Market Survey Sea Bright to Manasquan, New Jersey FY 26 Renourishment
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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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), New York District, has issued a Sources Sought notice for a Market Survey regarding the Sea Bright to Manasquan, New Jersey FY 26 Renourishment project. This is for market analysis only to identify potential business sources, particularly small businesses, certified 8(a), HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), and Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB), for a future dredging and beach creation construction contract. The project is estimated to be in the range of $50,000,000 to $100,000,000. Responses are due by June 9, 2026.
Scope of Work
The project involves coastal storm risk management through the construction of a beach berm in Sea Bright, Monmouth Beach, and Long Branch, Monmouth County, NJ. The base bid includes approximately 595,000 cubic yards (CY) of beachfill, with multiple options potentially increasing the total to 791,000 CY. Operational constraints include a strict no-work period between March 1 and October 15 due to environmental windows. Contractors must conform to all local, state, and federal laws and submit a site-specific safety and health plan.
Purpose & Information Requested
This Sources Sought is for market research to determine the appropriate acquisition strategy for a future procurement. No awards will be made from responses. Interested firms are requested to provide:
- Firm details (name, address, contact, CAGE, UEI).
- Small business certifications (8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB).
- Statement of interest in bidding.
- Qualification Criteria: At least three (max five) relevant projects as a Prime Contractor, including dollar values.
- Forecasted use of materials, equipment (land-based, pumps), and storage.
- Capabilities and capacity for operations.
- Experience with environmental window restrictions (e.g., Piper Plover, Sea Turtle).
- Bonding capacity (per contract and total).
- Percentage and type of work to be self-performed, referencing FAR clauses for specific set-asides (52.219-14, 52.219-3, 52.219-27).
- Willingness to bid, proposed contracting structure (sole, prime with subs, JV), and any dollar limits on bids.
- Details on owned/operated standard construction equipment suitable for soft soils.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought / Market Survey
- NAICS Code: 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction)
- Small Business Size Standard: $25,500,000
- Estimated Value: $50,000,000 to $100,000,000
- Response Due: June 9, 2026, 4:00 PM EST
- Published Date: May 26, 2026
- Place of Performance: Sea Bright, NJ
Additional Notes
This notice is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a commitment to award a contract or a solicitation. The Government will not rank submittals or provide replies. Survey questionnaires should be submitted as PDF documents via email to Matthew Lubiak at matthew.e.lubiak@usace.army.mil.