FY26 Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, Texas Placement Area No. 102C and 108 Improvements in Brazoria and Matagorda Counties, Texas
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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 (USACE), Galveston District, has issued a Sources Sought notice for FY26 Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, Texas Placement Area No. 102C and 108 Improvements in Brazoria and Matagorda Counties, Texas. This is for preliminary planning purposes to gather industry information, particularly from small businesses, for an anticipated Invitation for Bids (IFB). This is not a request for proposal or an invitation for bid.
Purpose
This Sources Sought notice aims to gauge industry interest and capabilities, including those of Small Business, Section 8(a), HUB-Zone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB), and Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) firms. The information collected will ensure adequate competition for a future IFB. No contract will be awarded from this announcement, and responses will not be evaluated or notified of results.
Project Scope
The anticipated project involves improvements to Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, Texas Placement Area No. 102C and 108. The scope includes:
- Schedule No. 1: A three (3) foot dike raise, inlet structure repairs, and shoreline protection on the northeast and southeast corners of the placement area.
- Option 1: Clearing and grubbing, geotechnical investigations near existing inlet structures and projected borrow areas, and topographic surveys of the existing condition of the placement area.
Anticipated Contract Details
- Type: Future Invitation for Bids (IFB)
- Estimated Magnitude: Between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000.
- Product Service Code (PSC): Z1KF (Maintenance Of Dredging Facilities).
- NAICS Code: 237990 (Dredging and Surface Cleanup Activities), with a Small Business Size Standard of $37.0 Million.
- Compliance: Construction performance must adhere to USACE Safety and Health Requirements Manual (EM 385-1-1) and all applicable Federal, State, and local laws.
- Bonding: Performance and Payment Bonds will be required within five (5) calendar days after award, with work commencing within ten (10) calendar days after Notice to Proceed. Liquidated damages will apply for delays.
Eligibility & Response
Firms interested in bidding on the future solicitation should respond. All interested firms must be registered in SAM.gov to be eligible for Government contracts. Responses are strictly voluntary, and no reimbursement for costs incurred will be provided. Firms should email their response to Ashley Griffin (ashley.l.griffin@usace.army.mil) and Mirian Tudor (mirian.r.tudor@usace.army.mil).
Key Dates
- Sources Sought Response Due: Friday, January 30, 2026, at 2:00 PM CT.
- Anticipated Solicitation Issuance: On or about June 2026.
- Estimated Proposal Due Date: On or about July 2026.
- Estimated Award Date: On or about August 2026.