IDIQ James River Maintenance Dredging and associated activities from Rocklanding Shoal to Richmond Harbor locks
ID: W9123625B5012Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW2SD ENDIST NORFOLKNORFOLK, VA, 23510-1096, USA

NAICS

Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237990)

PSC

CONSTRUCTION OF DREDGING FACILITIES (Y1KF)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/74e3c72f08ca4af2894beab4bfac9b69/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Norfolk District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, is seeking qualified firms for an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), Single Award Task Order Contract (SATOC) focused on maintenance dredging operations along the James River, specifically from Rocklanding Shoal to Richmond Harbor locks. The project requires hydraulic cutter-head dredging across three segments of the river, maintaining specific channel depths of -25 feet and -18 feet Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), while utilizing designated dredged material placement sites and ensuring compliance with environmental standards. This contract is crucial for maintaining navigational channels and supporting maritime operations in the region, with an estimated contract value between $25 million and $100 million, and a target award date set for September 2025. Interested firms must respond to the Sources Sought Notice by February 21, 2025, and provide relevant experience through a survey to the primary contact, Susan Ellis, at susan.k.ellis@usace.army.mil.

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    SSN for 25B5012 James River Dredging IDIQ.pdf
    The Norfolk District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is issuing a Sources Sought Notice for a prospective Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), Single Award Task Order Contract (SATOC) for maintenance dredging operations along the James River, specifically from Rocklanding Shoal to Richmond Harbor. The required work involves hydraulic cutter-head dredging across three segments of the river, maintaining specific channel depths, and utilizing designated dredged material placement sites. Contractors are expected to handle dredging volume, maintain daily production rates, manage disposal facilities, and comply with environmental standards. The anticipated contract amount ranges between $25 million to $100 million, with a target award by September 2025. Interested firms must respond by February 21, 2025, and demonstrate relevant experience through a survey. Additionally, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers emphasizes that the notice is not an obligation to issue a contract, highlighting the importance of engaging qualified firms for effective project execution while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
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