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How to respond to the Calcasieu River FRP Tainter Gate notice for the Army
What the Army is researching
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District, is conducting market research on vendors able to support a fiberglass-reinforced plastic (FRP) tainter gate for the Calcasieu River Saltwater Barrier.
This is a sources-sought notice, not a request for bids. The agency is seeking information about vendor capabilities, rather than asking for a priced offer.
Deadline and what it means
The notice lists a deadline of November 4, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. ET. The full description asks for responses no later than 1:00 p.m. local time on November 4, 2026.
Because the notice gives both times, confirm the applicable local-time deadline before submitting. Send your response by email; this notice does not describe a bid opening.
Who this opportunity suits
This notice may suit firms with relevant capabilities to support an FRP tainter gate, including businesses that can clearly describe their experience and resources for this type of work.
The opportunity is categorized as supplies, but the notice does not provide further technical specifications or define the eventual procurement.
How to respond
Prepare a capabilities statement no longer than 20 pages. Email it to Taylor Brandon at [email protected] and Karen Hargrave at [email protected] by the stated deadline.
To access the notice through the portal, click “View original source.” If the first click opens the portal homepage, click it again to go to the opportunity. A free account may be needed to view documents, though some opportunities do not require one.
Prepare a clear capabilities statement
Keep the statement focused on the FRP tainter gate requirement. Explain what your firm can do, what relevant experience and resources it has, and how those capabilities relate to the notice.
Check the page count and confirm that the email reaches both listed recipients before the applicable deadline. Since this is market research rather than a request for bids, focus on a clear account of capability rather than treating the response as a price proposal.
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Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
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