ATCHAFALAYA RIVER BAY, BAR, AND CREWBOAT CUT CUTTERHEAD DREDGE NOS. 2-2026, OM26060
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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 Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District, is soliciting bids for Cutterhead Dredge Services for the Atchafalaya River Bay, Bar, and Crewboat Cut Channel in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana. This UNRESTRICTED procurement seeks a fully crewed and equipped hydraulic pipeline cutterhead dredge for shoal material removal and disposal. The estimated value is between $10,000,000.00 and $25,000,000.00.
Scope of Work
The work involves furnishing one fully crewed and equipped hydraulic pipeline cutterhead dredge with a 27-inch or greater inside diameter (ID) pump discharge. The primary task is the removal and satisfactory disposal of shoal material within the Atchafalaya River Bay, Bar, and Crewboat Cut Channel. All work must strictly adhere to EM 385-1-1 "Safety and Occupational Health Requirements."
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price
- Estimated Value: $10,000,000.00 to $25,000,000.00
- Set-Aside: UNRESTRICTED
- Published: June 14, 2026
- Bid Opening: To be established by a future amendment.
- Questions Due: Monday, June 29, 2026, 10:00 AM Central Time (CST)
Submission & Evaluation
Prospective contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at SAM.gov. Proposals must be submitted by the bid opening date, which will be announced via a future amendment. Performance and payment bonds are required. Technical inquiries and questions must be submitted via ProjNet (Bidder Inquiry Key: 44PBW6-CMNJQ6) by the specified deadline; emailed inquiries will not be accepted. 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 to determine responsibility.
Additional Notes
Bidders are cautioned to note the Affirmative Action Program Requirement and the Certification of Non-segregated Facilities clauses. Failure to agree to the non-segregated facilities certification may render a bid non-responsive for contracts exceeding $10,000. Bidders must provide full, accurate, and complete information as required by the solicitation. The solicitation number has been updated to W912P8-26-B-A065.