ATCHAFALAYA RIVER BAY, BAR, AND CREWBOAT CUT CUTTERHEAD DREDGE NOS. 1-2026, OM26059
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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.
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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 for Cutterhead Dredge Contract No. 1-2026 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. The estimated value is between $10M and $25M. Inquiries are due by June 29, 2026, 10:00 AM Central Time.
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 contractor will be responsible for the removal and satisfactory disposal of shoal material within the Atchafalaya River Bay, Bar, and Crewboat Cut Channel. All work must comply with EM 385-1-1 "Safety and Occupational Health Requirements."
Contract Details
- Type: Firm Fixed Price (contemplated)
- Estimated Value: $10,000,000.00 to $25,000,000.00
- Period of Performance: Performance to begin within 10 calendar days after award and complete within 200 calendar days after notice to proceed.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted Procurement
- Solicitation Number: W912P826BA064
Submission & Evaluation
- Inquiry Deadline: June 29, 2026, 10:00 AM CST, via ProjNet (Bidder Inquiry Key: 37DFCE-BD3TWQ). Emailed inquiries will not be accepted.
- Bid Opening: To be established by a future amendment.
- Submission Requirements: Bidders must provide full, accurate, and complete information. Registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov is mandatory. A bid guarantee (20% of bid price or $3,000,000.00, whichever is less) is required.
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the responsible bidder presenting the lowest priced responsive bid. Offers must provide at least 60 calendar days for Government acceptance.
Additional Notes
Prospective contractors must note the Affirmative Action Program Requirement of the Equal Opportunity Clause and the Certification of Non-segregated Facilities. Failure to agree to the certification may render a bid non-responsive for contracts exceeding $10,000. Primary contact is Francesca Deboer (francesca.e.deboer@usace.army.mil, 504-862-1604).