Mississippi River, Baton Rouge to Gulf, Southwest Pass Hopper Dredge Contract No. 7-2026 (OM26007)
Overview
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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 Department of the Army, New Orleans District (USACE), is soliciting bids for Mississippi River, Baton Rouge to Gulf, Southwest Pass Hopper Dredge Contract No. 7-2026 (OM26007) (Solicitation No. W912P826BA054). This unrestricted procurement involves furnishing one fully crewed and equipped self-propelled trailing suction type hopper dredge. The work will primarily be performed in the Mississippi River and Southwest Pass, with potential for other areas within and outside the New Orleans District, specifically in Plaquemine, LA. The magnitude of construction is estimated between $10,000,000.00 and $25,000,000.00. Bids are due by May 7, 2028, at 10:30 AM local time.
Scope of Work
The project requires the furnishing of one fully crewed and equipped self-propelled trailing suction type hopper dredge. Key work areas include the Mississippi River and Southwest Pass, with potential for operations in other designated areas. All work must comply with EM 385-1-1 "Safety and Occupational Health Requirements."
Contract Details
- Solicitation Number: W912P826BA054
- Contract Number: 7-2026 (OM26007)
- Contract Type: Anticipated Firm Fixed-Price
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted Procurement
- Period of Performance: 5 calendar days for commencement after Notice to Proceed, with a total of 137 calendar days for completion.
- Magnitude: Between $10,000,000.00 and $25,000,000.00
- Product/Service Code: Y1KF (Construction Of Dredging Facilities)
Submission & Evaluation
Bids must be submitted in original and copies to the address specified in Item 8 of the solicitation. Offerors must provide full, accurate, and complete information, with proposals valid for at least 60 calendar days. A pre-award survey is required for the apparent low bidder. Award will be made to the responsible bidder presenting the lowest-priced responsive bid, with evaluation considering production rate and capacity. A bid guarantee is required, equal to 20 percent of the bid price or $3,000,000, whichever is less.
Additional Notes
Prospective contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov. All inquiries regarding this solicitation should be directed to Cori A. Caimi (Cori.A.Caimi@usace.army.mil, 504-862-1352) or Fermon Davis (fermon.l.davis@usace.army.mil, 504-862-1827). Questions and Answers will be managed through ProjNet (https://www.projnet.org) using Bidder Inquiry Key: NJIWBZ-V55WEZ. The solicitation will be opened by amendment.