Maintenance Dredging of Hague Basin, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, New York Federal Navigation Project
Overview
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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, New York District, is conducting a Sources Sought for market research to identify qualified small businesses for the Maintenance Dredging of Hague Basin, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), New York Federal Navigation Project. This project involves removing approximately 51,640 cubic yards of material. Responses are due February 19, 2026.
Scope of Work
The project entails maintenance dredging of portions of Hague Basin, USMMA, New York. Approximately 51,640 cubic yards of primarily silt and clay material will be removed from two areas (Area 1: 9,375 CY to 15 ft depth; Area 2: 42,265 CY to 12 ft depth), covering 4.35 acres. The work requires a mechanical dredge with a closed clamshell environmental bucket, multiple barges, and tugboats. The contractor must furnish a State-permitted upland placement site(s) and secure all necessary permits for transportation, transfer, dewatering, processing, and final placement of dredged material.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Anticipated Capacity: $10,000,000 to $25,000,000
- Work Anticipated: Spring 2026
- Required Production Rate: At least 2,500 cubic yards per calendar day
- Response Due: February 19, 2026, 04:00 PM EST
- Published: February 11, 2026
Areas of Interest (Survey Questions)
The USACE is seeking information on contractors' capabilities, including:
- Experience with similar dredging projects, processing, and upland placement of dredged material.
- Percentage of work performable with own equipment.
- Familiarity with Port of New York and Long Island Sound waters.
- Willingness to bid, preferred bidding structure (sole, prime, JV), and dollar limits.
- Bonding capacity and largest prime contract experience.
- Experience with USACE Resident Management System (RMS) 3.0 and EM 385-1-1 (Mar 2024).
- Owned dredging equipment (mechanical dredge, closed environmental clamshell bucket, scows), their specifications, and maximum dredging depth.
- Ability to meet the 2,500 CY/day production rate.
- Experience with automated Dredged Material Monitoring Systems (Black Box/Silent Inspector) or Dredged Material Inspectors (DMI).
Additional Notes
This is a market research effort only; no proposals are being requested or accepted at this time. The information gathered will help determine industry's capability and interest, particularly among small business concerns including 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, and all small businesses.