Nome Harbor Maintenance Dredging
Overview
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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 US Army Corps of Engineers, Alaska District, is conducting a Sources Sought for the 2027-2029 Nome Harbor Maintenance Dredging project in Nome, Alaska. This market research aims to identify qualified prime contractors for annual maintenance dredging and material placement. Responses are due by February 28, 2026, 2:00 PM Alaska Standard Time.
Scope of Work
The project involves pre- and post-dredge surveys, annual maintenance dredging, and placement of dredged material in a designated intertidal area at Nome Harbor. Material consists of shoaled silts, sands, gravels, cobbles, boulders, and vegetative debris.
Anticipated dredging includes:
- Base (2027): Estimated 24,000 cubic yards (CY) per year from the inner channel (depths -22 to -10 feet MLLW). This area may be deepened to -28 feet MLLW under a separate contract.
- Options (2027-2029):
- Estimated 20,000 CY/year from the outer entrance channel (-22 feet MLLW), potentially deepened to -28 feet MLLW.
- Estimated 25,000 CY/year from the east sediment trap (-22 feet MLLW).
- Estimated 20,000 CY/year from the new deep-water basin (-40 feet MLLW), to be constructed under a separate contract.
Dredged material will be placed on a beach approximately 1,150 feet southeast of the harbor basin. The work period for base items in 2027 is anticipated from May 1 to July 31, subject to ice out, with potential extension to August 31 if options are exercised. Similar work periods apply to 2028 and 2029 options. The contractor must ensure harbor accessibility throughout the work.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (anticipates Firm-Fixed Price contract)
- Estimated Magnitude: Between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000
- NAICS: 237990 – Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (Small Business Size Standard: $37 million)
- Set-Aside: This Sources Sought is open to all qualified prime contractor firms (Large and Small Businesses). Market research will determine the eventual set-aside (e.g., Small Business, 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB).
- Bonding: Performance and payment bonds (100% of award price) will be required.
- Wage Rates: Construction wage rates (formerly Davis Bacon Act) shall apply.
- Estimated Award Date: December 2026
- Response Due: February 28, 2026, 2:00 PM Alaska Standard Time
- Published: January 29, 2026
Evaluation
Responses will be used for market research to identify qualified firms and determine potential small business participation for a future solicitation. This is for planning purposes only and does not guarantee a contract award.
Additional Notes
All offerors must be registered in SAM.gov before submitting a proposal. Large firms selected for a contract will need to comply with FAR 52.219-9 regarding subcontracting plans.
Interested prime contractors should submit a capabilities package (not exceeding 5 pages) including:
- Company details (Name, Address, UEI, CAGE, Business Size, POC).
- SAM status and specific small business designations (if applicable).
- Single project bonding capability/limit.
- Demonstration of prime contractor experience on similar projects within the last six years.
- Intent to propose on the 2027-2028 Nome Harbor Maintenance Dredging project.
Submit documentation via email in PDF format to jeremy.d.scott@usace.army.mil and George.G.Nasif@usace.army.mil, or by mail. Late responses may not be reviewed.