Calcasieu River and Pass, LA, Maintenance Dredging FY26, Mile 5.0 to Mile 17.0, Calcasieu and Cameron Parishes, LA
Overview
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Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
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Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), New Orleans District, has issued a Presolicitation notice for Maintenance Dredging of the Calcasieu River and Pass, LA, specifically from Mile 5.0 to Mile 17.0, encompassing Calcasieu and Cameron Parishes. This UNRESTRICTED opportunity is for a project with an estimated magnitude between $25,000,000 and $100,000,000. The formal Invitation for Bid (IFB) is anticipated to be issued on or about June 12, 2026. This is a synopsis, and specifications are not yet available.
Scope of Work
The primary work involves the removal of material from within the Calcasieu River Ship Channel and its satisfactory disposal in designated Confined Disposal Facilities adjacent to the river. Optional work includes material removal from Devil’s Elbow. The project also covers retention dike construction, necessary surveys, and optional ditching and draining of disposal areas, along with all incidental operations.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Invitation for Bid (IFB), leading to a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract.
- Set-Aside: UNRESTRICTED.
- NAICS Code: 237990 (Construction Of Dredging Facilities).
- Magnitude: Between $25,000,000 and $100,000,000.
- Expected Solicitation Issue Date: On or about June 12, 2026.
- Expected Response Date: June 13, 2026 (for the solicitation once issued).
Additional Notes
This notice is a synopsis only and not a formal solicitation. Technical or contractual questions will not be accepted or answered until the solicitation is officially issued, as specifications are not currently available. All information is subject to change. The solicitation, when posted, will be available free of charge electronically on SAM.gov (https://sam.gov); paper copies will not be issued. Bidders must maintain an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) database to be eligible for award. Amendments will also be posted exclusively on SAM.gov, requiring bidders to periodically check the website.