The Army needs a small business to restore a 12,000-foot rock breakwater structure on Deer Island, MS.
Key Details
- What exactly do they need? The contractor will restore the extension of the rock breakwater structure known as Katrina Key, approximately 12,000 feet, to soften the effects of normal wave erosion. This restoration includes placement of armor layer stone or bioengineered reef as the breakwater and associated geocomposite placement to return Katrina Key to near historical 1850's dimensions.
- What's the contract structure and timeline? The contract is a firm-fixed-price contract with a base year and two option years. The expected start date is not specified.
- How will they pick the winner? The evaluation basis is not specified.
- When and how do you bid? Bids are due on July 7, 2026, and must be submitted through the Federal Business Opportunities website.
This contract requires the contractor to have and maintain a current Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) status at CMMC Level 1 (Self) for all information systems used in performance of the contract. The contractor must also comply with the new Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide).
Who can apply
- Must be a certified small business
- Has experience with heavy and civil engineering construction
- Has done similar restoration work before
If you're interested, do this first
- Check that your small business certification is still active in SAM.gov
- Write a 1-page summary of similar restoration work you've done before
- Email the contracting officer to RSVP for the site visit
- Find a teaming partner who already has the required certification
Primary point of contact
Name
Paul Adamo
Email
paul.m.adamo@usace.army.mil