Sole source procurement for marine traffic controller services aboard mat sinking unit for 2026 and 2027 revetment seasons. Work involves 12-hour shifts, 7 days a week, up to 720 hours. Must hold current master pilot's license with unlimited tonnage from Baton Rouge, LA to mouth of Mississippi River, and have at least 4 years verifiable experience. Meals and lodging provided by government. Capability statements due by 12:00 PM CST on 13 October 2026 via email. No phone calls accepted.
Services are required for the 2026 and 2027 revetment seasons, with the base contract period covering up to 720 hours. The 2026 season is expected on or about December 1, 2026 until on or about December 6, 2026. The base contract period shall be for up to 720 hours, which will allow up to 60 12-hour shifts for the marine traffic controller to cover the 2026 and 2027 revetment seasons.
Services shall be billed hourly when invoicing. Services shall be billed hourly when invoicing.
The controller must possess a current master pilot's license with unlimited tonnage within the range from Baton Rouge, LA to the mouth of the Mississippi River, and have at least 4 years of verifiable experience. The marine traffic controller shall have at least 4 years of verifiable experience as a qualified marine traffic controller.
Performance deductions apply for complaints: 1st complaint written warning, 2nd complaint 10% weekly salary for one week, 3rd complaint 25% weekly salary for one week, 4th complaint termination/replacement. 1st complaint written warning 2nd complaint 10 weekly salary for one week 3rd complaint 25 weekly salary for one week 4th complaint terminationreplacement
Capability statements must be received by 12:00 PM CST on 13 October 2026. any firm or individual that believes it is capable of meeting the Vicksburg Districts requirements described herein may submit a capabilities statement, which, if received by 12:00 pm cst on 13 october 2026, will be considered.
Noncompliance with the scope of work may be grounds for cancellation of contract. noncompliance with sow may be grounds for cancellation of contract.