RESERVE BASIN MAINTENANCE DREDGING CONTRACT FOR SITES AT THE PHILDELPHIA NAVY YARD IN THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT PENNSYLVANIA AREA OF RESPONSIBILIY
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVFAC.NAVFAC ATLANTIC CMD.NAVFAC MID-ATLANTIC.NAVFACSYSCOM MID-ATLANTIC · Response deadline: Fri, 15 Jan 2027
What the government is buying
The Department of the Navy, through NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic, is soliciting bids for reserve basin maintenance dredging at multiple sites within the Philadelphia Navy Yard. This falls under the Pennsylvania area of responsibility for the Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFACSYSCOM) Mid-Atlantic. Maintenance dredging typically involves removing accumulated sediment from navigation channels, berthing areas, and basins to maintain designated water depths for vessel operations.
Work under NAICS 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction) generally includes marine construction activities such as dredging, underwater excavation, and disposal of dredged material in compliance with environmental regulations. See the solicitation for specific site locations, volume estimates, disposal requirements, and any environmental permitting conditions.
Key facts
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of the Navy, NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | N4008526B0002 |
| NAICS | 237990 |
| Set-aside | No set-aside used |
| Response deadline | January 15, 2027 at 2:00 p.m. ET |
| Place of performance | Philadelphia, PA |
Who can bid
This solicitation is open to all responsible sources with no small business set-aside. Large businesses, small businesses, and other eligible entities may compete. Bidders should be prepared to demonstrate relevant experience in marine dredging operations, particularly in federal or industrial harbor environments.
To qualify, firms typically need: appropriate Coast Guard and Army Corps of Engineers certifications for vessel operations; EPA and state environmental permits for dredged material handling; and capability to perform work within an active Navy installation with security requirements. See the solicitation for specific qualification criteria, past performance requirements, and any applicable security clearance or badging procedures for the Philadelphia Navy Yard.
How to put together a competitive bid
Marine dredging bids require precision in estimating production rates, mobilization costs, and disposal fees. Given the maintenance nature of this work, review any historical dredging records or hydrographic surveys the Navy may provide to estimate sediment volumes and characteristics.
Key competitive considerations:
- Equipment strategy: Specify cutter suction dredges, mechanical clamshell rigs, or hopper dredges appropriate for the basin geometry and sediment type. Demonstrate capability to work around operational constraints at an active naval facility.
- Disposal and environmental compliance: Detail your approach to dewatering, transport, and disposal at approved upland or aquatic placement sites. Permits through the Philadelphia District Corps of Engineers and Pennsylvania DEP may be required.
- Production scheduling: Window restrictions due to vessel traffic, fish migration periods, or weather can significantly affect costs. See the solicitation for any specified operating windows.
- Bonding and insurance: Federal dredging contracts typically require performance and payment bonds. Verify your surety capacity given potential project scale.
- Pricing structure: Consider whether unit prices (per cubic yard) or lump sum better match your risk assessment if quantities are uncertain.
Next steps
Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number N4008526B0002 to obtain the complete statement of work, drawings, hydrographic data, and proposal instructions. Note the firm response deadline of January 15, 2027 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →