Mississippi River, Baton Rouge to the Gulf, Southwest Pass Maintenance Dredging Non- Continuous Mile 6.0 AHP to Mile 19.5 BHP Cutterhead Dredge No. 2-2026 Specification No. OM26276
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 Department of the Army, New Orleans District (USACE) has issued a Presolicitation for Mississippi River Southwest Pass Maintenance Dredging (Non-Continuous Mile 6.0 AHP to Mile 19.5 BHP) using a cutterhead dredge. This project, identified as Specification No. OM26276, has an estimated magnitude between $10,000,000 and $25,000,000. The solicitation is anticipated to be issued around February 20, 2026.
Scope of Work
The work requires furnishing one fully crewed and equipped cutterhead dredge with a discharge size of 30 inches or greater (ID), complete with all attendant plant and crew. Operations will primarily occur in the Mississippi River Southwest Pass Area, with potential work in other areas within the New Orleans District. This is for maintenance dredging.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (future solicitation for a construction contract)
- Magnitude: $10,000,000.00 to $25,000,000.00
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Product Service Code: Y1KF (Construction Of Dredging Facilities)
- Anticipated Solicitation Issue Date: On or about February 20, 2026
- Anticipated Bid Opening Date: To be established in a future amendment (The listed response date of February 20, 2028, is likely a placeholder for the future solicitation's deadline)
- Published Date: February 6, 2026
Additional Information
Interested vendors are encouraged to register on SAM.gov as an Interested Vendor for this opportunity. 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.
Contact Information
- Primary: Cori A. Caimi (Cori.A.Caimi@usace.army.mil, 504-862-1352)
- Secondary: Jeffrey Sprunger (jeffrey.s.sprunger@usace.army.mil, 504-862-1631)