Mississippi River, Baton Rouge to Gulf, Southwest Pass Hopper Dredge Contract No. 10-2026 (OM26010)

SOL #: W912P826BA057Solicitation

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

Timeline

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Posted
Apr 15, 2026
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Last Updated
May 8, 2026
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Submission Deadline
May 7, 2028, 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 (USACE), New Orleans District, is soliciting bids for the Mississippi River, Baton Rouge to Gulf, Southwest Pass Hopper Dredge Contract No. 10-2026 (OM26010). 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 and $25,000,000. Bids are due May 7, 2026, at 10:30 AM local time.

Scope of Work

The project requires furnishing one fully crewed and equipped self-propelled trailing suction type hopper dredge. Work will primarily be performed in the Mississippi River and Southwest Pass, with potential operations in other areas within and outside the New Orleans District. Key deliverables include:

  • Mobilization and Demobilization (CLIN 0001)
  • Dredging services (CLIN 0002)
  • Optional services for additional dredging, NMFS-approved protected species observers, and sea turtle/sturgeon trawling and relocation. All work must adhere to EM 385-1-1 "Safety and Occupational Health Requirements".

Contract & Timeline

  • Type: Firm-fixed-price
  • Magnitude: Between $10,000,000.00 and $25,000,000.00
  • Period of Performance: 137 calendar days for completion after notice to proceed.
  • Set-Aside: Unrestricted
  • Bid Due: May 7, 2026, at 10:30 AM local time.
  • Published: May 8, 2026

Submission & Evaluation

Offers must be valid for at least 60 calendar days. Award will be made to the responsible Bidder presenting the lowest-priced responsive bid. A pre-award survey will be required for the apparent low bidder. A bid bond is required.

Additional Notes

Prospective contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov. All inquiries should be directed via email to Cori A. Caimi (Cori.A.Caimi@USACE.ARMY.MIL) or Jeff Sprunger (jeffrey.s.sprunger@usace.army.mil). Questions and answers will be managed via ProjNet (www.projnet.org) using Bidder Inquiry Key: PE5TAY-Z4IU46.

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