Deer Island Ecosystem Restoration, Phase 1 Deer Island, MS (Harrison County)

This contract, identified as W9127826RA046, is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 237990, issued by the U.S. Army Engineer District, Mobile, for the Phase 1 restoration of Deer Island in Harrison County, Mississippi. The primary objective is to reconstruct approximately 12,000 feet of the rock breakwater structure known as Katrina Key at the southeastern tip of Deer Island to mitigate wave erosion and restore it to near its historical 1850s dimensions. The work requires the placement of either armor layer stone or a bioengineered reef as the breakwater, along with associated geocomposite materials to support structural integrity and ecological recovery. The project is scoped for completion within 480 calendar days, with an estimated value ranging between $10 million and $25 million. Performance is to occur in Biloxi, Mississippi, and delivery must be submitted electronically via the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) website by July 7, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. All proposals must adhere to the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul, which supersedes prior versions of the FAR and DFARS, and contractors must ensure compliance with updated regulatory language and procedures. Contractors must be registered in SAM.gov prior to award and maintain CMMC Level 1 (Self) or higher certification for any information systems handling Federal Contract Information or Controlled Unclassified Information, as mandated by DFARS 252.204-7021. Bid bonds are required as part of the submission, and no telephonic, mailed, or faxed requests will be accepted. Access to plans and specifications is restricted to the PIEE portal, and all inquiries must be submitted through the ProjNet system. The solicitation is a Best Value Source Selection, though specific evaluation factors are not detailed in the provided materials. Key administrative contacts include Project Manager Jeffrey Hall, PAE Chase Rourke, Specification Engineer Melody Little, and Contract Specialist Paul Adamo. The contracting office is located in Mobile, Alabama, and all offerors must be small businesses as defined under the SBA’s Total Small Business Set-Aside provisions. Failure to comply with cybersecurity, registration, submission format, or regulatory standards will result in disqualification.