Department of Defense · Department of the Army · W2SD ENDIST PHILADELPHIA
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Solicitation details
Solicitation number
W912BU26RA031
Notice type
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
NAICS
336611
Product service code
1955
Set-aside
Unrestricted
Posted
2026-07-21
Response deadline
Mar 15, 2027, 9:00 PM UTC
Contracting contact
domenic.l.sestito@usace.army.mil
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*****AMENDMENT 0001 ATTACHED******This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products prepared in accordance with part 12 under NAICS code 336611 Ship Building and Repair. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number W912BU26RA031 is issued as a request for proposal (RFP) Large Class Hopper Dredge (LCHD-ESS) to replace the ageing Dredge ESSAYONS for the Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District, for use in support of its various missions in accordance with all specifications. This acquisition is not set-aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov. There will be liquidated damages associated with this procurement. Bid guarantee, payment, and performance bonding are required. The acquisition is a Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) procurement under DO-A3 Ships. The new dredge shall have the following 6,500 cubic yard capacity, diesel-electric power system, and azimuthing thruster propulsion. The inspection/acceptance and delivery is FOB destination at 1675 days after award. The contractor shall deliver the vessel, its components, materials, and spare parts to the following location U.S. Moorings 8010 NW St. Helens Road, Portland, OR 97210Willamette River Mile (RM) 6.08 - 6.21 Receipt of Proposals are due 15 March 2027 at 1700 EST. The Offerors bid shall be submitted electronically via Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE), as described below. Please contact Domenic Sestito at Domenic.L.Sestito@usace.army.mil and Michael Hunter at Michael.J.Hutner@usace.army.mil for any questions.
Contact
Point of contact
Domenic Sestito
Role
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Email
domenic.l.sestito@usace.army.mil
Secondary
michael.j.hunter@usace.army.mil
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