Mississippi River, Baton Rouge to Gulf, Southwest Pass Hopper Dredge Contract No. 7-2026 (OM26007)
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 (USACE), New Orleans District, has issued a Presolicitation for Hopper Dredge Contract No. 7-2026 (OM26007) for work in the Mississippi River, Baton Rouge to Gulf, Southwest Pass. This project involves furnishing a fully crewed and equipped self-propelled trailing suction type hopper dredge. The estimated magnitude of construction is between $10,000,000.00 and $25,000,000.00. The solicitation is expected to be issued on or about April 30, 2026, with a bid opening date to be established later.
Scope of Work
The work primarily consists of providing one fully crewed and equipped self-propelled trailing suction type hopper dredge. Operations will be conducted in the Mississippi River and Southwest Pass, with potential for work in other areas both inside and outside the New Orleans District.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (leading to a future contract for dredging services)
- Magnitude: $10,000,000.00 to $25,000,000.00
- Product Service Code: Y1KF (Construction Of Dredging Facilities)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Expected Solicitation Release: On or about April 30, 2026
- Bid Opening Date: To be established in a future amendment
- Published Date: April 15, 2026
- Place of Performance: Plaquemine, LA
Additional Notes
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. Offerors must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) to receive a Government contract award. Subcontracting opportunities can be posted on the Small Business Administration's Subnet.
For inquiries, contact Cori A. Caimi at 504-862-1352 (Cori.A.Caimi@usace.army.mil) or Fermon Davis at 504-862-1827 (Fermon.L.Davis@usace.army.mil).