Mississippi River, Baton Rouge to Gulf, Southwest Pass Hopper Dredge Contract No. 10-2026 (OM26010)
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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), New Orleans District, is soliciting proposals for Hopper Dredge Contract No. 10-2026 (OM26010) for the Mississippi River, Baton Rouge to Gulf, Southwest Pass. This is an unrestricted procurement for furnishing a fully crewed and equipped self-propelled trailing suction type hopper dredge. The estimated magnitude of construction is between $10,000,000.00 and $25,000,000.00. Proposals are due May 7, 2028, at 10:30 AM local time.
Scope of Work
The work involves providing one fully crewed and equipped self-propelled trailing suction type hopper dredge. Services will be performed in the Mississippi River and Southwest Pass, with potential operations in other areas within and outside the New Orleans District. Key requirements include:
- Mobilization and Demobilization (CLIN 0001)
- Dredging services (CLIN 0002)
- Option for additional dredging (Option Line Item 0003)
- Options for Protected Species Observers (NMFS-Approved) and Sea Turtle/Sturgeon Trawling and Relocation, including associated mobilization/demobilization (Option Line Items 0004-0006).
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price
- Period of Performance: Delivery periods for initial services (CLINs 0001 and 0002) are from May 1, 2026, to April 30, 2027.
- Magnitude: Between $10,000,000.00 and $25,000,000.00
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted Procurement
- Place of Performance: Plaquemine, LA (Mississippi River, Southwest Pass)
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposal Submission Deadline: May 7, 2028, at 10:30 AM local time.
- Offers must remain valid for at least 60 calendar days after the due date.
- A bid guarantee is not required, but performance and payment bonds will be necessary for the contract.
- Evaluation criteria are not detailed in the provided summary.
Additional Notes
This solicitation will be opened by amendment. Interested vendors are encouraged to register on SAM.gov and post subcontracting opportunities on the Small Business Administration's Subnet. Offerors must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) to receive an award.