Sources Sought: W912P426X1ASN - Presque Isle Beach Nourishment
ID: W912P426X1ASNType: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW072 ENDIST BUFFALOBUFFALO, NY, 14202-0000, USA

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Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237990)

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CONSTRUCTION OF OTHER NON-BUILDING FACILITIES (Y1PZ)

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8a Competed (8A)
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    The Department of Defense, through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Buffalo District, is seeking qualified contractors for the Presque Isle Beach Nourishment project, which involves the purchase, delivery, and placement of sand at designated locations along the beaches of Presque Isle State Park in Erie, PA. This initiative aims to enhance the beach's integrity and is categorized as a Competitive 8(a) Set-Aside, Single Award Task Order Contract (SATOC), with a maximum ordering amount anticipated to be $20 million over a five-year period following contract award. Interested 8(a) contractors are invited to submit their qualifications, including business size, bonding capability, and relevant project experience, by 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time on October 28, 2025, to Colleen Sullivan at colleen.m.sullivan@usace.army.mil.

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