Barge Equipment Rental for Expeditionary Dredging Effort in Agat Harbor, Guam
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
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- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
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Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), Coastal Hydraulics Laboratory (CHL), is soliciting quotes for Barge Equipment Rental to support an Expeditionary Dredging Effort in Agat Harbor, Guam. This unrestricted acquisition seeks to procure equipment for maintenance dredging and stabilization of Nimitz Beach Park. The government intends to award a single Firm Fixed Price purchase order to the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) offeror. Quotes are due February 11, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide essential equipment for an expeditionary dredging operation in Agat Harbor, Guam, aimed at removing approximately 8,000 cubic yards of sediment and stabilizing Nimitz Beach Park. Key equipment requirements include:
- Excavator: 30-ton model with specific digging depth and pin diameter.
- Floating Barge: 80ft x 50ft jack-up barge to house a Hydraulic Power Unit (HPU).
- Crane: Capable of loading/unloading equipment up to 30,000 lbs.
- Aggregate: Delivery of 60 tons of 1-inch aggregate to Nimitz Beach Park by April 27, 2026. Optional equipment may include compact track loaders, additional excavator attachments, a dozer, a loader, a shallow draft support vessel, and a skid-mounted HPU pump. A day rate for up to 5 days is allocated for weather delays or equipment malfunctions. Compliance with applicable security requirements is also mandatory.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Request for Quote (RFQ) leading to a single Firm Fixed Price purchase order.
- Solicitation Number: W912HZ26QA011
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted (NAICS 532411), with various small business clauses incorporated by reference.
- Period of Performance: April 27, 2026 (mobilization) to May 13, 2026. Dredging is planned for no more than 10 days, with a potential 5-day option.
- Offer Due Date: February 11, 2026, 2:00 PM CST.
- Clarification Deadline: 5 calendar days prior to closing (February 6, 2026, 2:00 PM CST).
Evaluation & Submission
Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose quote is technically acceptable and offers the lowest price. Technical acceptability will be assessed based on conformance to the "Description of Requirement" and the ability to meet the delivery date. The government reserves the right to award without discussions and may not evaluate technical quotes from other submitters if the lowest-priced offer is technically acceptable. Quotes, including a technical description of items offered, must be submitted via email to CHL-CT-QUOTES@usace.army.mil. All correspondence must reference "W912HZ26QA011" in the subject line. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov prior to the response date.