Oregon/Washington Clamshell Maintenance Dredging 2026
Overview
Buyer
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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) – Portland District is conducting a Sources Sought (market survey) to identify qualified firms for Oregon/Washington Clamshell Maintenance Dredging requirements in 2026. This is not a Request for Proposal. The purpose is to determine interested parties, socioeconomic status, capabilities, and qualifications for future dredging needs. Responses are due March 19, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity involves clamshell maintenance dredging at various locations across Oregon and Washington in 2026. The total approximate scope is 484,150 cubic yards, including optional CLINs. Specific work windows for each location are:
- Chetco, OR: July 15 – October 31, 2026
- Port Orford, OR: May 1 – October 31, 2026
- Baker Bay, WA; Chinook, WA; Skipanon River, OR; Skamokawa Creek, WA; Wahkiakum Ferry Channel, WA: August 1 – December 15, 2026
- Longview Turning Basin: June 1 – December 15, 2026 (must be completed prior to or with Port of Longview Terminal dredging if awarded together)
- Willow Grove Boat Basin: October 1 – December 31, 2026
- Old Mouth Cowlitz, WA: September 1 – December 1, 2026 (prefer completion by November 1, 2026)
- Port of Longview, WA: In-water work window October 1 – December 31, 2026. Placement sites W-56.1-IW (Oct 1 – Dec 31, 2026) and O-59.9-SW (Nov 1 – Dec 31, 2026).
- Lower Vancouver Anchorage, WA; USCG Cape Disappointment, WA: August 1, 2026 – January 31, 2027
- Oregon Slough Lower: August 1 – December 15, 2026
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Survey
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research to determine potential set-asides)
- Response Due: March 19, 2026 (21:00 Z)
- Published: March 5, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested vendors must submit:
- Point of Contact (name, email, phone).
- CAGE Code and Unique Entity ID (UEI), requiring SAM.gov registration.
- Small business category (e.g., 8(a), HUBZone, VOSB, WOSB, SDVOSB) if applicable under NAICS 237990 or similar.
- Statement of Capability (SOC) demonstrating skills, knowledge, experience, and technical competence in dredging, with examples of recent relevant experience.
Points of Contact
- Technical Inquiries: Ian Lutjens (ian.k.lutjens@usace.army.mil, 503-808-4434)
- Small Business Questions: Maura Timmerman (maura.j.timmerman@usace.army.mil, 402-370-0095)