Deer Island Ecosystem Restoration, Phase 1 Deer Island, MS (Harrison County)
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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
The Department of the Army, W074 ENDIST MOBILE, is issuing an advance notice for a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Phase 1 of the Deer Island Ecosystem Restoration project in Biloxi, MS. This project involves the construction of either a bio-engineering or a rubblemound breakwater along the south-eastern tip of Deer Island. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside with an estimated cost range of $10,000,000 to $25,000,000. The solicitation is expected to be released around April 2, 2026, with proposals due by May 12, 2026, at 2:00 PM.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for constructing a Phase 1 Breakwater at Deer Island, Mississippi. The project offers options for either bio-engineering or rubblemound construction methods. The period of performance for this contract is 480 calendar days.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation for a Best Value Source Selection Solicitation (RFP)
- Estimated Cost: $10,000,000 to $25,000,000
- Period of Performance: 480 calendar days
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Product Service Code: Y1PZ (Construction Of Other Non Building Facilities)
- Solicitation Release: On or around April 2, 2026
- Proposals Due: May 12, 2026, 2:00 PM
- Published Date: March 13, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
Proposals must be submitted electronically via the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) website (https://piee.eb.mil). Questions regarding the solicitation should be submitted through the ProjNet internet-based system. Award will be based on a Best Value Source Selection. Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) requirements are applicable for information systems processing, storing, or transmitting Federal Contract Information (FCI) or Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).
Additional Notes
Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) prior to award. Site visit information will be posted with the solicitation. Optional bid items may be added if determined to be in the Government's best interest. The small business size standard for this project is average annual receipts of less than $45,000,000 for the past three or five years.
Contact Information
- Primary: Paul Adamo (Paul.M.Adamo@usace.army.mil)
- Secondary: Jillian Saffle (jillian.e.saffle@usace.army.mil, 2514415584)