Lorain Harbor West Breakwater Repair Phase II
ID: W912P426BA003Type: Presolicitation
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Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW072 ENDIST BUFFALOBUFFALO, NY, 14202-0000, USA

NAICS

Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237990)

PSC

CONSTRUCTION OF OTHER NON-BUILDING FACILITIES (Y1PZ)

Set Aside

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

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/a67d59d2eb4746a197e15798b5e23273/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Buffalo District, is preparing to solicit bids for the repair and rehabilitation of the Lorain Harbor West Breakwater in Lorain, Ohio. This project aims to restore the structural integrity of the breakwater, which is vital for harbor protection and safe navigation, having suffered significant deterioration due to age and environmental factors. The contract will be a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) type, with an estimated value between $10 million and $25 million, and is set aside exclusively for small businesses. Interested parties should note that the solicitation is expected to be issued around December 18, 2025, and must maintain an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for contract award. For further inquiries, contact Andrew Hewitt at andrew.b.hewitt@usace.army.mil or call 716-339-3307.

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    ANDREW HEWITT
    (716) 339-3307
    andrew.b.hewitt@usace.army.mil
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