Contingency - Lease of One Cutterhead, Hydraulic Pipeline Dredge (Not Less Than 24-Inch Diameter) Fully Operated with Attendant Plant and Personnel, and with a Draft not to Exceed 9 Feet, for Construction and Maintenance Dredging - JBJ Waterway
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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), Vicksburg District, has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) Solicitation Number W912EE26BA002 for the lease of one cutterhead, hydraulic pipeline dredge. This dredge, fully operated with attendant plant and personnel, is required for construction and maintenance dredging within the Vicksburg District – JBJ Waterway. This is an Unrestricted procurement. Bids are due April 9, 2026, at 2:00 PM CDT.
Scope of Work
The work involves furnishing, delivering, and operating a cutterhead, hydraulic pipeline dredge with specific technical capabilities. The dredge must be:
- Not less than 24-inch diameter.
- Fully operated with attendant plant and personnel.
- Have a draft not to exceed 9 feet.
- Capable of digging material to a depth of 40 feet below the water surface without exceeding a ladder angle of 45 degrees from horizontal.
- Able to make a 200-foot bottom width cut in a single pass at a 40-foot water depth without exceeding a swing angle of 45 degrees.
- Spuds must hold the dredge in currents up to 7 feet per second and allow at least 10 feet of vertical movement without re-pinning.
- Designed to work efficiently and permit passage of other vessels in a 150-foot wide channel.
- Equipped with a check (flap) valve in the discharge line near the pump. The project has a completion period of 365 Calendar Days from the date of the Notice to Proceed.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price Construction Contract (IFB)
- Estimated Value: Between $5 Million and $10 Million
- Period of Performance: 365 Calendar Days
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted
- NAICS Code: 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction, Dredging and Other Surface Cleanup Activities) with a $37 Million size standard.
- Product Service Code (PSC): Z1KF (Maintenance Of Dredging Facilities)
- Bid Due Date: April 9, 2026, at 2:00 PM CDT
- Published Date: March 27, 2026 (latest amendment)
Evaluation & Submission
Bids will be evaluated based on the lowest price submitted from a responsive, responsible bidder. Required submissions include:
- Sealed offers.
- SF-1442, Bidding Schedule.
- Bidder Representations and Certifications.
- Plant Characteristics Sheet. A Bid Guarantee is required. Bidders must have and maintain an active registration in SAM.gov (including the NAICS code) to be eligible for award. Joint Ventures must also have valid SAM registration.
Additional Notes
The official plans and specifications are available on SAM.gov. Bidders are encouraged to register on the Interested Vendor's List (IVL) and check frequently for amendments. Technical inquiries and questions should be submitted via Bidder Inquiry in ProjNet at www.projnet.org. The EM 385-1-1 "Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual" applies to all work.