Mississippi River, Baton Rouge to Gulf, Southwest Pass Hopper Dredge Contract No. 2-2026 (OM26002)
Overview
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PSC
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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, US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), New Orleans District, has issued a Presolicitation for Hopper Dredge Contract No. 2-2026 (OM26002). This opportunity seeks a fully crewed and equipped self-propelled trailing suction type hopper dredge for work in the Mississippi River, Southwest Pass, and surrounding areas. The estimated magnitude of construction is between $10,000,000 and $25,000,000. The solicitation is expected to be issued on or about April 30, 2026.
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 work in other areas both within and outside the New Orleans District. This project falls under the Product/Service Code Y1KF (Construction Of Dredging Facilities).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (for a future contract)
- Magnitude: $10,000,000.00 to $25,000,000.00
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Solicitation Issue Date: On or about April 30, 2026
- Bid Opening Date: To be established in a future amendment
- Published Date: April 15, 2026
Additional Notes
Interested vendors are encouraged to register as an "Interested Vendor" on SAM.gov for this opportunity. Offerors should also post prospective subcontracting opportunities on the Small Business Administration's Subnet (http://web.sba.gov/subnet). All offerors must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) at http://www.sam.gov to be eligible for a Government contract award.
For questions, contact Cori A. Caimi at 504-862-1352 (Cori.A.Caimi@usace.army.mil) or Bambi Raja at 504-862-1499 (Bambi.L.Raja@usace.army.mil).