Thimble Shoal Maintenance Dredging
ID: W9123625X134IType: Presolicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW2SD ENDIST NORFOLKNORFOLK, VA, 23510-1096, USA

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Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237990)

PSC

MAINTENANCE OF DREDGING FACILITIES (Z1KF)

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https://sam.gov/opp/7140201e58d54791a7fa6524c3002aa5/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Army Corps of Engineers, is seeking contractors for the Thimble Shoal Maintenance Dredging project in Hampton, Virginia. This procurement involves maintenance dredging services to ensure the operational efficiency and safety of dredging facilities, which are critical for navigation and environmental management in the area. The contract is categorized under the NAICS code 237990, focusing on other heavy and civil engineering construction, and is expected to be awarded following a presolicitation notice. Interested parties can reach out to Amy Coody at amy.h.coody@usace.army.mil or by phone at 757-201-7883, or Tiffany Kirtsey at Tiffany.N.Kirtsey@usace.army.mil or 757-201-7132 for further details.

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