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/a992b22a15f543c38512dee539d69565/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), is seeking innovative solutions for shoreline restoration, coastal resiliency, and asset protection at the Naval Support Area (NSA) Cutler in Maine. The primary objectives include developing applications for natural and hybrid infrastructure (NHI) technology, creating expedited construction methods, estimating costs, and preparing draft permit applications to address severe erosion and infrastructure damage caused by extreme weather events and temperature variability in the region. This initiative aims to expand the utility of NHI in challenging environments, with a total funding amount of $2,100,000 available for up to three awards, and a maximum performance period of 30 months. Interested parties must submit their solution briefs via the ERDCWERX platform by January 9, 2026, and can contact Crystal Elizabeth North or Sonia Boyd for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Crystal Elizabeth North
    crystal.e.north@usace.army.mil
    SONIA BOYD
    SONIA.J.BOYD@USACE.ARMY.MIL
    Files
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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.
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