New Orleans to Venice (NOV)-11 West Bank MS River Levee, Buras to Fort Jackson Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana
Overview
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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 United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Memphis District is conducting a Sources Sought for market research regarding the New Orleans to Venice (NOV)-11 West Bank MS River Levee enlargement project in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana. This project is estimated to be between $100,000,000 and $250,000,000. Responses are due by January 23, 2026, at 10:00 am (CST).
Scope of Work
The requirement involves enlarging the approximately 5.2-mile NOV-11 levee reach by raising it to an authorized design grade with earthen fill. The current levee crown elevation ranges from 10 to 15 feet, NAVD88, and will be raised to 17.21 to 17.71 feet, NAVD88. Stabilization measures include installing earthen landside stability berms or ground improvement (deep material mixing). Additional construction may involve riprap placement on the Mississippi River's west bank, demolition and replacement of local asphalt roadways, concrete slope paving, and installation of grouted riprap. Contractor-furnished borrow material will likely be required.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research for a competitive, firm-fixed price contract)
- Estimated Value: $100,000,000.00 to $250,000,000.00
- NAICS Code: 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction)
- Small Business Size Standard: $45 Million
- Product and Service Code (PSC): Y1PZ (Construction Of Other Non-Building Facilities)
- Set-Aside: Market research to determine potential set-asides for Small Business, 8(a), HUBZone, Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), Economically Disadvantaged WOSB (EDWOSB), and Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).
- Response Due: January 23, 2026, at 10:00 am (CST)
- Published: January 7, 2026
Evaluation
The purpose of this synopsis is to conduct market research to identify capable, potential sources and determine if the requirement can be set-aside for small businesses or other socioeconomic programs. The results will finalize the procurement method.
Response Requirements
Interested firms must submit documentation (limited to 10 pages) addressing:
- Firm's name, address, UEI, business size, and socio-economic status.
- Minimum of three similar projects performed in the past 8 years (detailed description, location, dollar value, dates, prime/subcontractor role, performance ratings).
- Resume of key personnel.
- List of current on-going projects, bonding amount, and expected completion dates.
- Firm's bonding capability (per contract and aggregate).
- Answers to specific questions regarding Project Labor Agreements (PLAs).
- For small businesses: capability of performing work (100% self-performance or teaming approach, including mentor-protégé, small business teaming, subcontractor types, and past teaming experience).
Responses should be sent via email (PDF format) to Ms. Darcel Rice at darcel.g.glenn@usace.army.mil. Offerors are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov for any future solicitation.