Mechanical Unloading IDIQ 2026- 2029
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), St. Paul District, is soliciting bids for a Mechanical Unloading Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for island unloading and dredging in the Mississippi and Minnesota Rivers across Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa. This opportunity is issued as an Invitation for Bids (IFB) under FAR Part 14 and is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside. Bids are due by March 19, 2026, at 7:00 PM UTC.
Scope of Work
The work involves furnishing all plant, labor, material, and equipment necessary for island unloading and/or dredging using mechanical equipment such as backhoes, draglines, or other marine plants. Contractors will also be responsible for transporting material to designated USACE placement sites within the St. Paul District's Area of Responsibility.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)
- Period of Performance: Base 12-month period with options for two (2) additional 12-month periods.
- Estimated Magnitude: $10,000,000 to $25,000,000
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction) with a $45 Million size standard
- Product Service Code: Z1KB (Maintenance Of Canals)
- Bid Due Date: March 19, 2026, 7:00 PM UTC
- Published Date: March 17, 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 details.
- Amendment 0004: Corrected duplicate CLINs in the Price Schedule.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Theodore Hecht at theodore.r.hecht@usace.army.mil or 651-290-5415.