SAM #W912EQ26S1BQ8

USACE Seeks Contractors for Levee Enlargement and Flood Risk Management Construction in Louisiana

The United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Memphis District, is seeking information from qualified contractors for a large-scale levee enlargement and flood risk management project in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana. - Government Buyer: - United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Memphis District - Project Scope: - Enlargement of approximately 9.3 miles of the West Bank Mississippi River Levee (MRL) along the NOV-10A reach - Raising the levee to a crown elevation of 18.6 feet NAVD88 - Construction of wave berms (waterside) and stability berms (landside) using earthen fill - Placement of riprap for erosion protection - Demolition and replacement of local asphalt roadways and concrete slope paving - Installation of grouted riprap - Potential requirement for contractor-furnished borrow material, pending analysis - Estimated Construction Value: - Between $100,000,000 and $250,000,000 - NAICS Code: - 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction) - Notable Requirements: - Specialty trade contractors with heavy and civil engineering experience are encouraged to respond - Emphasis on small business and socioeconomic program participation - Respondents should provide details on relevant project experience, bonding capability, and input on Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in this notice - Place of Performance: - Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana (NOV-10A reach) - Contracting office located at USACE District, Memphis - No product line items or specific part numbers are listed; the procurement is for construction services only

Description

Solicitation Number: W912EQ26S1BQ8 New Orleans to Venice (NOV), NOV-10A, West Bank Mississippi River Levee (MRL), City Price to Empire

This is a SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS and is for a market research survey for information only, to be used for preliminary planning purposes. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL, QUOTATION OR BID, NOR A SYNOPSIS OF A PROPOSED CONTRACT ACTION UNDER FAR SUBPART 5.2. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this synopsis. Respondents will not be notified of the results.

The United States Army Corps of Engineers Memphis District has a Flood Risk Management (FRM) requirement that consists of a levee enlargement along the NOV-10A levee reach in Plaquemines Parish, LA. The NOV-10A levee reach is approximately 9.3 miles long. This project on the West Bank MRL will involve raising the levee to the authorized design grade and constructing wave berms on the waterside of the levee and stability berms on the landside of the levee as deemed necessary with earthen fill. The current levee crown elevation ranges from 12.5 feet to 17.5 feet, NAVD88 (2009.55). The proposed plan will raise the entire reach to the 2-Percent (50-year) Level of Risk Reduction (LORR) crown elevation of 18.6 feet, NAVD88 (2009.55). Stabilization measures required include the installation of earthen landside stability berms or ground improvement measures consisting of deep material mixing. Additional construction activities may include the placement of riprap on the west bank of the Mississippi River, demolition & replacement of local asphalt roadways, demolition & replacement of concrete slope paving, & installation of grouted riprap.

The NOV-10A levee reach could potentially require the use of Contractor Furnished borrow material. However, a borrow analysis will be conducted prior to solicitation based on the availability of Government Furnished borrow at the time.

This project will be a competitive, firm-fixed price contract. The government intends to issue a solicitation; however, the results and analysis of this market research will finalize the determination of the procurement method. The type of set-aside decision to be issued will depend upon the capabilities of the responses to this source sought synopsis.

In accordance with FARs Part 36, the estimated construction price range for this project is between $100,000,000.00 and $250,000,000.00.

The purpose of this synopsis is to conduct market research to help identify capable, potential sources and to establish if this requirement can be set-aside for small business or other socioeconomic programs including: Small Business, 8(a) firms, HUBZone, WOSB, EDWOSB, and SDVOSB. Those programs are highly encouraged to respond.

The synopsis and solicitation, if issued, will be made available on SAM.gov. It is the potential offeror’s responsibility to monitor SAM.gov for issuance of any future solicitation that may result from this Sources Sought Synopsis. NAICS Code: 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction). This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in heavy and civil engineering construction projects (excluding highway, street, bridge, and distribution line construction).

The work performed may include new work, reconstruction, rehabilitation, and repairs. Specialty trade contractors are included in this industry if they are engaged in activities primarily related to heavy and civil engineering construction projects (excluding highway, street, bridge, distribution line, oil and gas structure, and utilities building and structure construction). Construction projects involving water resources (e.g., dredging and land drainage), development of marine facilities, and projects involving open space improvement (e.g., parks and trails) are included in this industry.

Small Business Size Standard: $49.5 Million

Product and Service Code (PSC): Y1PZ - Construction of Other Non-Building Facilities

Requirement: Firms responding to this announcement are requested to demonstrate in writing their capability to perform the work for this project by addressing the following items:

Provide the firm’s name, address, Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) #, firm business size, and socio-economic status. Provide examples (minimum of three) of projects similar in nature to the work in the above project description your firm has performed in the past 8 years. Each example should include a detailed project description, location, the dollar value of the project, the beginning and end date of the project. These projects should be relevant in terms of size, scope, and complexity. For the relevant example projects requested in item (2), indicate whether your firm was the prime or subcontractor. If the prime, indicate what percentage of the work you performed. If the firm was a subcontractor, identify your role in the contract and explain the relevancy of the role. Also provide copies of performance ratings for projects submitted and resumes of key personnel. Provide a list of the firm’s current ongoing projects, the bonding amount, and the expected completion dates. Firms’ Bonding Capability (construction bonding level per contract and aggregate bonding level, both expressed in dollars, via letter from the bonding company). The Government is requesting that the interested firm answer the following questions about Project Labor Agreements (PLAs):

a. Do you have knowledge that a PLA has been used in the local area on projects of this kind? If so, please provide supporting documentation.

b. Are you aware of skilled labor shortages in the area for those crafts that will be needed to complete the referenced project? If so, please elaborate and provide supporting documentation where possible.

c. Do you have knowledge that a PLA has been used in the local area on project? If so, please elaborate and provide supporting documentation where possible.

d. Are you aware of time-sensitive issues/scheduling requirements that would affect the rate at which the referenced project should be completed? If so, please elaborate and provide supporting documentation where possible.

e. Identify specific reasons why you do not believe a PLA advances the Federal Government’s interest in achieving economy and efficiency in federal procurement.

f. Identify any additional information you believe should be considered on the use of a PLA on the referenced project.

g. Identify any additional information you believe should be considered on the non-use of a PLA on the referenced project.

The information gathered in this exercise should include the following information on projects completed in the last 2-5 years:

Project Name and Location Detailed Project Description Initial Cost Estimate vs. Actual final cost Was the project completed on time? Number of craft trades present on the project Was a PLA used? Were there any challenges experienced during the project?

Small Business Firms only

Small Business Description: Provide capability of performing the work, either by 100% self-performance or through teaming. Specifically, if you would not be self-performing 100% of the work, please provide:

An estimate of your self-performance and a proposed team approach (for example: are you part of an approved mentor protégé team through the SBA 8(a) or All Small Mentor Protégé Program?

Will you be teaming with other small businesses to meet the self-performance requirements?

Will your subcontractors be primarily small businesses?

What type of work would likely be subcontracted?

Have you performed this type of work previously with similar teaming arrangements? If so, what were issues with contract performance?

NOTE: Small businesses may submit a capability statement that includes the expertise of large business partner companies under a teaming arrangement. If a teaming arrangement is contemplated, then the response to this source sought must clearly discuss the areas of the Draft Performance Work Statement that the small business firm intends to perform and the specific areas that the large business teaming partner intends to perform. Please note that at least 15% of the total contract value must be incurred by or for personnel of the small business firm (or similarly situated entities) pursuant to FAR clause 52.219-14, "Limitations on Subcontracting" (NOV 2011). In order for the Government to make a Small Business (SB) set-aside (or other socioeconomic subcategory) determination, it is emphasized that SB concerns provide sufficient written information to clearly demonstrate their capacity, capability, and responsibility (in accordance with FAR 9.1 and FAR 19.502(b)(1)).

Magnitude of Work: Between $100,000,000.00 and $250,000,000.00

Contract Duration: TBD (solicitation)

Estimated Start Date: (Exact date TBD)

Site Visit Time & Date: TBD (solicitation)

Response Time & Date: 18 June 2026 at 10:00 am (CST)

All interested parties should submit qualifying documentation no later than the response time and date to the below address. Electronic submissions are acceptable. Send via email (PDF format) to:

Ms. Darcel Rice at darcel.g.glenn@usace.army.mil. Interested firms shall provide one copy of the above documentation. Responses shall be limited to ten (10) pages. The Government will not pay for any material provided in response to this market survey; nor return the data provided.

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