FY26 Sabine-Neches Waterway, Texas Maintenance Dredging
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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.
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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 Office, is planning an unrestricted procurement for FY26 Sabine-Neches Waterway Maintenance Dredging in Port Arthur, TX. This firm-fixed-price contract is estimated between $25,000,000 and $100,000,000. The solicitation is expected in May 2026, with responses due around June 2026.
Scope of Work
This project involves maintenance dredging of the Sabine-Neches Waterway (SNWW) channel. The base Schedule 1 requires dredging approximately 953,000 cubic yards (CY) across Sections 89A and 90-93. Additionally, there are four options for further dredging:
- Option 1: Approximately 985,000 CY for SNWW Section No. 305.
- Option 2: Approximately 215,000 CY for SNWW Section No. 706.
- Option 3: Approximately 558,000 CY for SNWW Section No. 58 & 54.
- Option 4: Approximately 347,500 CY for SNWW Section Nos. 300-305 and 53A/53B.
All dredged material will be placed in nearby placement areas or beneficial use sites along the SNWW. The contract is not subject to environmental windows.
Contract Details & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price (Invitation for Bid - IFB).
- Estimated Value: $25,000,000 to $100,000,000.
- Period of Performance: Schedule 1 is estimated at 407 calendar days. Options add additional days (Option 1: 300 days; Option 2: 25 days; Option 3: 47 days; Option 4: 54 days). Liquidated damages will apply for delays.
- Solicitation Release: On or around May 2026.
- Response Due: On or about June 2026.
- Bonding: Performance and Payment Bonds required within 5 calendar days after award.
- Work Start: Within 10 calendar days after receipt of Notice to Proceed.
- Pre-Award Documents: Must be furnished within 3 working days after Bid Opening.
Eligibility & Submission
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted Procurement.
- NAICS Code: 237990 (Dredging and Surface Cleanup Activities).
- Small Business Size Standard: $37 Million.
- Submission: Bids must be submitted electronically via the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) Solicitation Module (https://piee.eb.mil/). Offerors are advised to submit bids at least two hours prior to the response time.
- Registration: Offerors must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://sam.gov/content/home. A notarized letter appointing the Authorized Entity Administrator is required for SAM registration activation.
Additional Notes
This pre-solicitation notice is related to Sources Sought notice W912HY26X1ATF, posted on SAM.gov on October 20, 2025. Plans and specifications will be available exclusively through the PIEE Solicitation Module. The contract is subject to the availability of funds.