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This Sources Sought announcement is part of a market survey for information only, to be used for preliminary planning purposes. This is not a solicitation for proposals, and no contract will be awarde... This Sources Sought announcement is part of a market survey for information only, to be used for preliminary planning purposes. This is not a solicitation for proposals, and no contract will be awarded from this synopsis. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this synopsis or any follow up information requests. (Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation). The US Army Corps of Engineers, Los Angeles District is seeking sources for a Construction services consisting of the annual maintenance dredging of Ventura Harbor within the Southern California area. The purpose of this synopsis is to gain knowledge of interest, capabilities, and qualifications of various members of the community of marine construction and dredging contractors. The Government strives to ensure that there is adequate competition among the potential pool of available contractors. Ventura Maintenance Dredging: The annual maintenance dredging of Ventura Harbor results in the dredging of the federal navigation channel and sand trap, with placement of suitable dredge material on nearby downcoast South Beach, McGrath State Beach or in the nearshore (or both). Dredged material would not be placed in the mouth of the Santa Clara River or its estuary. Amount of dredging is dependent upon federal funding, which can vary for each dredge cycle. The typical range of quantity that is funded is 350,000 cubic yards to 750,000 cubic yards per dredge cycle. The proposed 3 year Ventura Maintenance Dredging contract contains a base dredging period (1st cycle) and two option periods (2nd and 3rd cycles), with a completion time of approximately 60 days per dredge cycle. The contractor needs to have the capacity to dredge approximately 20,000 cubic yards per day. The first cycle dredging of Ventura Harbor is scheduled to occur in Winter 2021. The estimated magnitude of construction for each Ventura dredge cycle is between $1,000,000 - $5,000,000. Minimum capabilities required include: Previous dredging experience with similar magnitude in quantity and complexity. Must have previous experience dredging in open ocean environments (list examples) Contractor must be able to sustain a minimum production of 20,000 cubic yards per day. Contractor must be able to dredge in a range from 0.0 to -40.0 ft (MLLW). Must be able to maintain a submerged pipeline crossing in navigation channels without impact to shipping and boating activity. Must be able to dredge material ranging from Fines, Sand, Gravel, and Cobbles. Other materials encountered may include tires, trash, debris, etc. Must be able to accomplish work in an open ocean / high-energy wave environment Must meet all bonding requirements The contractor must have an Air Quality Permit from the Ventura County Air Pollution Control District (or State of California Air Resources Board) that allows contractor to dredge the contract volumes. All vessels and equipment must be certified by the U.S. Coast Guard. Equipment must have the ability to operate in open water (outside line of demarcation). The contractor must have an Air Quality Permit from the Ventura County Air Pollution Control District (or State of California Air Resources Board) that allows contractor to dredge the contract volumes. North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) Code applicable to this acquisition is 237990 – Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (Dredging). The Small Business Size Standard for this acquisition is $30.5 Million. Dredging: To be considered small for purposes of Government procurement, a firm must perform at least 40 percent of the volume dredged with its own equipment or equipment owned by another small dredging concern. Small Businesses are reminded under FAR 52.219-14, Limitations in Subcontracting that they must self-perform 15% of the work, not including the cost of materials, with its own employees. To be considered small for purposes of Government procurement, a firm must perform at least 15 percent of the volume dredged with its own equipment or equipment owned by another small dredging concern. 8(a) firms are reminded that they need to have a bonafide office in the area to where the work will be performed should the action be set-aside for the 8(a) program. Prior Government contract work is not required for submitting a response to this sources sought notice. Prospective prime contractors interested in this synopsis must respond to the following questions. Responses shall be limited to 5 pages. Offeror’s name, address point of contact, phone number and email address. Offeror's interest in bidding on the solicitation when issued. Offeror’s capability to perform a contract of this magnitude and complexity (include offeror’s in-house capability to execute construction, experience of the prime contractor as well as any major subcontractors may be submitted; comparable work performed within the past 10 years, and brief description of project, customer satisfaction, and dollar value of project). Provide at least 3 examples. Offeror’s type of business and business size (whether large business, small business, HUBZone, Service Disabled Veteran Owned, 8(a)). Offeror’s joint venture information, if applicable, existing and potential. Offeror’s bonding capability (construction bonding level per contract and aggregate construction bonding level, expressed in dollars). Offerors (other than small businesses) should also provide their assessment of the degree of involvement by Small and Small Disadvantaged Business subcontractors, stated as a percentage of subcontracted dollars. Interested firms should submit a document describing relevant demonstrated experience and qualifications via email to Stanislav.Sekacov@usace.army.mil no later than 8 Oct 2021. The submission should address all questions in the sources sought questionnaire below and your firm's ability to perform the requirement. All interested firms must be registered in System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award of Government contracts. No hard copy or facsimile submissions will be accepted. Cover letters and extraneous materials (brochures, etc.) will not be considered. Questions concerning submissions should be directed to Stanislav Sekacov, Contract Specialist at Stanislav.Sekacov@usace.army.mil. Personal visits for the purpose of discussing this announcement will not be scheduled. Emails or phone calls requesting personal visits will not receive a reply.