Rudee Inlet Maintenance Dredging
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- W91236-26-B-A005-1A
- Agency
-
ENDIST Norfolk
US Army Corps of Engineers, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 237990 Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
- PSC
- Z1KF Maintenance Of Dredging Facilities
- Place of performance
- Virginia Beach, Virginia 23450, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Norfolk District, is seeking a firm-fixed-price construction contractor to perform maintenance dredging of the Rudee Inlet Federal Navigation Channel in Virginia Beach, Virginia. This solicitation will be issued under FAR Part 14 (Sealed Bidding), requiring contractors to submit sealed bids by the April 15, 2026 deadline. Key contract requirements include the capability to hydraulically pump dredged material up to approximately 1.25 miles, compliance with environmental and operational restrictions (including prohibition of Lake Wesley use for staging), and the ability to conduct operations in a high-traffic open ocean environment with significant public presence during beach placement activities. The contractor must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to contract award. The solicitation is expected to be posted on SAM.gov on or about April 23, 2026, and evaluation will be conducted using sealed bidding procedures under FAR Part 14, with award anticipated following the submission and opening of sealed bids.
This acquisition is unrestricted with no small business set-aside designation. The estimated contract value ranges from $1,000,000 to $5,000,000, with the applicable NAICS code 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction) and PSC code Z1KF (Maintenance of Dredging Facilities). The project scope includes dredging approximately 220,000 cubic yards of sandy material from six designated areas including the Rudee Entrance Channel, Sand Trap, Entrance Channel Transition Area, North Jetty Area, South Jetty Area, and Outer Deposition Basin, with approximately 50,000 cubic yards optionally placed on Croatan Beach and remaining material placed on Resort Beach. The anticipated period of performance is 180 calendar days, scheduled between Labor Day 2026 and Memorial Day 2027, with work commencing within 10 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed.
Notice text
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Norfolk District, intends to issue a solicitation for a firm-fixed-price construction contract for maintenance dredging of the Rudee Inlet Federal Navigation Channel located in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
The solicitation will be issued in accordance with FAR Part 14, Sealed Bidding.
The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 237990 – Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction.
The Product Service Code (PSC) is Z1KF – Maintenance of Dredging Facilities.
In accordance with FAR 36.204, the estimated magnitude of construction is between
$1,000,000 and $5,000,000.
Description of Work
The project consists of maintenance dredging of the Rudee Inlet Federal Navigation Channel in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Work includes dredging up to approximately 220,000 cubic yards of sandy maintenance
material from the following areas:
• Rudee Entrance Channel
• Sand Trap
• Entrance Channel Transition Area
• North Jetty Area
• South Jetty Area
• Outer Deposition Basin
Approximately 50,000 cubic yards of dredged material may be placed on Croatan Beach as optional work under the contract. Material placed at Croatan Beach will be sourced exclusively from the Deposition Basin. All remaining dredged material not designated for Croatan Beach will be placed to the north on Resort Beach.
Dredging operations will occur in an open ocean environment in the Atlantic Ocean. The contractor should anticipate operations in areas with high recreational boating traffic and significant public presence during beach placement activities.
Contractors will not be permitted to utilize Lake Wesley as a staging or safe harbor location. Use of Croatan Point Dock facilities or the designated Safety Area of the Federal Project will be permitted, as applicable.
The contractor must have the capability to hydraulically pump sandy dredged material up
to approximately 1.25 miles.
Period of Performance
The anticipated period of performance is 180 calendar days and must be scheduled within the window between Labor Day 2026 and Memorial Day 2027. The contractor shall commence work within 10 calendar days after receipt of the Notice to Proceed (NTP).
Set-Aside Status
The Government has determined that this requirement will not be set aside for small business participation. The acquisition will be conducted on an unrestricted basis.
Solicitation Information
The solicitation is anticipated to be issued on SAM.gov on or about 23 April 2026.
The solicitation will be issued electronically through SAM.gov. No paper copies will be provided. Prospective contractors are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov for the solicitation and any amendments.
System for Award Management (SAM)
All contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award. Registration information is available at:
https://www.sam.gov
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Rudee Inlet PreSolicitiation.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation | |
| SOURCES SOUGHT Rudee Inlet Maintenance Dredging | Pre-Solicitation |
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