FY26 Corpus Christi Ship Channel Inner Habor Placement Area Improvements in Nueces 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, Galveston District (W076 ENDIST GALVESTON), has issued a Pre-solicitation Notice for the FY26 Corpus Christi Ship Channel Inner Harbor Placement Area Improvements in Nueces County, Texas. This notice is for informational purposes only, and no response is required. The contract will be a 100% Small Business Set-Aside for dredging facilities maintenance.
Scope of Work
The project involves significant improvements to placement areas (PAs) within the Corpus Christi Ship Channel Inner Harbor. Key requirements include:
- Schedule 1: 5 ft dike raise to IH PA 1½, including outfall rehabilitation, culvert inspection, and repair.
- IH PA 1/2: Dike repair, culvert inspection, and dewatering.
- IH PA 3B: Dike repair, culvert inspection, and dewatering.
- IH PA 3A: Dewatering and culvert inspection.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-fixed price.
- Estimated Magnitude: Over $15,000,000.00.
- Completion Time: Estimated at 453 calendar days after Notice to Proceed.
- Start Work: Within 10 calendar days after acknowledgement of the Notice to Proceed.
- Bonding Requirements: Performance and Payment Bonds required within 5 calendar days after award.
- Solicitation Release: On or about April 2026.
- Response Date: On or about May 2026.
- Published Date: March 25, 2026.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
- Set-Aside: 100% Small Business Set-Aside.
- NAICS Code: 237990 (Dredging).
- Small Business Size Standard: $45,000,000.00.
- Subcontracting Goals: Small Business (49%), Small Disadvantage Business (8%), Women-Owned Small Business (16%), Veteran Owned (11%), Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (9%), HubZone Small Business (7%).
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Method: Bids to be submitted via the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) suite.
- Pre-award Documents: Due within 2 working days after Bid Opening.
- Recommendation: Offerors should submit offers at least 2 hours prior to the response time for electronic transmission.
Additional Notes
Offerors must be registered with the Systems for Award Management (SAM). Plans and specifications will be made available via the PIEE Solicitation Module. The primary contact is Wesley Baskovic (wesley.n.baskovic@usace.army.mil).