Oregon/Washington Clamshell Maintenance Dredging 2026
Overview
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Set Aside
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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 Portland District intends to issue an Invitation for Bids (IFB) NO. W9127N26BA015 for Oregon/Washington Clamshell Maintenance Dredging 2026. This presolicitation notice outlines a project involving mandatory and optional clamshell dredging at multiple locations across Oregon and Washington. A Total Small Business Set-Aside is anticipated. A pre-solicitation conference is scheduled for April 29, 2026, with the solicitation expected to be available around May 29, 2026.
Scope of Work
The project requires clamshell dredging at various locations including Chetco Boat Basin, Port Orford (OR); Baker Bay, USCG Cape Disappointment, Chinook (WA); Skipanon River (OR); Skamokawa Creek, Wahkiakum Ferry Channel (WA); Willow Grove Boat Basin, Longview Turning Basin, Port Of Longview, Old Mouth Cowlitz (WA); Lower Vancouver Anchorage, Oregon Slough Lower (OR). Material placement will be in designated ocean disposal and in-river sites. The total estimated scope is 486,100 cubic yards, subject to project needs and funding.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Invitation for Bids (IFB)
- NAICS: 237990 (Construction Of Dredging Facilities)
- Small Business Size Standard: $37 million
- Magnitude of Construction: $5,000,000 to $10,000,000
- Period of Performance: June 16, 2026, through March 27, 2027 (physical completion, including options)
- Solicitation Availability: On or about May 29, 2026
- Bids Due: 30 days after advertisement
Set-Aside
This procurement is anticipated to be a Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
Pre-Solicitation Conference
A pre-solicitation conference will be held on April 29, 2026, at 9:30 am Pacific Time via Microsoft Teams. Interested parties must contact Contract Specialist Ian Lutjens (ian.k.lutjens@usace.army.mil) or Contracting Officer Brandon Lasich (brandon.m.lasich@usace.army.mil) by April 28, 2026, at 2:30 pm Pacific Time to receive meeting information. Provide names and email addresses of attendees.
Important Notes
This notice is for market research and planning purposes only and is not a solicitation. The forthcoming solicitation is subject to the availability of funds. The government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation. No reimbursement will be made for costs incurred in response to this notice.