Gulf Coast Regional Hopper (OM26300)
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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, New Orleans District (W07V ENDIST NEW ORLEANS), has issued a Presolicitation for the Gulf Coast Regional Hopper (OM26300). This opportunity involves furnishing one fully crewed and equipped self-propelled trailing suction type hopper dredge for operations in the Mississippi River, Southwest Pass, Gulfport Harbor Bar Channel, and potentially other areas within and outside the New Orleans District.
The estimated magnitude of construction for this dredging project is between $10,000,000.00 and $25,000,000.00. The solicitation is expected to be issued on or about April 30, 2026, with a bid opening date to be established in a future amendment.
Scope of Work
- Furnish one fully crewed and equipped self-propelled trailing suction type hopper dredge.
- Perform dredging operations in designated Gulf Coast regional waterways, including the Mississippi River, Southwest Pass, and Gulfport Harbor Bar Channel.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation
- Product Service Code: Y1KF (Construction Of Dredging Facilities)
- Magnitude: $10,000,000.00 to $25,000,000.00
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Estimated Solicitation Issue Date: On or about April 30, 2026
- Bid Opening Date: To be established in a future amendment
- Published Date: April 15, 2026
Additional Notes
- Solicitation documents will be posted on Sam.gov. Interested vendors are encouraged to register as an Interested Vendor on Sam.gov.
- Offerors are encouraged to post notices of prospective subcontracting opportunities on the Small Business Administration's Subnet.
- Offerors must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) to receive a Government contract award.
- Primary Contact: Cori A. Caimi, 504-862-1352, Cori.A.Caimi@usace.army.mil
- Secondary Contact: Bambi Raja, 504-862-1491, Bambi.L.Raja@usace.army.mil