FY26 Corpus Christi Ship Channel Placement Area (PA) 6 Improvements
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 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Galveston District, is conducting a Sources Sought to identify qualified firms for the FY26 Corpus Christi Ship Channel Placement Area (PA) 6 Improvements project. This is market research to assess industry capabilities, particularly within the small business community, for a potential construction contract estimated between $15,000,000 and $20,000,000. Responses are due by April 8, 2026, at 04:00 PM CT.
Project Scope
The work involves construction within a shallow channel, specifically:
- Schedule 1: Shoreline repair of an existing breakwater structure, which will be realigned and reinforced with new riprap.
- Option 1: Extension of the existing breakwater on the northeast side of the placement area to connect with the shoreline.
All construction must comply with USACE Safety and Health Requirements Manual (EM 385-1-1) and all applicable Federal, State, and local laws. Contractors should anticipate working in typical wet conditions associated with Dredged Material Placement Areas, requiring equipment with low ground pressure.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (for planning purposes only; not a solicitation)
- Estimated Value: Between $15,000,000 and $20,000,000
- NAICS Code: 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction) with a $37.5 million small business size standard.
- Product Service Code: Z1KF (Maintenance Of Dredging Facilities)
- Period of Performance: 365 calendar days after Notice to Proceed, plus 120 calendar days for optional line items.
- Bonding Requirements: Performance and Payment Bonds are required within 5 calendar days after award. Firms must demonstrate bonding capacity for a Bid Bond (20% of total bid), and Performance and Payment Bonds (100% of contract amount) per contract and aggregate.
- Liquidated Damages: $4,471 per calendar day of delay.
Targeted Firms & Set-Aside
This market research aims to gauge interest and capabilities from various small business categories, including Small Business, Section 8(a), HUB-Zone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned (ED/WO), and Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB), to determine potential set-aside strategies for the future solicitation.
Response Requirements
Interested firms must provide:
- Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code.
- Firm's name, address, telephone, fax, email, and point of contact.
- Indication of intent to bid if the project is set-aside for specific small business categories.
- Information on existing Joint Ventures, Mentor Protégés, or teaming arrangements.
- Demonstrated specialized experience and technical competence in Dredged Material Placement Areas construction.
- Experience in completing work outlined in the "Project Information" section, or comparable work within the past five years (at least three examples with project description, customer name, and dollar value).
- Firm's bonding capacity (per contract and aggregate).
Key Dates
- Response Due: April 8, 2026, at 04:00 PM CT
- Anticipated Solicitation Release: On or about July 2026
- Estimated Proposal Due: On or about August 2026
- Estimated Award: On or about September 2026
Contact Information
Responses should be emailed to Mr. Wesley Baskovic at wesley.n.baskovic@usace.army.mil. All interested firms must be registered in SAM.gov.