How to bid on Mississippi River, New Orleans Harbor Cutterhead Dredge No. 1-2025 for the Dept of the Army

What the Army Corps of Engineers is buying

The Department of the Army is seeking a fully crewed and equipped hydraulic pipeline cutterhead dredge. This equipment will be used for work in the New Orleans Harbor Reach of the Mississippi River and the adjacent lock forebays of the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway.

This project is valued between $5 million and $10 million. This is an opportunity for construction firms specializing in dredging operations to secure a significant government contract.

Key dates and what happens at the deadline

This Request for Information (RFI) was published on April 30, 2025. The deadline for responses is May 11, 2027, at 12:00 PM ET.

The official solicitation, W912P825BA009, is expected to be issued on or about April 11, 2025. A specific bid opening date will be established in a future amendment to the solicitation.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for construction firms with expertise in hydraulic pipeline cutterhead dredging. Vendors should be capable of providing a fully crewed and equipped dredge for work in river and waterway environments.

The project's magnitude of construction, between $5 million and $10 million, indicates it is for established firms with the capacity for large-scale dredging operations.

How to respond to this solicitation

To access the solicitation documents, you will need to go to Sam.gov. The files will be available through a link on the Sam.gov website. You may need Adobe Acrobat Reader to open .pdf files.

For marketing purposes, you are encouraged to register as an Interested Vendor on beta.Sam.gov. This can be done by clicking on the solicitation title and selecting 'Register as an Interested Vendor'.

Offerors must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for a government contract award. The SAM internet address is sam.gov.

Tips for preparing a competitive response

Ensure your SAM registration is active and up-to-date well before the bid deadline. Any issues with your registration could prevent you from receiving an award.

Thoroughly review all solicitation documents once they are released. Pay close attention to the scope of work, technical specifications, and any specific requirements for equipment and crew.

Consider posting any prospective subcontracting opportunities on the Small Business Administration's Subnet to connect with potential partners or subcontractors.