Intent to Sole Source
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 (USACE), Buffalo District, has issued an Intent to Sole Source a contract modification to Morrish Wallace Construction, Inc. d/b/a Ryba Marine Construction Co. for additional Buffalo Harbor maintenance dredging. This action is necessitated by a vessel grounding in Fall 2025, which requires increased dredging quantities beyond the scope of the existing contract (W912P425CA026). Industry comments regarding this proposed method are due by February 22, 2026.
Scope of Work
This notice addresses the requirement to increase dredging quantities for Buffalo Harbor maintenance. The additional work is a direct result of a vessel grounding incident in Fall 2025. The Government intends to modify the existing contract with the current contractor, who is already scheduled to begin dredging operations on June 16, 2026, at the project site.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice (Intent to Sole Source)
- Authority: Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1(c)(2)(i) and (ii)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Product Service Code: Y1PZ (Construction Of Other Non Building Facilities)
- Response Due: February 22, 2026, 6:00 PM EST
- Published: February 12, 2026
- Place of Performance: Buffalo, NY, United States
Evaluation
The Government's rationale for sole-sourcing this modification is to avoid substantial duplication of costs and unacceptable delays. Awarding this additional work to another source would incur significant mobilization costs and delay the completion of necessary dredging, as the incumbent contractor will already be mobilized at the site.
Additional Notes
This is explicitly not a request for proposal. However, interested parties are invited to provide comments on the Government's proposed method of accomplishing this work until the closing date. For inquiries, contact Jeffrey Ernest at jeffrey.g.ernest@usace.army.mil or 716-879-4173.