Dredging Capability on Lake Ontario
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 US Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District is conducting market research to identify firms capable of providing maintenance dredging services on Lake Ontario. This Sources Sought notice targets companies with recent dredging experience on Lake Ontario to address cost-effectiveness issues associated with mobilizing equipment from the Upper Great Lakes for smaller recreational harbors. Responses are due June 18, 2026.
Scope of Work
This effort involves maintenance dredging at various commercial and recreational harbors located on Lake Ontario. The Corps is seeking to identify companies that routinely perform such work in the region to potentially streamline future dredging operations.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage)
- Response Due: June 18, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Published: June 8, 2026, 5:10 PM ET
Information Requested
Interested companies with recent Lake Ontario dredging experience are requested to provide:
- Company Name, Point of Contact, and Contact Information (including UEI if SAM.gov registered).
- Descriptions of up to 5 recent dredging projects completed on Lake Ontario.
- Details of equipment used on these 5 projects.
- Information on additional equipment available for maintenance dredging.
Additional Notes
This notice is solely for market research purposes and is not a request for proposal. No costs will be reimbursed for the information provided.