Single Award Task Order (SATOC) for Freeport Harbor Entrance and Jetty Channel Hopper Dredging
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), Galveston District, is conducting a Sources Sought for preliminary planning regarding a future Single Award Task Order Contract (SATOC) for hopper and pipeline/mechanical dredging in the Freeport Harbor Entrance and Jetty Channel, Freeport Stauffer Channel, and Brazos Harbor, Texas. This project is estimated to be between $25,000,000 and $100,000,000. Responses are due by February 6, 2026, at 2:00 PM CT.
Scope of Work
The future SATOC will involve:
- Hopper dredging of the Freeport Harbor Entrance and Jetty Channel.
- Pipeline/mechanical dredging of the Freeport Stauffer Channel and Brazos Harbor.
- All work must comply with the USACE Safety and Health Requirements Manual (EM 385-1-1) and all applicable Federal, State, and local laws. Specific requirements, estimated completion times, and production rates will be detailed in individual Task Orders.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought for a future Single Award Task Order Contract (SATOC).
- Duration: One Year Base with Two Option Years (for the future SATOC).
- Estimated Magnitude: Between $25,000,000 and $100,000,000.
- Response Due: February 6, 2026, at 2:00 PM CT.
- Published: January 21, 2026.
- Anticipated Solicitation Issuance: On or about April 2026.
- Anticipated Proposal Due Date: On or about May 2026.
- Anticipated Award: On or about August 2026.
Submission & Eligibility
- Submission Method: Email responses to Ashley Griffin (ashley.l.griffin@usace.army.mil) and Curtis Cole Jr. (curtis.cole@usace.army.mil).
- Required Information: Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) & CAGE code, firm name/address/contact, indication of interest in specific small business set-asides (SB, 8(a), HUB-Zone, SDVOSB, EDWOSB, WOSB), existing Joint Ventures/teaming arrangements, specialized experience (at least 3 examples from the past 5 years), and bonding capacity.
- Eligibility: Firms must be registered in SAM.gov.
- Set-Aside: Market research is being conducted to gauge interest from various small business categories.
Additional Notes
This is a Sources Sought notice for planning purposes only and is not a Request for Proposal (RFP) or Invitation for Bid (IFB). No contract will be awarded from this announcement. Responses are strictly voluntary, and no reimbursement will be made for associated costs. Respondents will not be notified of evaluation results.