Bid guide
How to bid on Southwest Pass Maintenance Dredging (OM26277) for the Dept of the Army
What the agency is buying
The Department of the Army is seeking a fully crewed and equipped cutterhead dredge. This dredge must have a discharge pipe with an inside diameter of 30 inches or greater. The work involves maintenance dredging in the Mississippi River Southwest Pass area and potentially other locations within the New Orleans District.
This project is estimated to be between $10 million and $25 million. This is a significant opportunity for firms specializing in large-scale dredging operations.
Key dates and deadlines
This solicitation was published on April 16, 2026. The deadline for responses is April 15, 2028, at 11:30 AM ET. A specific bid opening date will be announced later through an amendment to the solicitation.
It is important to submit your response before the deadline. Late submissions are generally not accepted.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for construction firms with expertise in large-scale marine dredging, particularly those operating cutterhead dredges. The requirement for a 30-inch or greater discharge pipe indicates a need for substantial equipment and operational capacity.
Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for an award. This is a standard requirement for government contracts.
How to respond
To access the solicitation documents, you will need to go to Sam.gov. The files will be available via a link on the Sam.gov page for this opportunity. You may need Adobe Acrobat Reader to open the .pdf files.
You are encouraged to register as an Interested Vendor on Sam.gov by clicking on the solicitation title and then the 'Register as an Interested Vendor' button. This helps with marketing and receiving updates. Offerers can also post subcontracting opportunities on the Small Business Administration's Subnet.
Tips for a competitive response
Carefully review all solicitation documents to ensure your proposed dredge and crew meet all specified requirements, especially the discharge pipe diameter. Clearly detail your equipment's capabilities and your crew's experience with similar projects.
Given the project's magnitude, highlight your firm's capacity to manage a project of this scale and duration. Provide evidence of past performance on comparable dredging operations. Ensure your SAM registration is active and up-to-date well before the submission deadline.
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.