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Deer Island Ecosystem Restoration

U.S. Department of Defense
Updated May 23, 2026 · 04:01 UTC
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This is a Presolicitation notice.

The agency is announcing an upcoming solicitation. Watch for the actual RFP/RFQ to be posted later.

The Army needs a small business to restore the breakwater on Deer Island in Mississippi.

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.
  • What is the timeline? The notice doesn't say.
  • When is the deadline? Bids are due on July 7, 2026, at 7:00 PM CDT.

This is a routine construction contract with a moderate effort level, and the payoff is a durable revenue stream if won.

Who can apply

  • Must be a certified small business
  • Has experience with heavy and civil engineering construction
  • Has a cybersecurity certification called CMMC Level 1

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 work you've done before
  • Email the contracting officer to RSVP for the site visit
  • Find a teaming partner who already has the required cybersecurity certification

Primary point of contact

Name
Paul Adamo
Email
paul.m.adamo@usace.army.mil

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