FY26 DOUBLE BAYOU MAINTENANCE DREDGING
ID: W912HY26BA005Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW076 ENDIST GALVESTONGALVESTON, TX, 77550-1229, USA

NAICS

Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237990)

PSC

MAINTENANCE OF DREDGING FACILITIES (Z1KF)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/dc5aa7111b2e41fdb5f501fe7e7075e7/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Galveston District, is soliciting bids for the FY26 Double Bayou Maintenance Dredging project, which is a total small business set-aside opportunity. The primary objective of this procurement is to conduct maintenance dredging in Chambers County, Texas, ensuring the navigability and functionality of the dredging facilities. This project is critical for maintaining waterway access and supporting local infrastructure, which is vital for both commercial and recreational activities in the area. Interested small businesses should reach out to Sarah Eisele at Sarah.M.Eisele@usace.army.mil or call 409-766-3036 for further details regarding the solicitation process.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Sarah Eisele
    (409) 766-3036
    Sarah.M.Eisele@usace.army.mil
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    Pre-solicitation Synopsis FY26 Double Bayou W912HY26BA005 10-21-2025.pdf
    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Galveston District Office, is soliciting bids for the FY26 Double Bayou Deep Maintenance Dredging project (W912HY26BA005), a 100% Small Business Set Aside. The project, estimated between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000, involves dredging approximately 343,565 cubic yards in Schedule 1, with options for additional dredging. Contractors must have a NIST score in the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) to be considered. The solicitation will be a firm-fixed-price contract, issued around December 2025, with responses due approximately January 2025. Bonding requirements include Performance and Payment Bonds within five calendar days of award. All bids and amendments will be available and submitted via the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) Solicitation Module. Offerors must be registered with SAM.gov, ensuring their profile includes "ALL AWARDS." The NAICS code is 237990, with a small business size standard of $37 Million.
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