FY26 Willapa Harbor Maintenance Dredging
ID: W912DW26Z1ATAType: Presolicitation
Overview

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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW071 ENDIST SEATTLESEATTLE, WA, 98134-2329, USA

NAICS

Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237990)

PSC

CONSTRUCTION OF DREDGING FACILITIES (Y1KF)

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No Set aside used (NONE)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/17791d92ae134ad992a03a6b5b2615e6/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Seattle District, is preparing to solicit bids for the FY26 Willapa Harbor Maintenance Dredging project in Washington. This project involves the mechanical dredging of approximately 180,000 cubic yards of sediment from three federal navigation features in Willapa Bay, with work expected to commence in July 2026 and conclude by February 15, 2027. The dredged material will be disposed of at designated open-water locations, and contractors should be aware of the challenging marine conditions and potential risks associated with the project. Interested parties can reach out to Geraldine L. Kemp or Kimberly M. Robinson for further inquiries, and the estimated contract value ranges between $5 million and $10 million. Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to contract award.

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    Geraldine L. Kemp
    Geraldine.L.Kemp@usace.army.mil
    Kimberly M. Robinson
    Kimberly.M.Robinson@usace.army.mil
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