Gulf Coast Regional Hopper (OM26300)

SOL #: W912P826BA059Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Dept Of The Army

W07V ENDIST NEW ORLEANS

NEW ORLEANS, LA, 70118-3651, United States

Place of Performance

Plaquemine, LA

NAICS

Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237990)

PSC

Construction Of Dredging Facilities (Y1KF)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/05b88bad7e47480fa18f16b0f6fc1811/view

Timeline

Posted

Apr 15, 2026

Last Updated

May 8, 2026

Submission Deadline

Jul 14, 2026, 3:30 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 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District, is soliciting bids for the Gulf Coast Regional Hopper Dredge (OM26300) project. This procurement requires furnishing one fully crewed and equipped self-propelled trailing suction type hopper dredge for work in the Mississippi River, Southwest Pass, Gulfport Harbor Bar Channel, and potentially other areas. The estimated magnitude of construction is between $10,000,000.00 and $25,000,000.00. Proposals are due by 10:30 AM Central Time on July 14, 2026.

Scope of Work

Furnishing of a fully crewed and equipped self-propelled trailing suction type hopper dredge.
Dredging operations to be performed in specific geographic regions including the Mississippi River, Southwest Pass, and Gulfport Harbor Bar Channel.
Compliance with EM 385-1-1 "Safety and Occupational Health Requirements" is mandatory.

Contract & Timeline

Contract Type: Solicitation (IFB NO. W912P826BA059)
Magnitude: $10,000,000.00 to $25,000,000.00
Period of Performance: Begin performance within 137 calendar days after receiving notice to proceed.
Set-Aside: Unrestricted
Proposal Due: July 14, 2026, 10:30 AM CT
Published Date: May 8, 2026
Bonds: Performance and Payment Bonds are required.
Offer Validity: Offers must be valid for at least 60 calendar days after the due date.

Evaluation

Bids will be evaluated based on the lowest-priced responsive bid.
A pre-award survey will be required for the apparent low bidder to verify dredge equipment and availability.

Additional Notes

Prospective contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov.
Questions and answers will be managed through the ProjNet system (Bidder Inquiry Key: 36D9NA-VG7F33).
Bidders must provide full, accurate, and complete information as required by the solicitation and its attachments.