Stringout Construction (Rehabilitation) at Ensley Engineer Yard (EEY).
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 Department of the Army, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Memphis District, has issued a Presolicitation for Stringout Construction (Rehabilitation) at the Ensley Engineer Yard (EEY). This is an unrestricted procurement with a HUBZone Price Evaluation Preference and will utilize a Best Value Tradeoff source selection process. A Project Labor Agreement (PLA) will be required. The estimated magnitude of construction is between $25,000,000 and $100,000,000. The official solicitation is anticipated to follow this notice.
Scope of Work
The project involves comprehensive rehabilitation work at EEY, divided into a base project and six (6) options. Key tasks include:
- Removal of existing steel ramp, abutment, timber, steel pipe, and concrete piles.
- Demolition and removal of concrete piles and pile caps from the existing railroad trestle.
- Excavation, dredging, and disposal of materials.
- Installation of Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) steel floats and a new landing barge.
- Providing new steel pipe piles and steel-framed pile clusters, along with donut fenders.
- Installation of new utilities (electrical power, lighting, lightning protection, potable water, fire water, telecom, compressed air).
- Construction of a new steel connector bridge, an electrical substation (including equipment foundation), and abutment/landside approach to the connector bridge.
- All associated earthwork activities. The base project will be completed sequentially in two phases to ensure continued operation of the Ensley Engineer Yard.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (Unrestricted)
- Acquisition Strategy: Unrestricted with HUBZone Price Evaluation Preference, Best Value Tradeoff
- Magnitude: $25,000,000 to $100,000,000
- Project Labor Agreement (PLA): Required
- Published: November 25, 2025
- Response Due: To be determined (monitor for future solicitation)
Evaluation
Award will be based on a Best Value Tradeoff source selection process, incorporating a HUBZone Price Evaluation Preference.
Additional Notes
Interested parties should monitor SAM.gov for the release of the official solicitation. For inquiries, contact Jessica Lurry at Jessica.M.Lurry@usace.army.mil or 901-579-2055, or Monica Pitchford at Monica.A.Pitchford@usace.army.mil or 901-544-0838.