FY26 Harlingen Placement Area (PA)13 and 10 Improvements
Overview
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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 contractors for FY26 Harlingen Placement Area (PA)13 and 10 Improvements in Harlingen, TX. This is for preliminary planning and market research, not a request for proposal. The estimated construction price range is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000. Responses are due by December 17, 2026.
Scope of Work
The project involves construction within a shallow channel, including:
- Schedule 1: 3-foot raise, inlet structure installation, and H&H shoreline protection for PA 13.
- Option 1: Clearing/grubbing and minor dike repairs/grade for PA 10.
- Option 2: Inlet structure repairs for PA 10.
- Option 3: Splash pad for PA 10. All work must comply with the USACE Safety and Health Requirements Manual (EM 385-1-1) and all applicable Federal, State, and local laws.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Estimated Value: $1,000,000 - $5,000,000
- NAICS: 237990 (Small Business Size Standard: $37.5 million)
- PSC: Z1KF (Maintenance Of Dredging Facilities)
- Period of Performance: 190 calendar days after Notice to Proceed, with 120 calendar days for optional line items.
- Response Due: December 17, 2026, at 10:00 AM (Central Time)
- Published: December 3, 2025
Response Requirements
Interested firms should demonstrate specialized experience and technical competence in Dredged Material Placement Areas construction, including experience with wet conditions and low ground pressure equipment. Responses must include:
- Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) & Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE).
- Firm's contact information.
- Indication of intent to bid if set-aside for various small business categories (SB, 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, ED/WO, WO, WOSB).
- Joint Ventures/Mentor Protégés/teaming arrangement information.
- Qualifications and capability to perform comparable work, with at least three project examples (customer name, dollar value).
- Firm's bonding capacity (Bid Bond 20%, Performance and Payment Bond 100% per contract, and aggregate).
Additional Notes
This is strictly for market research; no contract will be awarded from this announcement. Respondents will not be reimbursed for costs. Anticipated solicitation issuance is around July 6, 2026, with proposals due around August 5, 2026, and an estimated award around September 25, 2026. All interested firms must be registered in SAM.gov. Email responses to wesley.n.baskovic@usace.army.mil and curtis.cole@usace.army.mil.