Mississippi River, Baton Rouge to Gulf, Southwest Pass Hopper Dredge Contract No. 3-2026 (OM26003)
Overview
Buyer
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PSC
Set Aside
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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, USACE New Orleans District, is soliciting proposals for the Mississippi River, Baton Rouge to Gulf, Southwest Pass Hopper Dredge Contract No. 3-2026 (OM26003). This unrestricted procurement requires furnishing a fully crewed and equipped self-propelled trailing suction type hopper dredge. The estimated magnitude of construction is between $10,000,000 and $25,000,000. Proposals are due May 7, 2026, at 10:30 AM Central Time.
Scope of Work
This contract involves providing 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 both inside and outside the New Orleans District. All work must adhere to EM 385-1-1 "Safety and Occupational Health Requirements."
Contract Details
- Contract Number: 3-2026 (OM26003)
- Solicitation Number: W912P826BA048
- Magnitude: $10,000,000 to $25,000,000
- Period of Performance: 5 calendar days for commencement after notice to proceed, and 137 calendar days for completion.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposal Submission Deadline: May 7, 2026, 10:30 AM Central Time.
- Submission Method: Proposals must be submitted to the address specified in Item 8 of SF 1442.
- Evaluation: Award will be made to the responsible bidder presenting the lowest-priced responsive bid.
- Eligibility: Prospective contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). A bid guarantee is required, and a pre-award survey will be conducted for the apparent low bidder.
- Questions: Inquiries must be submitted via ProjNet (Bidder Inquiry Key: GDDCFD-QV8NTE) no later than May 1, 2026, 10:00 AM Central Time. Emailed inquiries will not be accepted.
Key Contacts
- Cori A. Caimi: 504-862-1352, Cori.A.Caimi@usace.army.mil
- Bambi Raja: 504-862-1499, Bambi.L.Raja@usace.army.mil