Naval Support Area (NSA) Cutler Shoreline Restoration, Coastal Resiliency, and Asset Protection
ID: W912HZ26SC002Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW2R2 USA ENGR R & D CTRVICKSBURG, MS, 39180-6199, USA

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (541620)

PSC

OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES (F999)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/f0da0ecd935847f1a636b93452711496/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), is seeking innovative commercial solutions for shoreline restoration, coastal resiliency, and asset protection at Naval Support Area (NSA) Cutler in Maine. The primary objectives include developing applications for natural and hybrid infrastructure (NHI) technology to address severe erosion and infrastructure damage caused by extreme weather events and temperature variability in the region. This project is particularly significant as it aims to apply NHI methodologies in a challenging cold-weather environment, traditionally deemed unsuitable for such interventions. The maximum funding available for this initiative is $2,100,000, with up to three awards anticipated over a 30-month period. Proposals must be submitted via the ERDCWERX platform by January 9, 2026, and should detail innovative solutions, team competencies, and relevant experience in extreme environments. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Sonia Boyd at SONIA.J.BOYD@USACE.ARMY.MIL or Crystal Elizabeth North at crystal.e.north@usace.army.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    SONIA BOYD
    SONIA.J.BOYD@USACE.ARMY.MIL
    Crystal Elizabeth North
    crystal.e.north@usace.army.mil
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    CSO NSA Cutler Shoreline Restoration_ Coastal Resiliency_ and Asset Protection FINAL.pdf
    The Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) is issuing a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) to solicit innovative solutions for shoreline restoration, coastal resiliency, and asset protection at Naval Support Area (NSA) Cutler in Cutler, Maine. The project seeks to address severe erosion and infrastructure damage caused by extreme weather events and temperature variability in the region. The ERDC is looking for innovative applications of natural and hybrid infrastructure (NHI) technology and methodology for NHI placement in this challenging environment. The primary objectives are to develop an NHI application for the NSA Cutler shoreline, create an expedited method for NHI construction, estimate costs, and complete draft permit applications. The maximum funding available is $2,100,000 for up to three awards, with a maximum period of performance of 30 months. Solution briefs are due by January 9, 2026.
    CSO-FAR W912HZ26SC002 NAVAL SUPPORT AREA CUTLER.pdf
    The Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) is seeking innovative commercial solutions for shoreline restoration, coastal resiliency, and asset protection at Naval Support Area (NSA) Cutler in Cutler, Maine. This Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) aims to develop and apply natural and hybrid infrastructure (NHI) technology in a challenging cold-weather environment, an area traditionally considered unsuitable for such interventions. The project's objectives include creating an innovative NHI application to mitigate impacts from extreme weather, developing an expedited methodology for NHI placement, estimating construction and maintenance costs, and completing draft permit applications for future construction. The ERDC will provide extensive site-specific data and modeling results to the selected vendor. The project has a maximum funding of $2,100,000, with up to three awards anticipated over a 30-month period. Proposals should detail innovative solutions, team competencies, and prior experience with NHI projects in extreme environments. Submissions are due by January 9, 2026, and will be evaluated based on innovation, feasibility, and potential to meet agency objectives.
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