Mississippi River, Baton Rouge to Gulf, Southwest Pass Hopper Dredge Contract No. 2-2026 (OM26002)
Overview
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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 bids for Mississippi River, Baton Rouge to Gulf, Southwest Pass Hopper Dredge Contract No. 2-2026 (OM26002). This unrestricted procurement seeks a fully crewed and equipped self-propelled trailing suction type hopper dredge for operations in the Mississippi River and Southwest Pass, Plaquemines Parish, LA. The estimated magnitude of construction is between $10,000,000 and $25,000,000. Offers are due by May 7, 2026.
Scope of Work
The work involves furnishing one 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 both inside and outside the New Orleans District. Contractors must ensure compliance with EM 385-1-1 "Safety and Occupational Health Requirements."
Contract Details
- Solicitation Number: W912P826BA045
- Contract Number: 2-2026 (OM26002)
- Magnitude: $10,000,000 to $25,000,000
- Period of Performance: 137 calendar days, commencing within 5 calendar days after the Notice to Proceed.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted Procurement
- Product Service Code: Y1KF (Construction Of Dredging Facilities)
- Place of Performance: Plaquemines Parish, LA, United States
Submission & Evaluation
- Offers Due: May 7, 2026, at 10:30 AM Central Time. Offers will be publicly opened at this time.
- Evaluation: Award will be made to the responsible Bidder presenting the lowest-priced responsive bid. A pre-award survey will be required for the apparent low bidder.
- Questions: Must be submitted via Bidder Inquiry in ProjNet (https://www.projnet.org) no later than May 1, 2026, 10:00 AM Central Time. The Bidder Inquiry Key is: 7HFW86-8Q4J5Y.
- Registration: Offerors must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov.
- Required Form: Standard Form 1442 (Rev. 12/2022) is the prescribed form for this solicitation.
Contacts
- Cori A. Caimi: Cori.A.Caimi@usace.army.mil, 504-862-1352
- Bambi Raja: Bambi.L.Raja@usace.army.mil, 504-862-1499