The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Vicksburg District, is conducting a sources sought notice for the modification of thirty-four (34) mat barges utilized for transporting articulated concrete mattresses. The project entails replacing existing C-channel runners on the barges with 6” x 14” rectangle tubing, requiring contractors to provide all necessary labor, equipment, and materials for the modifications. This procurement is critical for maintaining the operational efficiency of the barges, which measure 160’ long, 34’ wide, and 9.5’ tall, and is expected to commence in January 2026, with completion by June 30, 2026. Interested firms, particularly small and disadvantaged businesses, should submit their responses by 2:00 PM Central on December 19, 2025, to Javonta Roper at javonta.a.roper@usace.army.mil, with additional contacts provided for further inquiries.

A.02. Scope of Work_Mat Barge Modifications with Drawings.pdf

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Vicksburg District, requires modifications to 34 mat barges used for transporting articulated concrete mattresses. The project involves replacing existing C-channel runners with 6” x 14” rectangle tubing on the barges, which are 160’ long x 34’ wide x 9.5’ tall. Contractors must provide all labor, equipment, and materials, including purchasing and installing new components. Bidders must quote a minimum of five barges and their facility must be located on the Lower Mississippi River, or within specific limits on the Inter Coastal Waterway or Ohio/Tennessee River. Work is expected to start in January 2026, with all modifications completed by June 30, 2026. Detailed requirements include specific welding procedures, material dimensions, and spacing. All contractor welders must be ABS and AWS certified. The government will conduct periodic quality assurance inspections. Security requirements mandate compliance with DoD and Army security training, physical access controls, suspicious activity reporting training, and E-Verify program participation for all personnel.

W912EE:

Title: USACE MVK Mat Barge Modifications W912EE25S0018

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 facilitate a determination of acquisition strategy for this procurement.  The determination of the acquisition strategy for this procurement lies solely with the Government and will be based on market research and information available to the Government from other sources.  A market survey is being conducted to determine if there are a reasonable number of firms, large or small businesses, 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 small businesses, small disadvantaged businesses, HUBZONE small businesses, woman-owned small businesses, or service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses in particular.  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 iss 336611, Ship Building and Repairing. The business size standard for NAICS Code 336611 is 1,300 employees.

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/supplies required as well as the acquisition approach best suited for this project. The Sources Sought notice indicates that the requirement has the potential to be awarded on a multiple-award basis. This is not a commitment. The Government will ultimately decide whether to pursue a single award or multiple awards after evaluating industry capability, market research results, and what best supports mission needs.

**PROJECT DESCRIPTION:**

The Revetment Branch of the Vicksburg District requires the modification of thirty-four (34) mat barges that are used in the transporting of articulated concrete mattress (ACM). The project includes removing the existing C-channel runners that are currently in place on the deck of the barge and replacing them with 6” x 14” runs of rectangle tubing. The mat barges measure 160’ long x 34’ wide x 9.5’ tall. The contractor will be required to provide all the labor, equipment, etc. necessary to remove the existing material on the barges. The contractor will also be required to purchase and install the new material as required in this scope of work. Please see attached Scope of Work for additional information.

**Response format:**

Responses shall not exceed 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 Scope of Work.

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. Firm Name, address(es), points of contact, telephone numbers, and email addresses

b. Cage Code

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. What features of work would be self-performed and what features of work would you subcontract out?

6. What equipment do you or your subcontractor own and what equipment would you have to lease in order to successfully perform this contract?

Submit To:  
Submit the response by email to Javonta Roper, Contract Specialist, at javonta.a.roper@usace.army.mil and carbon copy Brent Hester, Contracting Officer, at richard.b.hester@usace.army.mil and Dustin Cannada, Contracting Officer, at dustin.g.cannada@usace.army.mil. Please note that to be considered for award under any official solicitation, the entity must be registered and “active” in SAM at the time of solicitation response.

Responses should be sent as soon as possible, but not later than 2:00 PM Central, 19 December 2025. Please use the following subject line for the email: “W912EE25S0018 - USACE MVK Mat Barge Modifications”

Telephone inquiries **will not** be accepted or acknowledged.

\*\*See attached Scope of Work\*\*

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