Virtual Industry Day for FY27 USACE National Dredging Procurement Strategies

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Galveston District is hosting a virtual Industry Day on 9 September 2026 to introduce three FY‑27 dredging acquisition strategies: (1) consolidated “hopper” contracts for maintenance and beach‑renourishment work; (2) a Scope‑Dredge‑to‑Budget solicitation for the Galveston/Houston area; and (3) a five‑year National Small Business Multiple‑Award Task Order Contract (MATOC) for a wide range of dredging activities across Texas coastal harbors and waterways. Participants will be asked to provide feedback on proposed contract pairings, technical qualifications, and past‑performance criteria. The MATOC will require owners of qualified dredges (hopper, cutter‑suction, mechanical) to submit bonding, performance, and equipment documentation. The effort covers numerous ports (e.g., Sabine‑Neches, Galveston, Houston Ship Channel, Texas City, Freeport, Corpus Christi, etc.) with depths up to ~‑60 ft MLLW and transport distances up to 35 mi to disposal or beneficial‑use sites. • Virtual Industry Day: 09 Sep 2026 13:00 EST via Teams (RSVP by 08 Sep 2026 10 AM ET). • Three procurement pathways: consolidated hopper contracts, Scope‑Dredge‑to‑Budget, and a 5‑year Small‑Business MATOC. • MATOC will award task orders for maintenance, new‑work, and disposal activities; maximum ordering capacity TBD. • Required dredge capabilities: cutter‑suction (≥10‑in discharge), mechanical bucket (≥5 cubic‑yd bucket), or hopper; owned equipment only (no leases). • Past‑performance: three recent projects within last 6 years, depth 6‑50 ft, navigation channel/harbor work. • Bonding & EM 385‑1‑1 compliance required. • Projects span Texas Gulf Coast, covering over a dozen harbors and intracoastal waterways.