FY26 - MAINTENANCE DREDGING, MILITARY OCEAN TERMINAL SUNNY POINT (MOTSU)
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, Wilmington District, is presoliciting for Maintenance Dredging at the Military Ocean Terminal Sunny Point (MOTSU) in Brunswick County, North Carolina. This Unrestricted opportunity is for a Firm Fixed-Price contract with an estimated magnitude between $1,000,000.00 and $5,000,000.00. The solicitation is anticipated to be issued on or about July 13, 2026.
Scope of Work
The project involves the removal and disposal of shoaled material from the basins and channels at MOTSU. Dredging will be performed by mechanical dredge (clamshell, dragline, or dipper) to a depth of 38 feet, plus 2 feet of allowable overdepth, for the South Wharf Turning Basin, Approach Channels, and Center Wharf Turning Basin. The dredged material will be disposed of at the Ocean Dredged Material Disposal Site (ODMDS). The total estimated quantity of material to be dredged is 280,000 cubic yards. The maintenance dredging window is from October 1 to June 30.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted
- Magnitude of Construction: $1,000,000.00 to $5,000,000.00
- NAICS Code: 237990 – Dredging and Surface Cleanup Activities (Size Standard: $37,000,000.00)
- Solicitation Release: On or about July 13, 2026
- Bid Opening Date: To be specified in the solicitation
Additional Notes
This solicitation will be issued in electronic format only via SAM.gov. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award and to download documents. Contractors should regularly check SAM.gov for any posted changes or amendments. For additional information, contact Terri Adams (terri.m.adams@usace.army.mil) or Rosalind Shoemaker (rosalind.m.shoemaker@usace.army.mil, 910-251-4436).