Bid guide
How to bid on Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Bulkhead Fabrication for USACE Mobile District
What the agency is buying and why it matters
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Mobile District, is planning to acquire two fiber-reinforced polymer composite bulkheads. One bulkhead is for the Holt Lock and the other for Okatibbee Dam. This involves the complete fabrication, shop testing, and delivery of these structures.
This is an opportunity for fabricators and manufacturers to provide input on the manufacturing feasibility, quality control, and transport logistics for these projects. The government has authorized funding and intends to use feedback from industry to finalize the acquisition package.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
A virtual Industry Day will be held on September 30, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM CDT. Optional individual breakout sessions will follow, starting at 11:30 AM CDT.
To attend the Industry Day and participate in breakout sessions, you must email the project managers by 4:00 PM CDT on September 18, 2026. Provide your name, contact information, and company name. If no contractors respond, the Industry Day will be canceled. A formal solicitation is expected in early 2027.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is ideal for fabricators and manufacturers specializing in plastics product manufacturing, specifically those with experience in fiber-reinforced polymer composite structures. The relevant NAICS code is 326199, All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing.
Firms that can provide labor, materials, shop facilities, and equipment for fabrication, shop-testing, and delivery of such structures are encouraged to participate. The agency is particularly interested in firms that can offer consultation on manufacturing feasibility, quality control, and transport logistics.
How to respond
To access the opportunity details and prepare for the Industry Day, click “View original source” on the portal. If you land on the portal’s homepage, click the link again to go directly to the bid.
You may need a free account to view documents, though this is not always required. To attend the virtual Industry Day and participate in individual breakout sessions, email Ashley Kleinschrodt (Holt Bulkhead) and Jonas White (Okatibbee Bulkhead) by 4:00 PM CDT on September 18, 2026. Include your name, contact information, and the company you represent.
Practical tips for preparing a competitive response
Since this is an Industry Day for feedback, focus on providing constructive input regarding the draft drawings and technical specifications. Highlight your firm's capabilities in fabrication, quality control, and logistics for similar projects.
Be prepared to discuss material and component procurement, including long-lead items and specialty steel sourcing. Emphasize your experience with shop testing and quality assurance parameters. Clearly articulate your firm's ability to meet delivery requirements and shipping constraints for large structures.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from DEPT of the Army; the original posting controls.