ATCHAFALAYA RIVER BAY, BAR, AND CREWBOAT CUT CUTTERHEAD DREDGE NOS. 1-4 2026

SOL #: W912P826BA004-007Pre-Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE
Dept Of The Army
W07V ENDIST NEW ORLEANS
NEW ORLEANS, LA, 70118-3651, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237990)

PSC

Construction Of Dredging Facilities (Y1KF)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

1
Posted
Mar 23, 2026
2
Response Deadline
Mar 23, 2027, 5:00 PM

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, specifically the W07V ENDIST NEW ORLEANS office, has issued a presolicitation for hydraulic pipeline cutterhead dredge services for the Atchafalaya River Bay, Bar, and Crewboat Cut Channel in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana. This Full and Open Competition opportunity is estimated to be between $10,000,000 and $25,000,000. The solicitation is anticipated to be issued on or about April 7, 2026.

Scope of Work

The work involves furnishing one fully crewed and equipped hydraulic pipeline cutterhead dredge for the removal and satisfactory disposal of shoal material. The dredge must be complete in all respects, including all attendant plant, equipment, and crew necessary to perform the required dredging operations within the specified channel.

Contract Details

  • Type: Presolicitation (for a future contract)
  • Estimated Magnitude: Between $10,000,000 and $25,000,000
  • NAICS Code: 237990 (Dredging and Surface Cleanup Activities)
  • Small Business Size Standard: $37,000,000
  • Set-Aside: Full and Open Competition. Market research indicated that there is not a reasonable expectation for two or more responsible small business concerns to possess the required dredge plant size, pumping capacity, and operational capability.
  • Bonding: Required.

Timeline & Key Dates

  • Solicitation Anticipated: On or about April 7, 2026
  • Bid Opening Date: To be established in a future amendment
  • Published Date: March 23, 2026

Additional Information

Solicitation documents will be posted on SAM.gov. Interested vendors are encouraged to register as an Interested Vendor on SAM.gov. Offerors are also encouraged to post subcontracting opportunities on the Small Business Administration's SUBNet at http://web.sba.gov/subnet. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at http://www.sam.gov to receive a Government contract award.

Contacts

People

Points of Contact

Francesca DeboerPRIMARY
francesca.e.deboer@usace.army.mil
5048621604

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