Mississippi River, Baton Rouge to Gulf, Southwest Pass Hopper Dredge Contract No. 3-2026 (OM26003)
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, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), New Orleans District, plans to issue a presolicitation for Mississippi River, Baton Rouge to Gulf, Southwest Pass Hopper Dredge Contract No. 3-2026 (OM26003). This project involves furnishing a fully crewed and equipped self-propelled trailing suction type hopper dredge for work in the Mississippi River and Southwest Pass. The estimated magnitude of construction is between $10,000,000.00 and $25,000,000.00. The solicitation is anticipated to be issued on or about April 30, 2026.
Scope of Work
The work consists of providing one fully crewed and equipped self-propelled trailing suction type hopper dredge. Dredging operations will primarily be performed in the Mississippi River and Southwest Pass, with potential work in other areas both inside and outside the New Orleans District.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Hopper Dredge Contract (Construction)
- Value: $10,000,000.00 to $25,000,000.00
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Solicitation Issuance: On or about April 30, 2026
- Bid Opening Date: To be established in a future amendment
- Published: April 15, 2026
Additional Information
Interested vendors are encouraged to register as an Interested Vendor on Sam.gov. Offerors must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) to receive a Government contract award. Prospective subcontracting opportunities can be posted on the Small Business Administration's Subnet.
Contacts
- Cori A. Caimi: Cori.A.Caimi@usace.army.mil, 504-862-1352
- Bambi Raja: Bambi.L.Raja@usace.army.mil, 504-862-1499