FY26 Q4 Baltimore Harbor and Channels Maintenance Dredging, Maryland Channels, Chesapeake Bay, MD
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 Department of the Army / USACE Baltimore District is conducting a Sources Sought to identify qualified contractors for FY26 Q4 Baltimore Harbor and Channels Maintenance Dredging in the Chesapeake Bay, MD. This project involves dredging approximately 2.2 million cubic yards from various channels. Responses are due April 3, 2026.
Scope of Work
This maintenance dredging project targets a depth of 50 feet mean lower low water (ft MLLW) with 1-2 feet of allowable overdepth.
- Maryland Approach Channels (Craighill Entrance, Craighill Angle, Cutoff Angle, Upper Range Channels): Approximately 1,538,000 cubic yards (cy) to be dredged and placed at the Paul S. Sarbanes Ecosystems Restoration Project at Poplar Island.
- Baltimore Harbor Channels (Brewerton Angle and Curtis Bay Channels): Approximately 700,000 cy to be dredged and placed at the Cox Creek Dredged Material Containment Facility. The work areas are within heavy commercial waterways supporting the Port of Baltimore. Required equipment commonly includes two 30+ cubic yard clamshell dredges, one 24-30 inch hydraulic unloader, six to eight large tugs, six to eight 2,500-6,000 cubic yard material scows, a drag bar and barge, and appropriate attendant plant and pipeline.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Product Service Code: Z1KF - Maintenance Of Dredging Facilities
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: April 3, 2026, 4:00 PM EST
- Published: March 19, 2026
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Gary Faykes at GARY.FAYKES@USACE.ARMY.MIL or 410-962-0192.
Additional Notes
This notice is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or guarantee a future award. The purpose is to identify potential sources for this critical dredging work.