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. This opportunity involves island unloading and dredging in the Mississippi and Minnesota Rivers across Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa. The solicitation is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside with an estimated magnitude of $10,000,000 to $25,000,000. Bids are due March 17, 2026.
Scope of Work
This IDIQ contract requires furnishing all plant, labor, material, and equipment necessary for:
- Island unloading and/or dredging using backhoes, draglines, or other mechanical equipment or marine plants.
- Transportation of material to designated USACE placement sites. The work will be performed within the USACE St. Paul District's Area of Responsibility.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)
- Solicitation Type: Invitation for Bids (IFB) in accordance with FAR Part 14.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction)
- Size Standard: $45 Million
- Estimated Magnitude: $10,000,000 to $25,000,000
- Period of Performance: A 12-month base period with options for two (2) additional 12-month periods.
Key Dates & Amendments
- Bid Due Date: March 17, 2026, 7:00 PM ET
- Published Date: March 17, 2026
- Amendments:
- Amendment 0001 updated bid opening meeting information and fuel price.
- Amendment 0002 fixed the bidder inquiry key and changed the bid opening.
- Amendment 0004 fixed duplicate CLINs in the Price Schedule.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Theodore Hecht at theodore.r.hecht@usace.army.mil or 651-290-5415.