Ontonagon, Port Wing, and Cornucopia Maintenance Dredging
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
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.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Army, specifically the US Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District (W072 ENDIST DETROIT), has issued a Solicitation for Maintenance Dredging services at Ontonagon Harbor (MI), Port Wing Harbor (WI), and Cornucopia Harbor (WI). This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5). Proposals are due by April 21, 2026, at 6:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
The project involves mobilizing to and performing maintenance dredging at three distinct harbor locations: Ontonagon Harbor in Ontonagon, MI; Port Wing Harbor in Port Wing, WI; and Cornucopia Harbor in Cornucopia, WI. Dredged material from Ontonagon and Port Wing Harbors will be placed at a nearshore placement site. Material from Cornucopia (Outer) Harbor will also be placed at a nearshore site. The order of dredging for these harbors is flexible. An optional award may include additional dredging at Cornucopia (Inner) Harbor.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation
- Product Service Code: Y1KF (Construction Of Dredging Facilities)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Response Due: April 21, 2026, 6:00 PM ET
- Published Date: March 17, 2026
Evaluation
Specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in the provided information. Bidders should refer to the full solicitation documents for award criteria.
Additional Notes
Interested parties should review the solicitation documents for complete details. Contact information for inquiries includes JOSEPH ORLANDO (joseph.orlando@usace.army.mil, 313-226-2683) and Matthew Mcduffie (Matthew.Mcduffie@usace.army.mil). Documents related to the PIEE Solicitation Module are available for reference.