How to bid on Mississippi Delta Headwaters Project LD-23-01 for DEPT of Defense

What the agency is buying

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Vicksburg District, is seeking a contractor to construct three grade control structures and Longitudinal Peaked Stone Toe Dikes with Tiebacks in Tate County, Mississippi. This work includes clearing, grubbing, excavation, backfill, embankment, water control, storm water pollution prevention, and environmental protection.

This is a firm fixed-price construction contract with an estimated value between $1 million and $5 million. The project must be completed within 180 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed.

Key dates and deadlines

The solicitation was published on August 06, 2026. Bids are due by September 08, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET. Bids will be evaluated based on the lowest price submitted.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is a Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) set-aside. The relevant North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) Code is 237990, Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction, with a size standard of $45 Million. Firms must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) and include the NAICS code they are bidding under. Joint Ventures must also have a valid SAM registration for the JV entity.

How to respond

The official plans and specifications are available through the PIEE Solicitation Module Link found in the Attachments/Links Section of the posting. Compact discs and hard copies are not available. Telephone and fax requests will not be honored.

To access the solicitation, click the "View original source" link. 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.

Bidders are encouraged to check the website frequently for any amendments to the solicitation, as this is the only method for distributing updates prior to closing. Technical inquiries and questions should be submitted via Bidder Inquiry in ProjNet at www.projnet.org once the solicitation is available.

Practical tips for preparing a competitive response

Since this is a lowest price award, ensure your bid is as competitive as possible while still covering all costs and allowing for a reasonable profit margin. Carefully review all specifications and requirements to avoid any omissions that could lead to disqualification or unexpected costs.

Confirm your SAM registration is active and includes the correct NAICS code well before the deadline. If you are a Joint Venture, ensure your JV entity has its own valid SAM registration. Inactive or incorrect registrations can prevent an award.

Pay close attention to the 180-calendar-day completion period. Develop a realistic project schedule and resource plan to demonstrate your capability to meet this timeline. Factor in potential delays and contingencies.