Touchard JR Bruno Louis

Touchard JR Bruno Louis is a small business sole proprietorship based in Tickfaw, Louisiana, registered with the federal government since April 2015 and currently maintaining active SAM.gov registration through September 2026. The entity specializes in providing marine traffic controller services to support federal waterway management and infrastructure programs, primarily serving the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. With a consistent track record of federal contract awards spanning multiple years, Touchard JR Bruno Louis has established itself as a specialized service provider in navigational services to shipping, leveraging deep expertise in river operations and maritime traffic management.

Since 2021, Touchard JR Bruno Louis has received five prime federal contract awards exclusively from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Vicksburg District, all designated as total small business set-asides under NAICS code 488330 (Navigational Services to Shipping). These purchase order contracts have ranged in value from $56,700 to $226,800, with the most recent award in November 2025 valuing $226,800 for marine traffic controller services supporting Mat Sinking Unit revetment operations along the Mississippi River through November 2028. The work requires personnel holding current Master Pilots licenses with at least four years of verifiable marine traffic control experience and familiarity with the New Orleans/Baton Rouge Pilots Association. Beyond its prime contract work, Touchard JR Bruno Louis has also served as a subcontractor, performing river boat pilot services for prime contractor Weeks Marine, Inc. as of October 2024. The scope of services involves applying extensive river knowledge to determine vessel priority, maintain maximum traffic flow, and ensure safe operating conditions during seasonal revetment operations in the Vicksburg, Mississippi area, with contracts typically structured as 720-hour engagements with optional renewal periods.