Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay Entrance Channel Maintenance Dredging, St. Marys, GA
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
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Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Jacksonville District is conducting market research through a Request for Information (RFI) to assess the feasibility of utilizing mechanical dredges for maintenance dredging in the Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay Entrance Channel, St. Marys, GA. This RFI aims to gather industry insights to potentially supplement current hopper dredge operations. Responses are due by April 13, 2026.
Purpose & Background
This RFI is for market research and planning purposes only; it is not a solicitation for proposals. The USACE Jacksonville District seeks information from the dredging industry regarding the use of mechanical dredges to maintain the critical Kings Bay Entrance Channel. Currently, maintenance is performed by hopper dredges, which are restricted to a December 15 to March 31 working window. The District is exploring mechanical dredges as a supplement, acknowledging challenges such as operational limitations beyond channel station 71+00 Cut-1N and strong tidal currents.
Information Requested
The USACE is seeking responses on:
- Feasibility: Is it feasible to use a mechanical dredge for maintenance dredging inland of channel station 71+00 Cut-1N?
- Tidal Current Mitigation: Primary risks of operating mechanical dredges in strong tidal currents and recommended mitigation methods, equipment, or procedures.
- Equipment & Configuration: Best-suited mechanical dredging plant type and configuration (e.g., barge size, crane capacity, bucket type) for channel conditions and tidal currents.
- Demobilization/Remobilization: Time required to demobilize/remobilize mechanical dredge plants and supporting equipment to allow naval vessel passage.
- Additional Information: Any other relevant insights or recommendations.
Project Details
Attachment 1: PLANS.pdf provides crucial engineering plans and estimated dredging quantities. This includes a project overview map, detailed dredging volumes (required depth, allowable overdepth, total volume) for various channel segments, and designated disposal/placement areas. This document is essential for understanding the physical scope, locations, material volumes, and disposal requirements, aiding in cost estimation and logistical planning.
Submission Details
Respondents must provide their firm's name, address, point of contact, phone number, website, and email address.
- Responses Due: 5:00 PM, EST, April 13, 2026
- Submit To: Meredith Coad (Meredith.C.Coad@usace.army.mil) and Ruth Rodriguez (Ruth.C.Rodriguez@usace.army.mil)
- Note: Do not submit proprietary and/or business confidential data.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Information (RFI) / Special Notice
- NAICS: 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction)
- Small Business Size Standard: $45.0 million
- Response Due: April 13, 2026
- Published: March 31, 2026
- Place of Performance: Saint Marys, GA