Mississippi River, Baton Rouge to Gulf, Southwest Pass Hopper Dredge Contract No. 1-2026 (OM26001)
Overview
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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 (USACE), under the Department of Defense, has issued a Presolicitation for Hopper Dredge Contract No. 1-2026 (OM26001). This opportunity seeks a fully crewed and equipped self-propelled trailing suction type hopper dredge for work in the Mississippi River, Baton Rouge to Gulf, Southwest Pass, and potentially other areas. The estimated magnitude of construction is between $10,000,000.00 and $25,000,000.00.
Scope of Work
The work involves furnishing one fully crewed and equipped self-propelled trailing suction type hopper dredge. Dredging operations will primarily occur in the Mississippi River and Southwest Pass, with potential for work in other locations within and outside the New Orleans District. The project falls under Product Service Code Y1KF (Construction Of Dredging Facilities).
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation
- Estimated Value: $10,000,000.00 to $25,000,000.00
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Solicitation Release: On or about April 22, 2026
- Published Date: April 6, 2026
- Bid Opening Date: To be established in a future amendment.
Key Information for Bidders
- Solicitation documents will be posted on SAM.gov.
- Interested vendors are encouraged to register on SAM.gov by clicking the "Register as an Interested Vendor" button on the solicitation page.
- Subcontracting opportunities can be posted on the Small Business Administration's Subnet (http://web.sba.gov/subnet).
- SAM Registration: Offerors must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) at http://www.sam.gov to receive a Government contract award.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact:
- Cori A. Caimi: 504-862-1352, Cori.A.Caimi@usace.army.mil
- Bambi Raja: 504-862-1499, Bambi.L.Raja@usace.army.mil