Lorain Harbor West Breakwater Repair Phase II

SOL #: W912P426BA003Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

BUFFALO, NY, 14202-0000, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237990)

PSC

Construction Of Other Non Building Facilities (Y1PZ)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/a0c926f4a91d41749d8797d618b0db40/view

Timeline

Posted

Dec 3, 2025

Last Updated

Feb 10, 2026

Submission Deadline

Jan 30, 2026, 5:00 PM

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 a solicitation for Phase II of the Lorain Harbor West Breakwater Repair project in Lorain, Ohio. This effort, valued between $10,000,000 and $25,000,000, is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for heavy and civil engineering construction. The project aims to restore the structural integrity of the critical breakwater. Proposals are due by February 12, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST, with a virtual public bid opening scheduled for February 12, 2026, at 12:15 PM EST.

Scope of Work

This solicitation requires the repair and rehabilitation of the Lorain Harbor West Breakwater on Lake Erie. The project is essential for harbor protection and safe navigation, addressing significant deterioration due to age and environmental conditions. The period of performance has been extended to include the 2028 construction season, with second-year construction potentially beginning April 15, 2027, following an in-water work waiver.

Key Updates & Requirements

Proposal Due Date: Extended to February 12, 2026, 12:00 PM EST (Amendment 0003).
Virtual Public Bid Opening: Scheduled for February 12, 2026, 12:15 PM EST. A link and dial-in option are provided in Amendment 0004.
Period of Performance: Extended to include the 2028 construction season (Amendment 0003).
Licensing: Clarification provided on Professional Surveyor (PS) licensing requirements (Amendment 0003).
CMMC: Requirement for current CMMC Level One (self) status per DFARS 252.204-7021 (Amendment 0003).
Pre-Bid Meeting: A virtual pre-bid meeting was held on January 20, 2026.

Contract & Timeline

Type: Solicitation (Contract Opportunity)
NAICS: 237990 – Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Magnitude: Between $10,000,000 and $25,000,000
Bonding: Required for this project.
Proposal Due: February 12, 2026, 12:00 PM EST
Virtual Bid Opening: February 12, 2026, 12:15 PM EST
Published: February 10, 2026 (latest amendment)

Submission & Questions

The official solicitation and amendments are available exclusively on the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) at https://piee.eb.mil/. Offerors must have an active registration in SAM (http://www.sam.gov). Technical inquiries and questions regarding proposal procedures or bonds must be submitted via Bidder Inquiry in ProjNet at http://www.ProjNet.org/ProjNet using Solicitation Number W912P426BA003 and Bidder Inquiry Key F99SDW-XU5QGA.