Freshwater Bayou - Lock to The Gulf, Freshwater Bayou Maintenance Dredging #26-2, ED 26-025
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
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 for Freshwater Bayou Maintenance Dredging #26-2. This UNRESTRICTED opportunity, estimated between $10,000,000 and $25,000,000, seeks contractors for maintenance dredging services. This is a synopsis, not a formal solicitation; the Invitation for Bid (IFB) is not yet released.
Scope of Work
The work involves the removal and satisfactory disposal of all material above elevation -16.0 MLG from C/L Station 70+00 (Mile 1.3) to C/L Station -210+00 (Mile -4.0) within the Freshwater Bayou Channel. All dredged material must be transported and deposited on the Gulf Shoreline west of the channel, as detailed in future contract drawings. The estimated time for completion is 150 calendar days after the Notice to Proceed.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation (Synopsis)
- Anticipated Contract Type: Invitation for Bid (IFB), Firm Fixed Price (FFP)
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted (Full and Open Competition)
- NAICS: 237990 (Construction Of Dredging Facilities)
- Magnitude: Between $10,000,000 and $25,000,000
- Synopsis Response Date: June 18, 2026, 3:00 PM ET
- Published: June 3, 2026
Key Information
The formal solicitation will include 5 drawings and specifications and will be issued electronically on SAM.gov. No technical or contractual questions will be accepted or answered until the solicitation is released. Bidders must maintain an active registration in SAM.gov to be eligible for award. Subcontracting opportunities are encouraged to be posted on SBA's Subnet.
Contact Information
- Primary: Evan Woitha (evan.g.woitha@usace.army.mil, 504-862-1214)
- Secondary: Karen D. Hargrave (karen.d.hargrave@usace.army.mil)