Mississippi River, Baton Rouge to Gulf, Southwest Pass Hopper Dredge Contract No. 5-2026 (OM26005)
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 Department of the Army, USACE New Orleans District, has issued a presolicitation for Hopper Dredge Contract No. 5-2026 (OM26005). This project involves furnishing one fully crewed and equipped self-propelled trailing suction type hopper dredge for operations in the Mississippi River, Baton Rouge to Gulf, Southwest Pass, and potentially other areas. The estimated magnitude of construction is between $10,000,000.00 and $25,000,000.00.
Scope of Work
The primary work consists of providing a fully crewed and equipped self-propelled trailing suction type hopper dredge. Dredging activities will be performed in the Mississippi River and Southwest Pass, with the possibility of work extending to other locations within and outside the New Orleans District.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (for a future contract)
- Product Service Code: Y1KF (Construction Of Dredging Facilities)
- Magnitude: $10,000,000.00 to $25,000,000.00
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Anticipated Solicitation Issue: On or about April 30, 2026
- Bid Opening Date: To be established in a future amendment
- Published: April 16, 2026
Important Information
Solicitation documents will be made available on SAM.gov. Vendors are encouraged to register as an Interested Vendor on SAM.gov for marketing purposes and to post 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.
Contact Information
For further inquiries, please contact:
- Cori A. Caimi: Cori.A.Caimi@usace.army.mil, 504-862-1352
- Bambi Raja: Bambi.L.Raja@usace.army.mil, 504-862-1499