W912P626BA019 Indiana Harbor Dredging
ID: W912P626BA019Type: Presolicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW072 ENDIST CHICAGOCHICAGO, IL, 60604-1437, 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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Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    The Department of Defense, through the Army Corps of Engineers, is preparing to solicit bids for the Indiana Harbor Dredging project, located in East Chicago, Indiana. This pre-solicitation notice indicates a total small business set-aside, inviting qualified small businesses to participate in the construction of non-building facilities as outlined under NAICS code 237990. The dredging project is crucial for maintaining navigable waterways and supporting local commerce, emphasizing the importance of effective civil engineering solutions. Interested parties can reach out to Adam Haley at adam.j.haley@usace.army.mil or by phone at 312-846-5494 for further information, although a response to this notice is not required at this time.

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