W9123626Z1BG2 - Justification and Approval - Thimble Shoal Additional Dredge Quantities - Sole Source Modification

The contract W9123626Z1BG2 is a sole source modification authorizing additional dredging quantities at the Thimble Shoal location, issued under a justification and approval process to address unforeseen or expanded material removal requirements. The work is managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Office of the District Engineer in Norfolk, Virginia, under the Department of Defense, with the North American Industry Classification System code 237990 indicating it falls under other heavy and civil engineering construction. The modification is necessary to meet operational or environmental objectives that could not be fulfilled under the original contract scope, and the sole source designation implies no competitive bidding was conducted due to unique technical, logistical, or time-sensitive constraints. The place of performance is tied to the ZIP code 23510 in Norfolk, aligning with the existing Thimble Shoal project area, ensuring continuity of operations and resource allocation. Primary point of contact for the contract is Tiffany Kirtsey, with secondary support from Luke Hedlund, both reachable through U.S. Army Corps of Engineers email addresses. The contract was posted on June 30, 2026, suggesting it is part of a forward-planned or extended project timeline. The lack of a specified set-aside type indicates the modification is not reserved for small businesses or other socioeconomic categories. This modification is critical to maintaining navigational safety, coastal resilience, or harbor operations in the Thimble Shoal region and reflects the Department of Defense’s commitment to infrastructure readiness through direct, non-competitive contracting when public interest demands expedited or specialized execution.