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Lease of One Cutterhead, Hydraulic Pipeline Dredge (Not Less Than 18-Inch Diameter), Fully Operated with Attendant Plant and Personnel, and with a Draft not to Exceed 9 Feet, for Construction and Maintenance Dredging within the Vicksburg District
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Vicksburg District, is conducting market research under a sources-sought notice to assess industry capability in providing a hydraulic-cutterhead dredge with a minimum 18-inch diameter for construction and maintenance dredging operations along the Mississippi River harbors and lock approaches of the JBJ Waterway (Red River). The intent is to determine the availability of qualified contractors—both large and small businesses, including small disadvantaged, HUBZone, woman-owned, and service-disabled veteran-owned firms—who can mobilize immediately and perform dredging in challenging conditions involving sand, gravel, silt, mud, clay, and debris such as stumps, logs, and riprap, with pipeline lengths up to 6,500 feet. No contract award is anticipated based on this notice, nor is any commitment made by the government; this is strictly for acquisition planning purposes and no reimbursement will be provided for costs incurred in responding. Responses must be submitted as a single PDF no later than May 8, 2025, via email to the designated point of contact, and must not exceed five pages, with an optional one-page executive summary. Each submission must include a company history, demonstration of relevant experience, up to five recent government contracts with reference contacts, detailed business information including CAGE/UEI code, NAICS registrations, business size certifications, joint venture details if applicable, and bonding capacity both per contract and aggregate. The North American Industry Classification System code is 237990 with a $37 million size standard, and the dredge must have a draft not exceeding nine feet. The government has not yet determined whether any future solicitation will be set aside for small businesses or other socio-economic categories, and responses will solely inform future acquisition strategy.
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Vicksburg, MS, 39183, USASet-Aside
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W912EE - THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A SOLICITATION ANNOUNCEMENT. THE SUBMISSION OF THIS INFORMATION IS FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. IT IS NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT TO PROCURE ANY SERVICES, AND THE VICKSBURG DISTRICT DOES NOT INTEND TO AWARD A CONTRACT ON THE BASIS OF THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Vicksburg District (MVK) is conducting market research to determine the availability of a hydraulic-cutterhead dredge, not less than 18-inches in diameter. For the purposes of this announcement MVK is seeking to identify the availability of an (18” or larger dredge) for potential riverine dredging of the Ms. River Harbors and/or lock approaches of the JBJ Waterway (Red River) within the MVK area of responsibility.
A market survey is being conducted to determine if there are a reasonable number of firms, large or small businesses, capable of mobilizing and interested in performing the required work in the required locations.
A decision as to whether the work will be set-aside for specific socio-economic category businesses is pending. We would like to hear from large business, small businesses, small disadvantaged businesses, HUBZONE small businesses, woman-owned small businesses, or service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. In any case, if you are interested in this work, please respond accordingly.
Responses to this sources-sought announcement will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. The NAICS Code for this acquisition is 237990 – Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction – Dredging and Surface Cleanup Activities with a size standard of $37 million.
This Sources Sought Synopsis shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government, nor will any reimbursement be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this request or any follow up information requests. NO SOLICITATION IS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE.
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:
For the purpose of market research, USACE MVK will be utilizing this request for information to determine the availability of sources capable of providing the services required as well as the acquisition approach best suited for this project.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Vicksburg District (MVK) is planning for the solicitation & award of contracts for dredging at Mississippi River Ports and Harbors and for dredging on the JBJ Waterway. Contractors would be required to furnish all plant, labor, materials, and equipment necessary for performing construction and maintenance dredging. The material to be dredged will consist of sand, gravel, loose rock, silt, mud and clay; and in certain localities stumps, roots, logs, riprap, driftwood, sunken objects, and miscellaneous debris may be encountered. The dredge must be equipped with suitable pump impellers and cutters to efficiently handle these varying materials on pipeline lengths up to 6,500 feet. Dredges should be available immediately, and contractors should have adequate bonding capability to bid the work.
RESPONSE FORMAT:
Responses shall not exceed five (5) pages in total, inclusive of all offeror attachments. A one (1) page executive summary shall not be considered part of the total page limit. The Capability Statement shall be comprised of the below information:
1. Brief History of the company.
2. Experience in delivering same or similar services/supplies. This section shall demonstrate the offer’s experience and ability to provide skilled personnel and manage requirements that are the same or similar to those addressed in the project description or PWS.
3. List of current or previous contracts: The offeror shall provide contract title, contract number, period of performance, dollar amount, and description of work performed on up to five Government contracts. List should be limited to work performed within the last five years and include reference name, email, and phone number.
4. General information:
a. Company name, address, point of contact, telephone number, and e-mail address.
b. CAGE Code/UEI Number
c. NAICS (list all NAICS under which your firm is registered)
d. Offeror’s business size to include designation as Certified Small Businesses, 8(a) contractors, HUBZone Certified Small Business Concerns, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses, and Women-Owned Small For 8(a) Contractors, please include anticipated graduation date from the 8(a) Program.
e. Identification of Joint Venture, if applicable (Business Name, Business Size and Cage Code of JV).
5. Offeror’s bonding capability (construction bonding level per contract and aggregate construction bonding level, both expressed in dollars).
Interested contractors shall submit their responses by e-mail only. Responses should be submitted as a single PDF document. Responses to this notice are due no later than 12:00 PM Central Daylight Time on Friday, May 8, 2025, via e-mail to the primary point of contact listed Andrew McCaskill at andrew.mccaskill@usace.army.mil.
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