W912EE26BA003 - Lease of One Cutterhead, Hydraulic Pipeline Dredge (Not Less Than 24-Inch Diameter) Fully Operated with Attendant Plant and Personnel, and with a Draft not to Exceed 9 Feet, for Construction and Maintenance Dredging - MS River Harbors
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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.
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- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
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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), Vicksburg District (MVK), has issued a Special Notice regarding the consolidation of requirements for construction and maintenance dredging at multiple sites on the Mississippi River, Red River, and Ouachita-Black Rivers. This notice is for informational purposes only and is not a request for proposals or invitation for bids; a separate solicitation will be issued. The procurement involves the lease of one fully operated cutterhead, hydraulic pipeline dredge.
Scope of Work
The consolidated procurement will cover construction and maintenance dredging activities within the Vicksburg District and potentially other districts within the Mississippi Valley Division. Key requirements include:
- Lease of one cutterhead, hydraulic pipeline dredge (not less than 24-inch diameter).
- Dredge must be fully operated with attendant plant and personnel.
- Draft of the dredge not to exceed 9 feet.
- Work will be performed at various Mississippi River ports and harbors, and at lock and dams and revetments along the Red River and Ouachita/Black Rivers.
Contract Details
- Acquisition Strategy: Unrestricted, Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) contract.
- Estimated Value: $12,000,000.
- NAICS Code: 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction, Dredging and Surface Cleanup Activities) with a size standard of $37M.
- Product Service Code (PSC): Z1KF (Maintenance of Dredging Facilities).
- Construction Period: Not to exceed 365 calendar days.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
The procurement is advertised as unrestricted. Market research indicates limited opportunities for small business subcontracting in dredging.
Additional Notes
MVK has determined that consolidating these requirements is necessary and justified, citing substantial benefits including an estimated $2,130,000 in cost savings, improved quality, reduced acquisition cycle times, and enhanced mission success. This approach reflects a shift from stand-alone contracts to consolidated FFP contracts for capacity and cost-effectiveness. This notice serves as a determination and findings document, not a solicitation, and therefore does not detail submission or evaluation criteria.
Deadlines
This informational notice was published on January 29, 2026, with a response date of February 12, 2026.
Contact Information
- Primary: Andrew McCaskill, andrew.mccaskill@usace.army.mil, 601-631-5248
- Secondary: Robert Ellis Screws, Ellis.Screws@usace.army.mil, 601-631-7527