Calcasieu River and Pass, Bar Channel Hopper Dredge Rental Contract No. 2-2025, Cameron Parish, Louisiana. Specification Nos. OM25126
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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.
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, New Orleans District (USACE), is soliciting bids for the Calcasieu River and Pass, Bar Channel Hopper Dredge Rental Contract No. 2-2025. This unrestricted Invitation for Bid (IFB) seeks a fully crewed and equipped self-propelled trailing suction type hopper dredge for shoal material removal in the Calcasieu River Bar Channel, Cameron Parish, Louisiana, with potential work in other New Orleans, Galveston, and Mobile District areas. The estimated value is between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000. The solicitation (W912P825B0020) is expected to be issued on or about December 4, 2024.
Scope of Work
The primary work involves furnishing one fully crewed and equipped self-propelled trailing suction type hopper dredge. Key tasks include:
- Removal and satisfactory disposal of shoal material in the Calcasieu River Bar Channel.
- Potential work in other areas of the New Orleans District, Galveston District, and Mobile District.
- Compliance with EM 385-1-1 "Corps of Engineers Safety and Occupational Health Requirements Manual".
Contract Details
- Solicitation Number: W912P825B0020
- Type: Invitation for Bid (IFB), Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) contract.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted
- NAICS Code: 237990 (Construction Of Dredging Facilities)
- Small Business Size Standard: $37,000,000.00
- Estimated Value: $5,000,000 to $10,000,000
- Period of Performance: To be determined; performance to begin within 10 calendar days after Notice to Proceed, with completion within a negotiable period.
Submission & Evaluation
- Bid Opening Date: To be set by amendment.
- Submission: Bids are due at the place specified in Item 8. Sealed envelopes must be marked with the offeror's name, address, solicitation number, and the date/time offers are due.
- Award Basis: Award will be made to the responsible bidder presenting the lowest-priced responsive bid.
- Evaluation: Bids will be evaluated to ensure fair competition among dredges of varying production rates and capacities.
Important Notes
- SAM Registration: Bidders must maintain an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov.
- Solicitation Availability: The solicitation will be available free of charge via electronic posting on sam.gov. Amendments will also be posted there.
- Inquiries: All questions should be directed to Contract Specialist Taylor H. Brandon via email at TAYLOR.H.BRANDON@USACE.ARMY.MIL or phone at (504) 862-1009. Email is preferred for prompt responses.