Marine construction RFPs and government contracts

A marine construction RFP (request for proposals) is a notice in which a government agency asks companies to build and repair docks, piers, seawalls and marinas, with a price and a proposal sent by a deadline. Federal agencies publish them on SAM.gov as solicitations, combined synopsis/solicitations or requests for quotes; presolicitations and sources sought notices announce them earlier.

5 on Nov 6, 2026, from 4 federal agencies in 4 states. 23 more are announced (presolicitations and sources sought notices). 3 of the open bids are set aside for small businesses. The list is updated every day from SAM.gov.

Bids for this service mostly use 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction), 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), 332812 (Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers) and 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction). Check the NAICS code in each notice: it decides the size standard for small-business set-asides.

The middle half of the 3 recent awards with a published amount was between $95.8K and $3.7M (median $172K), from SAM.gov award notices. The award amount is the value in the notice, often including options.

Register your business in SAM.gov (free) to get a Unique Entity ID, check that your NAICS code and size fit the notice, read the full solicitation and its amendments on SAM.gov, and send your offer before the deadline. Set-aside bids are limited to eligible small businesses, such as 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB or WOSB firms.