice text to set your pricing research approach:

• Franklin Slag remediation (FFP construction): align estimate structure to the bid schedule (verify in attachments). Use the posted RFI responses and any site visit documentation to reduce contingency uncertainty. If the solicitation includes defined technical requirements tied to the ROD, ensure your takeoff/means-and-methods map directly to those requirements.
• Dredging: if the package includes production estimates, disposal constraints, or allowable equipment, calibrate unit costs accordingly (verify in attachments). If details are sparse, prioritize a rapid “go/no-go” after reading the full solicitation.
• DLA valve RFQ: pricing is largely a supply-chain exercise—confirm you can source the exact approved item(s) and meet the delivery requirement. Build quote around compliance first, then competitiveness.
• Hatchery support and music services: focus on labor planning and schedule reliability; confirm how the government evaluates staffing and availability (verify in attachments).
• Switch upgrade presolicitation: do not invest in pricing; the notice says no quotes will be accepted and that the buy will be through a mandatory 2-GIT BPA.

Subcontracting / teaming ideas (bullets)

• Remediation prime + specialty subs: consider teaming with firms that can support site-specific remediation execution elements referenced in the solicitation amendments and RFI responses (verify in attachments).
• Dredging primes: line up disposal/logistics support early once disposal approach is known (verify in attachments).
• Hatchery roles: if local staffing is a constraint, partner with a local staffing provider familiar with on-site operational support (verify allowability in the RFQ).
• Catholic Mass music service: identify back-up performer coverage to reduce performance risk if the solicitation expects uninterrupted service (verify in attachments).

Risks & watch-outs (bullets)

• Date/status risk: multiple opportunities show response deadlines that appear earlier than the posted date—confirm the active due date and whether the action is already awarded/closed.
• VA bid abstract posting: a bid abstract amendment typically indicates the competition has already occurred; confirm whether any follow-on action is expected.
• Remediation complexity: the Franklin Slag site description references historic migration of material and prior interim capping; ensure your approach reflects current solicitation requirements and RFI answers (verify in attachments).
• Source restrictions: the DLA valve notice lists approved sources; inability to meet that requirement can make a quote nonresponsive.
• Mandatory source channel: the switch upgrade is intended for a mandatory source BPA; direct offers to the presolicitation will not be accepted.

Related opportunities

• Franklin Slag Pile Superfund Remediation Project
• Generator Exhaust Modification (GC)
• FY25 Lexington Harbor Maintenance Dredging
• VALVE, GLOBE (NSN supply RFQ)
• Catholic Mass Music Service
• NAC Switches Upgrade (presolicitation)
• WA-SPRING CRK NFH EGG PICKER/COUNTER
• WA-LITTLE WHITE SALMON NFH EGG SORTER
• Multiple Award Schedule

How to act on this

1. Open each notice link and confirm the response deadline and whether the solicitation is active (especially for the January-dated deadlines).
2. Download and read attachments first for the remediation and dredging actions; use amendments and RFI answers as your baseline.
3. Run a fast compliance check (set-aside eligibility, approved source requirements, mandatory source channels) before building pricing.
4. Decide go/no-go within 24 hours for any requirement that is still open and within a week of deadline.

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