Mississippi River Southwest Pass and Calcasieu River Bar Channel Hopper Dredge Contract (OM26011)
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), New Orleans District, is planning a Presolicitation for the Mississippi River Southwest Pass and Calcasieu River Bar Channel Hopper Dredge Contract (OM26011). This effort involves furnishing a fully crewed and equipped self-propelled trailing suction type hopper dredge for work in key waterways. The estimated magnitude of construction ranges between $25,000,000.00 and $100,000,000.00. The solicitation is anticipated to be issued around April 30, 2026.
Scope of Work
The work primarily consists of providing one fully crewed and equipped self-propelled trailing suction type hopper dredge. Operations will be conducted in the Mississippi River Southwest Pass, the Calcasieu River Bar Channel, and potentially other areas both within and outside the New Orleans District.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation
- Magnitude: $25,000,000.00 to $100,000,000.00
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Product Service Code: Y1KF (Construction Of Dredging Facilities)
- Solicitation Release: On or about April 30, 2026
- Bid Opening Date: To be established in a future amendment
- Notice Published: April 15, 2026
- Notice Response Date: April 30, 2028 (This is the response date for the presolicitation notice itself, not a proposal due date for the future solicitation).
Additional Notes
Interested vendors are encouraged to register on SAM.gov (www.SAM.gov) by clicking on the solicitation title and selecting 'Register as an Interested Vendor'. Offerors must be registered with SAM to receive a Government contract award. Prospective subcontracting opportunities can be posted on the Small Business Administration's Subnet (http://web.sba.gov/subnet).
Contact Information
- Primary: Cori A. Caimi (Cori.A.Caimi@usace.army.mil, 504-862-1352)
- Secondary: Bambi Raja (Bambi.L.Raja@usace.army.mil, 504-862-1499)