What the agency is buying
by RFPFinder from the notice; the solicitation governsThe Department of Defense is purchasing a Large Class Hopper Dredge (LCHD-ESS) to replace the ageing Dredge ESSAYONS for the Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products, and offers will be evaluated based on an unspecified method.
Scope
- Acquisition of a Large Class Hopper Dredge (LCHD-ESS).
- Vessel to have 6,500 cubic yard capacity, diesel-electric power, and azimuthing thruster propulsion.
How to get the bid documents
- Open the notice on SAM.gov
- Download the 4 attachments listed below from the source
- Submit by portal before 6:00 PM ET on Apr 15, 2027
Details
- Place of performance
- PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania
- Buyer type
- Federal
- Notice type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Solicitation no.
- W912BU-26-R-A031
- Category
- Supplies & Equipment
- Size standard
- 1,300 employees SBA table, NAICS 336611
- Delivery location
- U.S. Moorings 8010 NW St. Helens Road, Portland, OR 97210 Willamette River Mile (RM) 6.08 - 6.21 from notice
- FOB
- Destination from notice
- Period of performance
- 1675 days after award from notice
- Local presence
- Not required
- Amendments
- 3, last Oct 6
- Contact
- Domenic Sestito
- Office
- DEPT OF THE ARMY · W2SD ENDIST PHILADELPHIA
- Phone
- 4453186364
Not stated in the notice: estimated value, contract type, quantity. Check the bid documents.
Contact details from the source notice. Contact the buyer only about this solicitation.
Key dates
- Amendment 1
- Tue, Jul 21, 2026
- Amendment 2
- Tue, Sep 1, 2026
- Amendment 3
- Tue, Oct 6, 2026
Change log
verified Wed, Oct 7 · 5:00 PM ET- Posted · Combined Synopsis/SolicitationThu, Jul 16 · 11:53 AM ET
- Amendment · New version of the notice posted at the sourceTue, Jul 21 · 11:50 AM ET
- Deadline moved · Mon, Mar 15, 2027 · 6:00 PM ET → Mon, Mar 15, 2027 · 5:00 PM ETTue, Jul 21 · 11:50 AM ET
- Amendment · New version of the notice posted at the sourceTue, Sep 1 · 6:48 AM ET
- Amendment · New version of the notice posted at the sourceTue, Oct 6 · 8:00 PM ET
- Deadline moved · Mon, Mar 15, 2027 · 5:00 PM ET → Mon, Mar 15, 2027 · 6:00 PM ETWed, Oct 7 · 12:33 AM ET
Change log starts Oct 5, 2026 (tracking began); earlier amendments at SAM.gov are being pulled in.
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Notice as published
3389 Large Class Hopper Dredge (LCHD-ESS)
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 [email on the source notice] and Michael Hunter at [email on the source notice] for any questions.
Award history
USAspending.gov, last 36 monthsNo awards found for PSC 1955 in the last 36 months.
Awards updated Tue, Oct 6, 2026 · 5:32 AM ET.
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