ATCHAFALAYA RIVER BAY, BAR, AND CREWBOAT CUT CUTTERHEAD DREDGE NOS. 1-2026, OM26059

SOL #: W912P826BA064Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Dept Of The Army

W07V ENDIST NEW ORLEANS

NEW ORLEANS, LA, 70118-3651, United States

Place of Performance

NAICS

Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237990)

PSC

Construction Of Dredging Facilities (Y1KF)

Set Aside

Historically Underutilized Business (HUBZone) Set-Aside (FAR 19.13) (HZC)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/27613b72af0349cc9b29b5f00e6b2ea4/view

Timeline

Posted

Jun 14, 2026

Last Updated

Jun 15, 2026

Submission Deadline

Jul 3, 2026, 3:00 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 Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District, is soliciting bids 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 and disposal. The estimated value is between $10,000,000.00 and $25,000,000.00.

Scope of Work

The contractor will be responsible for:

Furnishing one fully crewed and equipped hydraulic pipeline cutterhead dredge with a 27-inch or greater inside diameter (ID) pump discharge.
Performing the removal and satisfactory disposal of shoal material within the Atchafalaya River Bay, Bar, and Crewboat Cut Channel.
Ensuring all work complies with EM 385-1-1 "Safety and Occupational Health Requirements."

Contract Details

Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (contemplated)
Estimated Value: $10,000,000.00 to $25,000,000.00
Period of Performance: Work to begin within 10 calendar days after award and be completed within 200 calendar days after notice to proceed.
Set-Aside: Unrestricted Procurement
Place of Performance: Atchafalaya River Bay, Bar, and Crewboat Cut Channel, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana.

Submission & Evaluation

Submission Requirements: Bidders must provide full, accurate, and complete information as required by the solicitation. False statements are subject to penalty under 18 U.S.C. 1001. Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at sam.gov. 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.
Inquiry Deadline: Technical inquiries and questions must be submitted via ProjNet (https://www.projnet.org) by Friday, 3 July 2026, 10:00 AM Central Time (CST). The Bidder Inquiry Key is 37DFCE-BD3TWQ.
Bid Opening: The bid opening date will be established by a future amendment. Offers must provide at least 60 calendar days for Government acceptance.