# SAM #W912EE27QA001 Marine traffic controller services for USACE Mississippi River mat-sinking operations in the 2026 and 2027 revetment seasons **Buyer:** USACE Vicksburg District **Posted:** October 05, 2026 **Respond By:** October 13, 2026 **Identifier:** W912EE27QA001 **NAICS:** 488330 USACE Vicksburg District seeks marine traffic control for Mississippi River mat-sinking operations during the 2026 and 2027 revetment seasons. - **Opportunity:** The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Vicksburg District Revetment Branch, intends to make a sole-source purchase order to Christopher Hohensee (CAGE 208S9). This is a notice of intent, not a request for quotation. - **Service and quantity:** Provide up to 720 hours of marine traffic control aboard the Mat Sinking Unit—up to 60 twelve-hour shifts—alongside an existing controller. - **Work schedule:** Shifts are 12 hours, seven days per week, changing at 6 AM and 6 PM. The controller coordinates vessel traffic by radio, helps reduce vessel-created waves and navigation hazards, sets vessel priority, and maintains safe traffic flow. - **Qualifications:** At least four years of verifiable qualified marine traffic controller experience, extensive Mississippi River knowledge, and a current Master Pilot license with unlimited tonnage for the Baton Rouge-to-mouth-of-the-Mississippi range, or other approved licensing and experience. Knowledge of applicable Coast Guard rules and regulations is required. - **Timing and location:** 2026 work is estimated for about December 1–6, 2026, at or below Lower Mississippi River mile 230; the expected jobsite is Belmont, river mile 153.0. The 2027 dates and locations have not been determined. - **Other requirements:** The contractor must follow the attached statement of work. The Government provides meals and lodging aboard the Mat Sinking Unit. Performance standards include complaint-based deductions and possible termination or replacement. - **Other interested providers:** Other capable firms or individuals may submit a capabilities statement for consideration. ### Description

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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers -Vicksburg District (USACE-MVK), in accordance with Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial products and Commercial Service, intends to award a sole source purchase order to Christopher Hohensee (CAGE: 208S9) procure the services of an marine traffic controller aboard The Mat Sinking Unit of the MVK Vicksburg District. Marine traffic controllers are expected to work twelve (12) hours per day seven (7) days a week. The Marine Traffic Controller must have knowledge of all applicable Coast Guard rules and regulations. The controller must apply and utilize his/her extensive river knowledge in determining vessel priority and maintaining maximum traffic flow for safe operating conditions. All work must be completed in accordance with the statement of work that was prepared for this requirement.

This is not a Request for Quote (RFQ), and no solicitation is available for this procurement. Nevertheless, any firm or individual that believes it is capable of meeting the Vicksburg District's requirements described herein may submit a capabilities statement, which, if received by 12:00 PM CST on 13 October 2026, will be considered. Responses to this posting must be submitted via e-mail, no phone calls will be accepted. A determination not to compete the described purchase order based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Federal Government. Any questions or comments should be directed to Jasmine Lewis, via email at Jasmine.Lewis@usace.army.mil, and Dustin Cannda, via email at Dustin.G.Cannada@usace.army.mil.

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