FY26 Philadelphia to Trenton Maintenance Dredging
Overview
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PSC
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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 (USACE), Philadelphia District, intends to issue an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for a firm fixed-price (FFP) construction contract for Maintenance Dredging of the Delaware River, Philadelphia to Trenton Project. This pre-solicitation notice outlines the scope for dredging approximately 500,000 cubic yards of sediment, with an estimated value between $10,000,000 and $25,000,000. The official solicitation (W912BU26BA007) is expected to be released on April 21, 2026.
Scope of Work
The project involves maintenance dredging of the Delaware River's main navigation channel between Newbold Island and Biles Island to a depth of 24’ MLLW plus 1’ allowable overdepth. Dredged material will be placed at the Biles Island Dredged Material Placement Facility (DMPF) in Falls Township, PA. An option exists for dredging the Fairless Turning Basin to 41’ MLLW plus 1’ overdepth, with placement at the Money Island DMPF. Only bucket dredging is permitted. All dredging and placement must be completed by March 15, 2027, due to environmental restrictions.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Pre-solicitation Notice for a Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) construction contract (IFB).
- Estimated Value: $10,000,000 - $25,000,000
- NAICS: 237990, Dredging and Surface Cleanup Activities (SBA Size Standard: $37.0M).
- Set-Aside: Full and Open (Unrestricted), with a HUBZone 10% price evaluation preference.
- Period of Performance: 240 calendar days from Notice to Proceed (NTP), subject to environmental restrictions.
- Solicitation Release (Expected): April 21, 2026
- Response Date (for this pre-solicitation notice): March 24, 2026
- Published: March 6, 2026
Additional Notes
This is a pre-solicitation notice for planning and information purposes only and is not a solicitation. The Government will not pay for efforts expended in responding to this notice. Interested parties must monitor SAM.gov for the official IFB and any amendments.
Point of Contact
Molly Gallagher, Primary Contract Specialist, Molly.Gallagher@usace.army.mil.