Milford Haven Dredging and Jetty Work
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
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), Norfolk District (NAO), issued a Special Notice for a Virtual Industry Day regarding the future Milford Haven Dredging and Jetty Repair contract. This event, held on January 15, 2026, aimed to gather industry input on best practices and technical execution for this anticipated Small Business Set-Aside project. The solicitation is expected in February 2028 (Q4 FY2028), with an award anticipated in August 2028.
Project Scope
The project involves hydraulic or mechanical maintenance dredging of the Milford Haven Channel in Gwynn, Virginia (Mathews County), to a depth of -10 feet MLLW with 1 foot of allowable overdepth. Approximately 25,000 cubic yards of sand will be dredged and transported via pipeline to Queens Creek Beach and Narrows Point Beach placement sites.
Additionally, the scope includes jetty maintenance on approximately 330 linear feet of the existing 1,183-foot jetty. This work entails removing old stone, walkway, and piles; installing new 20-foot sheet pile; and adding filter fabric, bedding stone, and armor stone to raise the elevation from 2.0 feet MLLW to 6.0 feet MLLW. Access for jetty work may utilize barges, temporary causeways, or temporary work bridges. Environmental considerations include accounting for Submerged Aquatic Vegetation (SAV) areas and requiring a turbidity curtain.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Industry Day)
- Anticipated Procurement Type: Sealed Bidding (Invitation for Bid)
- Anticipated Period of Performance: 300 days
- Set-Aside: Small Business Set Aside
- Anticipated Solicitation Release: February 2028 (Q4 FY2028)
- Anticipated Award: August 2028
Industry Day Details
The Virtual Industry Day was held on January 15, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. (EST). Pre-registration was required by January 12, 2026. The event included a presentation of the project's scope by USACE-NAO, followed by a project discussion and Q&A period to solicit industry feedback for the final design and solicitation.
Provided Documents
Draft Drawings and Specifications for the Milford Haven Dredging and Jetty contract were provided for industry feedback. These documents are for informational purposes only and are expected to be revised before the solicitation's issuance. Industry Day slides and an attendance sheet were also uploaded.
Points of Contact
- Contract Specialist: Susan Ellis (susan.k.ellis@usace.army.mil)
- Contracting Officer: Tiffany Kirtsey (tiffany.n.kirtsey@usace.army.mil)