FY26 Corpus Christi Ship Channel Placement Area (PA) 6 Improvements
Key Dates
Due Date
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Posted Date
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Agency & Value
Agency
W076 ENDIST GALVESTON
Contract Value
Not provided
Codes & Classification
Solicitation Number
W912HY-26-X-1BG9
NAICS
237990 - Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
Classification Code
Z1KF
Additional Details
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Galveston District, is conducting a Sources Sought market research effort for the upcoming FY26 Corpus Christi Ship Channel Placement Area (PA) 6 Improvements project. This notice, identified by procurement number W912HY-26-X-1BG9, is intended solely to gather information from industry stakeholders to inform preliminary planning and acquisition strategy. It is not a solicitation, request for proposal, or invitation for bid, and no contract will be awarded as a result of this announcement.
The primary objective of this procurement is to execute significant improvements within Placement Area 6 of the Corpus Christi Ship Channel, located in Corpus Christi, Texas. The scope of work encompasses two main construction activities within a shallow channel environment:
- **Schedule 1:** Shoreline repair of an existing breakwater structure, which will involve realignment and reinforcement using new riprap material.
- **Option 1:** Extension of the existing breakwater on the northeast side of the placement area, connecting it to the shoreline.
The anticipated period of performance requires the contractor to complete all work and have it ready for use within 365 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with an additional 120 calendar days allocated for optional line items. The estimated construction value for this project is between $15,000,000 and $20,000,000.
All construction activities must adhere to the USACE Safety and Health Requirements Manual (EM 385-1-1) and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this procurement is 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction), with a small business size standard of $37.5 million. The Product Service Code is Z1KF.
The government is particularly interested in responses from small businesses, including Section 8(a), HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), Economically Disadvantaged/Woman-Owned (ED/WO), and Woman-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB), to ensure adequate competition among responsible firms. Respondents are reminded of the limitations on subcontracting as outlined in FAR 52.219-14 (Deviation 2019-O0003), which stipulates that no more than 85% of the contract value (excluding materials) may be subcontracted to entities that are not similarly situated.
Contractors should demonstrate relevant experience as a prime contractor on projects involving Dredged Material Placement Areas, particularly under wet and soft ground conditions that require the use of low ground pressure equipment. Prior government contract experience is not mandatory, but firms must provide evidence of technical competence and specialized experience in similar work, including at least three examples of comparable projects completed within the past five years. Information on bonding capacity is also required, with a bid bond at 20% of the total bid amount and performance and payment bonds at 100% of the contract value.
Failure to provide all requested information may result in exclusion from further consideration as the government determines its acquisition strategy. The anticipated timeline for the formal solicitation is as follows: issuance around July 2026, proposal due date in August 2026, and estimated contract award in September 2026. The official solicitation will be posted on the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) at https://piee.eb.mil/.
Interested firms must respond to this Sources Sought notice by April 8, 2026, at 4:00 PM Central Time. All respondents must be registered in SAM.gov to be eligible for future contract awards. Responses and inquiries should be directed to Mr. Wesley Baskovic at [email protected], with secondary contact Mirian Tudor at [email protected].
This opportunity is managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Galveston District (W076 ENDIST GALVESTON), under the Department of the Army, Department of Defense. The place of performance is Corpus Christi, Texas, United States.
For further details and updates, contractors are encouraged to monitor the official notice at https://sam.gov/opp/8e68aedef7ee4e5faa821206541f2070/view.