Coast-wide Beach and Dune Ecosystem Restoration Hancock County, Mississippi
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
This is a Presolicitation for the Coast-wide Beach and Dune Ecosystem Restoration project in Hancock County, Mississippi. The Department of the Army, Mobile District, plans to release a solicitation for this Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The project is estimated to cost between $25,000,000 and $100,000,000. Solicitation documents are anticipated to be available on February 23, 2026.
Scope of Work
The project involves shoreline ecosystem restoration along approximately 5 miles of the mainland coast in Hancock County, MS. Key tasks include:
- Construction of a 150-foot-wide beach berm designed to improve habitat, enhance coastal resilience, and mitigate storm impacts.
- The berm will tie into the adjacent sidewalk or surrounding ground surface, extending approximately 150 feet seaward from the seawall.
- Sourcing and placing an estimated 300,000 cubic yards of sand from an upland location. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this project is 237990 (Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction). A small business is defined as having average annual receipts of less than $45,000,000.
Contract Details & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Estimated Cost: $25,000,000 to $100,000,000
- Subcontracting Plan: Not required
- Solicitation Release: Anticipated February 23, 2026
- Published Date: February 6, 2026
Submission & Communication
All solicitation documents, plans, and specifications will be available exclusively via the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) website (https://piee.eb.mil). Prospective contractors must be registered in SAM.gov and the PIEE system. The attached documents, "PIEE Solicitation Module Vendor Access Instructions" and "Proposal Manager," provide guidance on PIEE registration, role assignment (e.g., 'Proposal Manager' for submitting offers), and navigating the system.
- Electronic Submission: Bid forms, bid bonds, and other required documents must be submitted in electronic format with the proposal.
- RFIs: Inquiries during the advertisement period will be processed through the ProjNet internet-based system, with specifics provided in the RFP.
- Site Visit: Information will be posted with the solicitation.
- Monitoring: Contractors are responsible for monitoring the PIEE website daily for the solicitation and any amendments.
Points of Contact
- Contract Specialist: Terri Adams (terri.m.adams@usace.army.mil, 251-441-6500)
- Project Manager: Matthew Edwards (251-690-3399)