Sources Sought: Tangier Island Beneficial Use
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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 has issued a Sources Sought notice to evaluate the feasibility of using geotextile tubes for shoreline stabilization on Tangier Island, VA. This initiative involves the beneficial use of approximately 100,000 cubic yards of shoaled sediments from the navigation channel. Industry responses to specific geotechnical and coastal survey questions are requested by March 26, 2026.
Project Overview
USACE is exploring the beneficial use of shoaled sediments from the Tangier Island navigation channel for shoreline stabilization. The proposed method involves placing these sediments within geotextile tubes (Geotubes®). The project aims to address the high erosion rates on Tangier Island, which are driven by storm events and influenced by wind direction and fetch.
Industry Survey Questions
Respondents are asked to provide insights based on the provided Geotechnical and Coastal Summaries, addressing the following:
Geotechnical Summary Survey:
- Feasibility of filling geotextile tubes with fine-grained dredge material.
- Anticipated losses during dredging and infilling, and expected "shrinkage" factor.
- Anticipated dewatering times and consolidation periods for required strength.
- Need for additional geotechnical data.
Coastal Summary Survey:
- Recommended wave heights for single and stacked systems.
- Product performance during elevated water levels and overtopping.
- Recommended anchoring/toe stabilization measures in sandy sediment, including anchor depth and material type.
- How scour is addressed during storm events.
- Feasibility of placing geotubes in the nearshore (-3 ft MLLW) versus on the beach.
Key Documents
The notice includes a document titled "Tangier Island Beneficial Use - Geotechnical Summary and Coastal Summary.pdf." This document details the island's geological composition, sediment distribution, coastal erosion factors, tidal ranges, and Annual Exceedance Probabilities (AEP) for wave height and water levels. It also contains visual data such as sediment distribution maps, vibracore cross-sections, and grain size data, which are crucial for understanding environmental conditions.
Submission Details
This is a Sources Sought notice only and not a request for proposals. The information gathered will be used by the Government to determine an acquisition strategy. No solicitation is currently available. Responses must be submitted via email to Caleb Bookout (brian.c.bookout@usace.army.mil), copying Tiffany N. Kirtsey (tiffany.n.kirtsey@usace.army.mil), no later than Close of Business March 26, 2026. All prospective contractors must be registered in SAM.gov.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: March 26, 2026
- Published: March 10, 2026