Construction Of Dredging Facilities

Product Service Code (PSC) Y1KF involves construction and maintenance of dredging facilities, primarily focused on waterway infrastructure, coastal restoration, and maritime navigation channel maintenance. This category encompasses services related to removing sediment, creating marsh platforms, restoring shorelines, and maintaining navigable waterways through mechanical and hydraulic dredging techniques across various marine environments.

Federal Contract Awards under this PSC code demonstrate significant investment in coastal and maritime infrastructure, with contract values typically ranging from $1.5 million to $87.3 million. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is the primary awarding agency, with frequent contractors including Manson Construction Co., Weeks Marine, Inc., and Ryba Marine Construction Co. Most awards are unrestricted, though some are set aside for small businesses. Dredging locations span coastal regions including Louisiana, California, Washington, Michigan, and Oregon, with work concentrated along Gulf Coast, Great Lakes, and Pacific Northwest waterways. Contract durations generally range from 50 to 572 calendar days, with most focusing on maintenance dredging, channel deepening, and coastal restoration projects.

Recent Federal Contract Opportunities continue the trend of maritime infrastructure maintenance, with solicitations seeking dredging services across multiple regions. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is consistently the primary requesting agency, with opportunities spanning locations such as Ventura Harbor, California; Coos Bay, Oregon; Willapa Harbor, Washington; and multiple sites along the Mississippi River. Most opportunities are unrestricted procurements under NAICS code 237990, with estimated values between $1 million and $100 million. Typical scopes include maintenance dredging, beach nourishment, marsh restoration, and navigation channel clearance, often requiring specialized marine construction and dredging equipment.