Mississippi River, Baton Rouge to Gulf, Southwest Pass Hopper Dredge Contract No. 5-2026 (OM26005)
Overview
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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 Mississippi River, Baton Rouge to Gulf, Southwest Pass Hopper Dredge Contract No. 5-2026 (OM26005). This opportunity 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.
Scope of Work
The work involves furnishing one fully crewed and equipped self-propelled trailing suction type hopper dredge. Dredging operations will primarily be performed in the Mississippi River and Southwest Pass, with potential for work in other areas both inside and outside the New Orleans District.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation
- Estimated Value: $10,000,000.00 to $25,000,000.00
- Product Service Code: Y1KF (Construction Of Dredging Facilities)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Solicitation Release: On or about April 30, 2026
- Bid Opening Date: To be established in a future amendment
- Published Date: April 15, 2026
Additional Information
Solicitation documents will be posted on Sam.gov. Interested vendors are encouraged to register on Sam.gov to receive updates and to post prospective subcontracting opportunities on the Small Business Administration's Subnet. Offerors must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for a Government contract award.
Contacts
- Primary: Cori A. Caimi (Cori.A.Caimi@usace.army.mil, 504-862-1352)
- Secondary: Bambi Raja (Bambi.L.Raja@usace.army.mil, 504-862-1499)