Lease of One Cutterhead, Hydraulic Pipeline Dredge (Not Less Than 18-Inch Diameter), Fully Operated with Attendant Plant and Personnel, and with a Draft not to Exceed 9 Feet, for Construction and Maintenance Dredging within the Vicksburg District

W912EE - 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 determine the availability of a hydraulic-cutterhead dredge, not less than 18-inches in diameter. For the purposes of this announcement MVK is seeking to identify the availability of an (18” or larger dredge) for potential riverine dredging of the Mississippi River Harbors and/or lock approaches of the JBJ Waterway (Red River) within the MVK area of responsibility. A market survey is being conducted to determine if there are a reasonable number of firms, large or small businesses, capable of mobilizing and 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 large business, small businesses, small disadvantaged businesses, HUBZONE small businesses, woman-owned small businesses, or service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. 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 is 237990 – Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction – Dredging and Surface Cleanup Activities with a size standard of $37 million. This Sources Sought Notice 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 AVAIL