Mississippi River, Baton Rouge to Gulf, Southwest Pass Hopper Dredge Contract No. 8-2026 (OM26008)
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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.
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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, New Orleans District is soliciting proposals for Mississippi River, Baton Rouge to Gulf, Southwest Pass Hopper Dredge Contract No. 8-2026 (OM26008). This project involves furnishing one fully crewed and equipped self-propelled trailing suction type hopper dredge for work in the Mississippi River and Southwest Pass. The magnitude of construction is estimated between $10,000,000.00 and $25,000,000.00. Offers are due by May 07, 2026, at 10:30 AM local time.
Scope of Work
The work consists of providing a fully crewed and equipped self-propelled trailing suction type hopper dredge. Operations will primarily occur in the Mississippi River and Southwest Pass, with potential work in other areas within and outside the New Orleans District. Key requirements include compliance with EM 385-1-1 "Safety and Occupational Health Requirements" and hydraulic dredging.
Contract Details
- Type: Solicitation (Unrestricted Procurement)
- Solicitation Number: W912P826BA055
- Contract Number: 8-2026 (OM26008)
- Magnitude: Between $10,000,000.00 and $25,000,000.00
- Period of Performance: Contractor shall begin performance within 5 calendar days after notice to proceed and complete within 137 calendar days.
- Place of Performance: Plaquemine, LA, United States, and surrounding areas in the Mississippi River and Southwest Pass.
Submission & Evaluation
Proposals must be submitted in accordance with the solicitation documents. Bidders must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov. Questions regarding the solicitation should be submitted via ProjNet using Bidder Inquiry Key: PMASYV-9QQ8JH; emailed inquiries will not be accepted. Offers must provide full, accurate, and complete information and allow for at least 60 calendar days for Government acceptance. Award will be made to the responsible Bidder presenting the lowest-priced responsive bid. A bid guarantee (20 percent of bid price or $3,000,000, whichever is less) is required.
Additional Notes
The solicitation documents will be posted on Sam.gov. Interested vendors are encouraged to register as an Interested Vendor on Sam.gov and post subcontracting opportunities on SBA's Subnet. The Contract Specialists are Cori A. Caimi (Cori.A.Caimi@usace.army.mil, 504-862-1352) and Fermon Davis (fermon.l.davis@usace.army.mil, 504-862-1827).