ME-32 South Grand Cheiner Marsh Creation
Overview
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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 USDA-FPAC Business Center has issued a Sources Sought notice to identify interested contractors for the ME-32 South Grand Chenier Marsh Creation project in southwest Louisiana. This initiative aims to create and nourish approximately 466 acres of marsh and construct 20,375 linear feet of earthen containment dike. The project magnitude is estimated to be more than $10,000,000, with a possible 100% Small Business Set-Aside. Responses are due by July 16, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST.
Purpose & Scope
This project, located in the Mermentau Basin, Chenier Sub-Basin, and Hog Bayou Watershed, will utilize material dredged from the Gulf of America. The primary goals are to create new wetland habitat, restore degraded marsh, reduce wave erosion of organic soils, provide a protective wetland buffer for LA Hwy 82, and complement existing hurricane protection measures. The scope includes:
- Construction of approximately 466 acres of marsh.
- Construction of approximately 20,375 linear feet of earthen containment dike.
- Implementation to promote emergent marsh and submerged aquatic vegetation.
Project Details
The Statement of Work (SOW) indicates a period of performance of 339 days, plus an additional 38 weather days. Key deliverables include mobilization, containment dike construction, marsh creation area filling, and demobilization. Government-furnished information such as geotechnical reports, surveys, AutoCAD files, and a design report will be available upon request. Contractor's key personnel, including Project Manager, QC Manager, and Superintendent, must have at least 5 years of experience in their proposed roles.
Response Requirements
This is a Sources Sought notice for market research purposes, not a solicitation. Interested and capable firms should submit:
- A capability statement.
- Cage Code.
- Point of contact information.
- A brief outline of past experience (no more than 1 page).
These materials should be emailed to Marilyn MacTaggart at marilyn.mactaggart@usda.gov.
Potential Future Solicitation Requirements
While this is a Sources Sought, the attached SOW outlines potential requirements for a future solicitation, which may include:
- Experience: Details of up to 3 prime and 2 subcontractor projects (max 10 pages total) completed within the last 7 years, demonstrating experience in marsh creation, hydraulic dredging, and dike construction.
- Management Plan: Organizational chart, resumes for key personnel, and a narrative plan (max 2 pages).
- Project Schedule: A Gantt chart (max 2 pages).
- Equipment Plan: List of equipment, its use, and backup equipment (max 2 pages). Award for a future solicitation would likely be based on the lowest cost, technically acceptable offer.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Magnitude: More than $10,000,000
- Set-Aside: Possible 100% Small Business Set-Aside
- Response Due: July 16, 2026, 12:00 PM EST
- Published: June 16, 2026
- Place of Performance: Lake Charles, LA, United States
Contact Information
Primary Point of Contact: Marilyn MacTaggart (Marilyn.MacTaggart@usda.gov)