Mechanical Unloading IDIQ 2026- 2029
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 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District (USACE) is soliciting bids for Mechanical Unloading of Islands and Dredging in the Mississippi and Minnesota Rivers across Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity will result in an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with an estimated value between $10,000,000 and $25,000,000. Bids are due March 3, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement involves furnishing all necessary plant, labor, material, and equipment for island unloading and/or dredging operations. Work will utilize backhoes, draglines, or other mechanical equipment or marine plant, including the transportation of excavated material to designated USACE placement sites. The services are critical for maintaining navigation and environmental integrity within the USACE St. Paul District's area of responsibility.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Invitation for Bids (IFB), Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)
- Duration: Base 12-month period + two (2) 12-month option periods
- Estimated Value: $10,000,000 to $25,000,000
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS: 237990 Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction ($45 Million size standard)
- Bids Due: March 3, 2026, 8:00 PM ET
- Published: January 29, 2026
Evaluation
This solicitation is issued as an Invitation for Bids (IFB) in accordance with FAR Part 14, indicating that award will typically be made to the responsible bidder whose bid is most advantageous to the Government, considering only price and price-related factors.
Additional Notes
The opportunity is managed by the Department of the Army, W07V ENDIST ST PAUL. Interested parties should review all solicitation documents for complete details.