FY26 Atlantic Intercoastal Waterway (AIWW) Maintenance Dredging
ID: W912PM25B0011Type: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW074 ENDIST WILMINGTONWILMINGTON, NC, 28403-1343, USA

NAICS

Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237990)

PSC

MAINTENANCE OF DREDGING FACILITIES (Z1KF)

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https://sam.gov/opp/ca9da36f5c284661bb35fabd65a964ad/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, is seeking information from qualified vendors for the maintenance dredging of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AIWW) from Currituck County to Brunswick County, North Carolina. The project involves the removal of accumulated shoaled material to maintain designated channel depths of 8-12 feet, with dredged materials to be placed at approved locations such as ocean beaches and upland areas. This maintenance work is crucial for ensuring navigability and environmental compliance within the waterway, with an estimated project value between $5 million and $10 million. Interested firms with the appropriate NAICS code (237990) must submit their qualifications, including bonding capabilities and prior project experience, by December 31, 2024, to the primary contacts, Diana Curl and Jenifer Garland, via email.

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    A7 - Sources Sought Notice.pdf
    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issued a Sources Sought Notice for maintenance dredging of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AIWW) from Currituck County to Brunswick County, North Carolina. This notice seeks information from capable vendors for a future solicitation, emphasizing that it is not a formal proposal nor obligates the government to contract. The dredging involves the removal of shoaled material to maintain designated depths and the placement of dredged materials at specified locations. The estimated project value is between $5 million and $10 million. Interested firms must possess the NAICS code 237990 and submit relevant information by December 31, 2024. Required details include firm identification, bonding capabilities, prior project experience with similar projects over $5 million, and socio-economic status documentation. Teaming arrangements, if applicable, must also be defined in one page. Responses are voluntary and do not entail government payment obligations, becoming government property upon submission. This document is a preliminary market research tool to gauge interest and capabilities in the dredging market without guaranteeing future contracts. It emphasizes thorough documentation to support business qualifications and experiences appropriate for potential contracting opportunities in government projects.
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