Multiple Award Task Order Contract for the Lease of Cutterhead, Hydraulic Pipeline Dredges (not Less Than 24-Inch Diameter), Fully Operated with Attendant Plant and Personnel, with a Draft not to Exceed 9 Feet, for Construction and Maintenance Dredging wit
ID: W912EE26RA006Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW07V ENDIST VICKSBURGVICKSBURG, MS, 39183-3435, USA

NAICS

Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237990)

PSC

MAINTENANCE OF DREDGING FACILITIES (Z1KF)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/f69b9c7e0ff943a095e748d195b09c59/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Vicksburg District, is preparing to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC) focused on the lease of cutterhead, hydraulic pipeline dredges with a diameter of not less than 24 inches. The procurement aims to secure fully operated dredging services, including the necessary personnel and equipment, for construction and maintenance dredging activities within the Vicksburg District, with a draft not exceeding nine feet. This contract is crucial for maintaining navigable waterways and supporting civil engineering projects, with an estimated contract capacity of $99.5 million over a five-year period. Interested vendors should note that the solicitation is expected to be released around January 2026, with proposals due in February 2026, and can contact Andrew McCaskill at andrew.mccaskill@usace.army.mil or Robert Ellis Screws at Ellis.Screws@usace.army.mil for further information.

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    B.04.Consolidation DF Dredge MATOC FY26.pdf
    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Vicksburg District (MVK), has issued a Determination and Findings for Consolidation for a Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC) for leasing and operating cutterhead hydraulic pipeline dredges. This contract, with a shared capacity of $99.5 million over five years, is for construction and maintenance dredging across multiple sites in Mississippi, Louisiana, and Arkansas. The consolidation is deemed necessary and justified due to substantial cost savings exceeding $55 million over five years, primarily from reduced mobilization/demobilization costs, and significant time savings in acquisition (161 days for stand-alone contracts vs. 81 for MATOC task orders). Market research identified a limited pool of qualified contractors, predominantly large businesses, and concluded that consolidation would not negatively impact small business participation. The MATOC approach allows for evaluation of technical factors like scheduling and dredge availability, ensuring timely and efficient project completion critical for maintaining navigable waterways.
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