FY26 San Francisco District Maintenance Dredging
ID: W912P726S0002Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW075 ENDIST SAN FRANSAN FRANCISCO, CA, 94102-3406, USA

NAICS

Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237990)

PSC

MAINTENANCE OF DREDGING FACILITIES (Z1KF)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/354ae84273854f8ea835f0fa9bc34ed7/view
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    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, San Francisco District, is conducting a Sources Sought Synopsis/Request for Information (RFI) to identify potential sources for maintenance dredging services in various locations, including the San Joaquin River, Sacramento River, Oakland Harbor, and Richmond Harbor. The procurement aims to gather market research data to support future Invitation For Bids (IFB) contracts for dredging projects, with a focus on identifying qualified small businesses, including those that are HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Veteran-Owned, Certified 8(a), and Women-Owned. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their capabilities, experience, and relevant project examples by December 14, 2025, to the designated contacts, Logan Champlin and Mary Fronck, via email. The anticipated solicitation issuance dates for these projects are expected to range from April to July 2026, with a small business size standard set at $37 million under NAICS code 237990.

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    FY26_OandM_Nav_MarketResearchSynopsis_final_11.12.2025.pdf
    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, San Francisco District, has issued a Sources Sought Synopsis/Request for Information (RFI) for market research purposes only, seeking interested parties for maintenance dredging services. This RFI is not a request for proposals and does not guarantee a contract award. The government is looking for sources for maintenance dredging projects in various California locations, including the San Joaquin River, Sacramento River, Oakland Harbor, and Richmond Harbor, among others. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for these services is 237990 (Dredging Services), with a small business size standard of $37,000,000. The Product Service Code (PSC) is Z1KF. The projects will be solicited as Invitation For Bids (IFB) contracts, with anticipated solicitation issuance dates ranging from April to July 2026. Interested parties are invited to provide feedback via email by December 14, 2025, detailing their capabilities, experience, equipment (including proof of ownership or access to an 18-inch diameter pipeline dredge for specific projects), small business status, and past project examples. The government is particularly interested in identifying potential small business sources, including certified HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Veteran-Owned, Certified 8(a), and Women-Owned small businesses. Responses will be used to determine the appropriate strategy for a potential future acquisition.
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