Mississippi River, Baton Rouge to Gulf, Southwest Pass Hopper Dredge Contract No. 9-2026 (OM26009)
Overview
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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) is soliciting bids for Mississippi River, Baton Rouge to Gulf, Southwest Pass Hopper Dredge Contract No. 9-2026 (OM26009). This unrestricted procurement seeks a fully crewed and equipped self-propelled trailing suction type hopper dredge for work in the Mississippi River and Southwest Pass. The estimated magnitude of construction is between $10,000,000.00 and $25,000,000.00. Offers are due by 10:30 AM CST on May 7, 2028.
Scope of Work
The work involves furnishing one fully crewed and equipped self-propelled trailing suction type hopper dredge. Operations will primarily occur in the Mississippi River and Southwest Pass, with potential for work in other areas within and outside the New Orleans District, specifically around Plaquemine, LA. All work must adhere to EM 385-1-1 "Safety and Occupational Health Requirements."
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Solicitation (Unrestricted Procurement)
- Product Service Code: Y1KF (Construction Of Dredging Facilities)
- Magnitude: $10,000,000.00 to $25,000,000.00
- Contract Period: 137 calendar days after notice to proceed.
- Bonds: Performance and payment bonds are required.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission: Bids must be submitted in sealed envelopes, clearly marked with the solicitation number and due date/time.
- Acceptance Period: Offers providing less than 60 calendar days for Government acceptance will be rejected.
- Award Basis: Award will be made to the responsible bidder presenting the lowest-priced responsive bid.
- Pre-Award Survey: A pre-award survey will be required for the apparent low bidder.
Key Dates & Contacts
- Offers Due: May 7, 2028, at 10:30 AM CST
- Published Date: May 8, 2026
- Primary Contact: Cori A. Caimi (Cori.A.Caimi@usace.army.mil, 504-862-1352)
- Secondary Contact: jeff sprunger (jeffrey.s.sprunger@usace.army.mil, 504-862-1631)
Additional Notes
Prospective contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov. All technical inquiries and questions must be submitted via Bidder Inquiry in ProjNet (https://www.projnet.org) using Bidder Inquiry Key: MMAH3I-3G5GFK. Emailed inquiries will not be accepted.