Tampa Harbor, Maintenance Dredging, Upper Channels and Cut-G (PT), Hillsborough County, Florida
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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.
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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) Jacksonville District has issued a Justification and Approval (J&A) for a sole-source modification to an existing Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract (W912EP25CA009) for Maintenance Dredging in Tampa Harbor, Florida. This modification, valued at an estimated $2M, is critical to address severe shoaling that has caused a 37-foot draft restriction, impacting regional supply chains and vessel traffic.
Purpose & Scope
The J&A justifies the urgent need to add additional dredge areas within Tampa Bay Cuts A, B, C, D, and E. The primary goal is to restore these channels to a required depth of 44 feet with a 1-foot allowable overdepth, involving the dredging of approximately 40,000 cubic yards of material. Dredged material will be disposed of in the existing Dredged Material Management Area (DMMA) 2D. The project also requires continued turbidity and environmental species monitoring.
Contract Details
- Type: Modification to an existing Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract.
- Estimated Value: $2,000,000
- Funding: Operation and Maintenance funds.
- Contractor: Incumbent contractor (Cashman) utilizing existing crew and equipment.
- Timeline: Work must commence within 30 days and be completed before the contractor returns to the remaining sections of the original scope.
- Published Date: April 10, 2026
Justification for Sole Source
This modification is justified under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) and FAR 6.103-1(c)(2)(ii), citing only one responsible source can satisfy the agency's requirements without unacceptable delays. The incumbent contractor is already mobilized on-site with specialized equipment and personnel. A full and open competition would cause several months of delay, exacerbating economic harm to the Port of Tampa, which is projected to lose up to 400 vessel calls in 2026 due to the draft restriction. This approach also avoids duplicating mobilization/demobilization costs.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
The original solicitation (W912EP25CA009) required and met a Small Business Participation Plan and subcontracting plan. This specific modification is a one-time, urgent requirement being executed on a sole-source basis. Future maintenance dredging requirements will be procured through full and open competition.
Key Information
- Place of Performance: Tampa, FL
- Product Service Code: Z1KF (Maintenance Of Dredging Facilities)
- Contact: Nicole Batista-Cruz (Nicole.M.Batista-Cruz@usace.army.mil, 904-232-3275)