NOTICE OF INTENT- Marine Traffic Controller 2026/2027
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- W912EE27QA001
- Agency
-
ENDIST Vicksburg
US Army Corps of Engineers, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 488330 Navigational Services to Shipping
- PSC
- R799 Support- Management: Other
- Place of performance
- Vicksburg, Mississippi 39180, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Vicksburg District, announced a sole-source intent to award a purchase order to Christopher Hohensee (CAGE: 208S9) for marine traffic controller services aboard the Mat Sinking Unit, with a capabilities statement deadline of October 13, 2026 at 12:00 PM CST. The Government will consider competing proposals from any firm or individual capable of meeting the requirements, though the discretion to award sole-source rests solely with the Government.
The marine traffic controller will work twelve-hour shifts seven days a week during the 2026 mat sinking season (estimated December 1–6 at Belmont, river mile 153.0) and the 2027 season (dates and locations to be determined), totaling up to 720 hours. The contractor must hold a current Master Pilots license with unlimited tonnage covering the Baton Rouge to Mississippi River mouth range, possess at least four years of verifiable marine traffic control experience, and hold membership or familiarity with the New Orleans/Baton Rouge Pilots Association. The controller must demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of Coast Guard regulations and apply extensive river knowledge to determine vessel priority and maintain safe traffic flow.
The Government provides meals and lodging aboard the vessel and bills services hourly. Performance expectations include no more than four customer complaints during contract life, with escalating penalties: written warning on the first complaint, 10 percent weekly salary deduction on the second, 25 percent on the third, and termination on the fourth. All personnel must complete AT Level I awareness training, suspicious activity reporting training, and comply with facility access control and Force Protection Condition requirements. E-Verify employment eligibility verification is mandatory within three business days of award.
Interested contractors must submit capabilities statements via email to Jasmine Lewis (Jasmine.Lewis@usace.army.mil) or Dustin Cannada (Dustin.G.Cannada@usace.army.mil).
Notice text
W912EE
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.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| MTC SOW 2026.docx | DOCX document |
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