FY26 Harlingen Placement Area (PA)13 and 10 Improvements
ID: W912HY-26-S-1AX4Type: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW076 ENDIST GALVESTONGALVESTON, TX, 77550-1229, 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/workspace/contract/opp/2d6854a966894dcfa100ac6821550aa9/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Galveston District, is seeking information from industry regarding the FY26 Harlingen Placement Area (PA)13 and 10 Improvements project. This sources sought announcement aims to gather insights on the capabilities and qualifications of potential contractors for construction work that includes raising a channel, installing inlet structures, and performing shoreline protection, with an estimated construction price range between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000. The project is critical for maintaining dredging facilities and ensuring compliance with safety and health regulations, with a performance period of 190 calendar days after the Notice to Proceed. Interested firms must respond by December 17, 2026, and can direct inquiries to Wes Baskovic at wesley.n.baskovic@usace.army.mil or Curtis Cole Jr. at curtis.cole@usace.army.mil.

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