Sources Sought PLA Fire Island Inlet to Montauk Point (FIMP) 7a

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Engineering District New York, is conducting market research for the Fire Island Inlet to Montauk Point (FIMP) Contract 7a, a nonstructural elevation Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) project focused on flood mitigation in Suffolk County, New York. The procurement seeks construction services for elevation, acquisition, and floodproofing of residential structures to reduce flood vulnerability in the 10-year floodplain area. The primary objective is to gather input from the construction community regarding the feasibility of implementing a Project Labor Agreement (PLA) for this federal construction project, in alignment with Executive Order 14063. The Army Corps of Engineers is soliciting written comments via email to Mike McCue on 12 specific questions covering labor availability, project comparability, scheduling challenges, potential cost impacts, and overall PLA effectiveness. The deadline for submitting responses to this Sources Sought notice is December 16, 2025, with the opportunity posted on December 1, 2025.

This pre-solicitation notice contains no set-aside designation and represents market research rather than a formal solicitation, meaning responses do not constitute a commitment to award and no reimbursement will be provided for participation. The project encompasses over 4,000 structures located in the Towns of Babylon and Brookhaven, with nonstructural measures designed to elevate homes, acquire properties, or implement floodproofing techniques. While no specific award value or budget range is disclosed in this market research phase, the scale of the undertaking—addressing more than 4,000 residential structures over a 10-year period—indicates a substantial federal construction initiative. The NAICS classification is Residential Remodelers (236118), and the PSC category is Z2FA (Repair or Alteration of Family Housing Facilities), reflecting the residential construction nature of the work. The market research process will inform the government's final acquisition strategy and determine the most appropriate contracting approach for subsequent implementation phases.