Mechanical Unloading IDIQ 2026- 2029

SOL #: W912ES26BA004Special Notice

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Dept Of The Army

W07V ENDIST ST PAUL

SAINT PAUL, MN, 55101-1323, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237990)

PSC

Maintenance Of Canals (Z1KB)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/27aacf090b514af28011a998fdc0ac6d/view

Timeline

Posted

Jan 29, 2026

Last Updated

Mar 20, 2026

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), St. Paul District, has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for Mechanical Unloading and Dredging Services in the Mississippi and Minnesota Rivers across Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa. This is a 100% Set-Aside for Small Business opportunity, structured as an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with an estimated value between $10,000,000 and $25,000,000.

Scope of Work

The contract requires furnishing all plant, labor, material, and equipment necessary for:

Island unloading and/or dredging using backhoes, draglines, or other mechanical/marine plant equipment.
Transportation of material to designated USACE placement sites. The work will be performed within the USACE, St. Paul District's Area of Responsibility.

Contract & Timeline

Type: Invitation for Bids (IFB), Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)
Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (100%)
NAICS: 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction), Size Standard $45 Million
Period of Performance: One (1) base 12-month period, plus two (2) additional 12-month option periods.
Estimated Magnitude: $10,000,000 to $25,000,000
Published: March 20, 2026

Amendments

Several amendments have been issued:

Amendment 0001: Updated bid opening meeting information and fuel price.
Amendment 0002: Fixed the bidder inquiry key and changed the bid opening date.
Amendment 0004: Corrected duplicate CLINs in the Price Schedule. Bidders should review all amendments for the latest submission requirements and deadlines.