Morganza to the Gulf Project, BLH-Wet LA Coastal Zone Resources, Mitigation Bank Credits, CEMVN
Overview
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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 (CEMVN), New Orleans District, intends to procure BLH-Wet, Louisiana Department of Conservation and Energy (DCE) approved mitigation bank credits. These credits are required to offset unavoidable habitat losses resulting from the Morganza to the Gulf (MTG) Project in the Louisiana Coastal Zone. This is a Presolicitation notice, with a Request for Proposal (RFP) anticipated to be issued on or about July 6th, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the purchase of BLH-Wet DCE mitigation bank credits, specifically FM/IM DCE-EFH credits representing 4.59 average annual habitat units (AAHUs). Mitigation banks must meet specific criteria:
- Approved by CEMVN and compliant with their Mitigation Banking Instrument (MBI).
- Located within the Terrebonne Basin (HUC 08090302).
- Provide a matching habitat type.
- Assessment must use version 1.2 of the BLH-Wet Wetland Value Assessment (WVA) Community Model.
- Possess a perpetual conservation servitude/easement.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation (anticipating RFP)
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted procurement
- Award Basis: Lowest-price technically acceptable (LPTA) source selection process.
- Contract Structure: CEMVN may enter into one or more contracts, subject to funding availability.
- Anticipated RFP Release: On or about July 6th, 2026.
- Published Date: June 18, 2026.
Eligibility & Submission
This will be an unrestricted procurement, open to all qualified business concerns. Prospective Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database under NAICS code 523910.
Additional Notes
This synopsis is for informational purposes only and is not a solicitation. Information provided is subject to change. Technical or contractual questions will not be accepted or answered until the official solicitation is issued. Interested vendors are encouraged to register in SAM.gov for marketing purposes. The Contracting Officer is Anedra A. Baldwin, and the Contract Specialist is Evan G. Woitha.