IDIQ MATOC Hopper Dredging
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 preparing to issue an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC) for unanticipated shoaling hopper dredging services. This Presolicitation notice indicates the solicitation is expected in March 2026, with proposals due in April 2026.
Scope of Work
The MATOC will cover hopper dredging services in multiple locations within the Galveston District, Texas. This includes major waterways such as the Sabine-Neches Waterway, Galveston Harbor, Houston Ship Channel, Texas City Ship Channel, Freeport Harbor, Matagorda Ship Channel, Corpus Christi Ship Channel, and Brazos Island Harbor.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: IDIQ MATOC with Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Task Orders.
- Period of Performance: 5-year base period.
- Total Capacity: $95 Million across all MATOC IDCs combined.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted (full and open competition for both large and small businesses).
- NAICS: 237990 (Dredging), Small Business Size Standard: $37.5 Million.
- Solicitation Issuance: On or about March 2026.
- Response Due: April 2026 @ 2:00 PM (CST).
- Estimated Award: May 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
- Acquisition Procedures: Best Value - Technical Only.
- Submission: Proposals must be submitted electronically via PIEE.
- Requirement: Offerors must enter a National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) score in the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS). Bids/offers without a NIST score may be deemed non-responsible.
Eligibility & Notes
- Offerors must be registered with the Systems for Award Management (SAM).
- A pre-bid conference will be held.
- Subcontracting goals for the Galveston District include: Small Business (39%), Small Disadvantaged Business (6.0%), Woman-Owned Small Business (11%), HubZone Small Business (3.0%), Veteran-Owned Small Business (3.0%), and Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (1%).
- Plans and specifications will be available on the PIEE Solicitation Module.
- Primary Contact: Wes Baskovic (wesley.n.baskovic@usace.army.mil).