West Shore Lake Pontchartrain, Louisiana, Hurricane and Storm Damage Risk Reduction Project, WSLP-103A Levee, Floodwall and Gate, Sta. 819+87 B/L to Sta. 827+95 B/L, St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana
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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 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), New Orleans District, is conducting market research via a Sources Sought notice to identify qualified small businesses for the West Shore Lake Pontchartrain (WSLP) Hurricane and Storm Damage Risk Reduction Project, WSLP-103A Levee, Floodwall and Gate in St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana. This is not a solicitation for proposals; responses will inform future acquisition planning. The estimated magnitude for the construction project is between $5M and $20M. Responses are due by March 11, 2026, at 11:00 AM.
Scope of Work
The project involves the construction of reinforced concrete T-type floodwalls, a structural steel swing gate, and approximately 636 feet of adjacent levees. This includes placing approximately 1,290 tons of sand and 4,445 cubic yards of clay material. The construction contract is anticipated to be advertised in the 2nd quarter of 2026, with completion scheduled by 2028.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- NAICS: 237990, Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
- Estimated Magnitude: $5M - $20M
- Focus: Identifying small businesses with capability for this type of heavy civil engineering construction.
- Response Due: March 11, 2026, 11:00 AM (Central Time, assumed)
- Published: February 25, 2026
- Anticipated Solicitation: Q2 2026
- Anticipated Completion: 2028
Required Response Elements
Interested firms must submit a Statement of Capability (SOC) addressing their skills, experience, knowledge, and equipment for levee, floodwall, and swing gate construction. The SOC should include:
- Firm's name, address, phone, and point of contact.
- CAGE Code and UEI number.
- Responses to general questions (e.g., bonding level, small business categories, intent to bid, partnering, subcontracting limitations).
- Specific experience in levee construction (e.g., transporting/compacting >50,000cy clay, placing materials on soft soils, averaging 2,000 cy/day embankment placement).
- Specific experience in floodwall/structures construction (e.g., driving pipe piles >60 ft, installing steel sheet pile cofferdams, dynamic load testing).
Submission Instructions
Submit information to Melissa Vaughn at Melissa.A.Vaughn@usace.army.mil. For large files, email Melissa Vaughn to request access to DoD SAFE, providing the name, phone, and email of the uploader. The DoD SAFE link expires after 7 days, so request it when documents are ready for submission.
Evaluation
Responses will be used by the New Orleans District to develop an acquisition plan that supports small business goals. This notice does not restrict the Government's ultimate acquisition approach.