PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) New Construction ? Maintenance Building Algiers Lock, Orleans Parish, Louisiana
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 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), New Orleans District, anticipates issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the New Construction of a Maintenance Building at the Algiers Lock in Orleans Parish, Louisiana. This project, estimated between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000, is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The solicitation is expected to be posted on or about May 18, 2026, with proposals due approximately 30 days thereafter.
Scope of Work
The project involves constructing a fully functional maintenance facility to support lock operations and maintenance activities. Key tasks include selective demolition, construction of a new metal maintenance building with a cast-in-place concrete foundation, and installation of electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems. Additional work comprises structural excavation and fill, driving prestressed concrete piles, removal and replacement of asphaltic concrete pavement (including subbase and base courses), fertilizing, seeding, mulching, and installation of ductile iron waterline and sanitary sewer, along with other related incidental work.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Invitation for Bid (IFB), Firm Fixed Price (FFP)
- NAICS: 236220 – Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
- Magnitude: $1,000,000 to $5,000,000 (FAR 36.204)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside
- Anticipated Solicitation Post Date: On or about May 18, 2026
- Anticipated Proposal Due: Approximately 30 days after solicitation posting
- Published Date: April 29, 2026
Acquisition Information
This is a pre-solicitation notice. Specifications are not available at this time, and technical or contractual questions will not be accepted or answered until the solicitation is officially issued. All information provided in this notice is subject to change. The solicitation will be available free of charge via electronic posting only on SAM.gov. Bidders must register and maintain an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) database (https://www.sam.gov) to be eligible for award. Amendments will also be posted on SAM.gov, and bidders are responsible for checking the website periodically. Subcontracting opportunities can be posted on the Small Business Administration's Subnet (http://web.sba.gov/subnet).
Point of Contact
For inquiries once the solicitation is released, the Contract Specialist is Leann Thornton (Leann.R.Thornton@usace.army.mil).