Intent to Sole Source
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- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
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- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
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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 maintenance dredging in Buffalo Harbor, NY. This action is necessary due to an urgent need to address shoaling caused by a vessel grounding, which requires restoring the federal navigation channel. Industry comments regarding this proposed sole-source method are welcome until February 22, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
The Government requires an increase in dredging quantities beyond the scope of the existing contract (W912P425CA026) due to a vessel grounding in late 2025. The additional work involves the removal and placement of dredged material to restore the channel to its authorized depth. Since the current contractor will already be mobilized at the project site, the USACE intends to modify the existing contract to include this additional dredging.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price modification to an existing contract (W912P425CA026)
- Estimated Value: $1.1 Million
- Product Service Code (PSC): Y1PZ (Construction of Other Non-Building Facilities)
- NAICS Code: 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction)
- Original Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (for contract W912P425CA026)
Justification for Sole Source
The modification is justified under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1(c)(2)(i) and (ii), citing:
- Unacceptable Delays: A new competitive procurement would cause 90-120 days of delays, preventing urgent dredging completion within the current operational season and leaving the channel hazardous.
- Substantial Duplication of Costs: Awarding a new contract would incur significant duplicate mobilization and demobilization costs, as the current contractor is already scheduled to be on-site.
Response & Deadline
This is not a request for proposal. However, industry comments regarding the Government's proposed method of accomplishing this work are invited until February 22, 2026, at 6:00 PM EST.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Jeffrey Ernest (jeffrey.g.ernest@usace.army.mil, 716-879-4173)
- Secondary Contact: Nathaniel Dent (nathaniel.m.dent@usace.army.mil)