# PIEE #W912BU26RA031

Solicitation for Large Class Hopper Dredge (LCHD-ESS) for Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District

**Buyer:** W2SD ENDIST PHILADELPHIA
**Posted:** September 01, 2026
**Respond By:** March 15, 2027
**Identifier:** W912BU26RA031
**NAICS:** 336611

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District, is seeking proposals for the procurement of a Large Class Hopper Dredge (LCHD-ESS) to replace the ageing Dredge ESSAYONS.
- Government Buyer:
  - U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District
  - Solicitation issued by W2SD ENDIST PHILADELPHIA
- Products/Services Requested:
  - Large Class Hopper Dredge (LCHD-ESS)
    - 6,500 cubic yard capacity
    - Diesel-electric power system
    - Azimuthing thruster propulsion
    - Includes vessel, components, materials, and spare parts
    - Quantity: 1
    - Delivery to U.S. Moorings, Portland, Oregon
- Unique/Notable Requirements:
  - Liquidated damages for late delivery
  - Bid guarantee required
  - Payment and performance bonding
  - Compliance with Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) under DO-A3 Ships
  - Not set aside for small business concerns
- OEMs and Vendors:
  - No specific OEMs or vendors named in the solicitation
- NAICS Code: 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing)
- Period of Performance:
  - Delivery required 1675 days after contract award

### Description

***** AMENDMENT 0002 ATTACHED********* *****AMENDMENT 0001 ATTACHED******This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products prepared in accordance with part 12 under NAICS code 336611 Ship Building and Repair. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number W912BU26RA031 is issued as a request for proposal (RFP) Large Class Hopper Dredge (LCHD-ESS) to replace the ageing Dredge ESSAYONS for the Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District, for use in support of its various missions in accordance with all specifications. This acquisition is not set-aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.  There will be liquidated damages associated with this procurement. Bid guarantee, payment, and performance bonding are required. The acquisition is a Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) procurement under DO-A3 Ships. The new dredge shall have the following 6,500 cubic yard capacity, diesel-electric power system, and azimuthing thruster propulsion. The inspection/acceptance and delivery is FOB destination at 1675 days after award.  The contractor shall deliver the vessel, its components, materials, and spare parts to the following location U.S. Moorings 8010 NW St. Helens Road, Portland, OR 97210Willamette River Mile (RM) 6.08 - 6.21 Receipt of Proposals are due 15 March 2027 at 1700 EST. The Offerors bid shall be submitted electronically via Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE), as described below. Please contact Domenic Sestito at Domenic.L.Sestito@usace.army.mil and Michael Hunter at Michael.J.Hutner@usace.army.mil for any questions.

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