WSLP- 103a Frenier Floodgates in St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana

SOL #: W912P826-SS-0004Sources Sought

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Dept Of The Army

W07V ENDIST NEW ORLEANS

NEW ORLEANS, LA, 70118-3651, United States

Place of Performance

New Orleans, LA

NAICS

Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237990)

PSC

Construction Of Other Non Building Facilities (Y1PZ)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/25c51273d2374143bcd9212b78f2c415/view

Timeline

Posted

Feb 24, 2026

Last Updated

Feb 25, 2026

Response Deadline

Mar 11, 2026, 4:00 PM

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 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), New Orleans District, is conducting market research via a Sources Sought notice for the WSLP-103A Frenier Floodgates project in St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana. This effort aims to identify qualified sources, particularly small businesses, capable of constructing reinforced concrete T-type floodwalls, a structural steel swing gate, and adjacent levees. The estimated magnitude for this construction project is between $5M and $20M. Responses are due by March 11, 2026.

Purpose & Scope

This Sources Sought is for market research only and is not a solicitation. USACE intends to use the information gathered to develop an acquisition plan and determine small business capabilities for the West Shore Lake Pontchartrain Project. The project's scope includes constructing floodwalls, a structural steel swing gate, and approximately 636 feet of levees, involving significant quantities of sand (1,290 tons) and clay (4,445 cubic yards). The construction contract is currently scheduled to be advertised in the 2nd quarter of 2026, with project completion anticipated by 2028.

Requirements for Response

Interested firms must submit a Statement of Capability (SOC) demonstrating their skills, experience, knowledge, and equipment for levee, floodwall, and swing gate construction. Specific experience areas to address include:

Levee Construction: Transporting, processing, compacting, and testing clay materials (over 50,000 cy); placing sand/clay on soft, marshy soils in southeast Louisiana; averaging 2,000 cy/day embankment placement.
Floodwall/Structures Construction: Driving pipe piles (greater than 60 feet); installing steel sheet pile cofferdams; dynamic load testing (PDA testing). Respondents must also provide firm details, CAGE Code, UEI number, construction bonding level, small business socioeconomic categories, willingness to bid, potential for partnering/joint ventures, and ability to meet subcontracting limitations.

Contract Details & Timeline

Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
NAICS: 237990 - Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
Estimated Magnitude: $5M - $20M
Set-Aside: Focus on identifying small businesses (no formal set-aside yet)
Response Due: March 11, 2026, 11:00 AM (CST)
Published: February 24, 2026

Submission Information

Responses must be submitted via email to Melissa Vaughn (Melissa.A.Vaughn@usace.army.mil). For large files, request DoD SAFE access by emailing Melissa Vaughn with contact details; a link will be generated and expires after 7 days.