CORPUS CHRISTI SHIP CHANNEL PLACEMENT AREA INNER HARBOR IMPROVEMENTS

The contract titled "CORPUS CHRISTI SHIP CHANNEL PLACEMENT AREA INNER HARBOR IMPROVEMENTS" (Solicitation Number W912HY26BA010) is a firm-fixed-price construction project issued by the Department of Defense through the W076 Endist Galveston office. The procurement, posted on June 5, 2026, with a response deadline of July 6, 2026, calls for improvements in the Corpus Christi Inner Harbor placement areas, specifically targeting IH PA 3A, 3B, and 1/2. The scope of work includes a 5-foot dike raise, outfall rehabilitation, culvert inspection and repair for IH PA 1/2; dike repair, culvert inspection, and dewatering for IH PA 3B; and dewatering and culvert inspection for IH PA 3A. Work will be performed in Nueces County, Texas, with an estimated completion timeframe of 453 calendar days after the Notice to Proceed, which must be acknowledged before work begins within 10 calendar days. The estimated contract value exceeds $15 million, and liquidated damages will apply for delays beyond the agreed completion date. This acquisition is a 100% total small business set-aside under NAICS code 237990 (Construction), with specific subcontracting goals established to promote participation from small business categories including small disadvantaged business (8%), women-owned small business (16%), veteran-owned (11%), service-disabled veteran-owned (9%), and HUBZone small businesses (7%). Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) with profiles configured for "All Awards," supported by a notarized letter appointing an Authorized Entity Administrator. Bid submissions are solely electronic via the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) Solicitation Module, and all solicitation plans and specifications are downloadable exclusively through SAM.gov and PIEE, not available in paper or CD formats. Following award, contractors must supply performance and payment bonds within five calendar days. Offerors are responsible for monitoring the PIEE portal regularly for updates and are required to furnish pre-award documents within two working days of bid opening. The contract adheres to standards set forth in DASA(P) POLICY 21-81, dated August 20, 2021, although specific clause content, inspection, acceptance procedures, and detailed evaluation factors were not provided in the solicitation materials.