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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Quick Summary
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Vicksburg District, has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) Solicitation Number W912EE26BA003 for the lease of one cutterhead, hydraulic pipeline dredge. This dredge, not less than 24-inch diameter, must be fully operated with attendant plant and personnel, and have a draft not to exceed 9 feet. It will be used for construction and maintenance dredging within the Vicksburg District – MS River Ports and Harbors. This is an Unrestricted procurement, with bids due by March 24, 2026, at 2:00 PM Central Time.
Scope of Work
The work involves furnishing, delivering, and operating the specified cutterhead hydraulic pipeline dredge, fully equipped with attendant plant and personnel. The primary function is construction and maintenance dredging. Specific requirements for dredge size, pump horsepower, cutterhead horsepower, and pipeline length are detailed in the solicitation's specifications.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price Construction Contract (IFB)
- Estimated Value: Between $5 Million and $10 Million
- Period of Performance: 365 Calendar Days from the date of the Notice to Proceed
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted
- NAICS Code: 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction), with a size standard of $37 Million for Dredging and Other Surface Cleanup Activities
- PSC Code: Z1KF (Maintenance Of Dredging Facilities)
- Place of Performance: Vicksburg District – MS River Ports and Harbors (including broader areas within the Mississippi Valley Division for consolidated requirements).
Submission & Evaluation
- Bid Opening Date & Time: March 24, 2026, 2:00 PM Central Time
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
- Required Submissions: Offerors must submit a complete and signed SF-1442 with acknowledged amendments, a complete Bid Schedule, Contractor Information Sheet, and a Dredge and Attendant Plant Characteristic Sheet. A Bid Guarantee is required.
- Inquiries: Technical inquiries and questions must be submitted via Bidder Inquiry in ProjNet at www.projnet.org.
- Plans & Specifications: Official plans and specifications are available on SAM.gov (https://sam.gov/).
- Registration: Bidders must have and maintain an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) at http://sam.gov, including the NAICS code they are bidding under.
Additional Notes
This procurement consolidates requirements for construction and maintenance dredging across multiple sites, justified by substantial cost savings (estimated $2.13M), improved quality, and enhanced mission success. The Vicksburg District contact for additional information is Andrew McCaskill (andrew.mccaskill@usace.army.mil).