Dry-dock Lawson
ID: W9127825L0038Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYUS ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT MOBILEMOBILE, AL, 36628-0001, USA

NAICS

Ship Building and Repairing (336611)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- SHIPS, SMALL CRAFT, PONTOONS, AND FLOATING DOCKS (J019)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/b812c6fd1fa74906b6e1dfe5a7431fed/view
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    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is seeking qualified contractors for maintenance services on the M/V Lawson and the crane barge Choctawhatchee, as outlined in a Sources Sought Notice. The procurement involves a Firm Fixed Price Contract for various repair tasks, including dry-docking the Lawson, repairing keel cooler leaks, and replacing HVAC systems, with work to be performed between Pensacola, FL, and Gulfport, MS. This initiative is crucial for ensuring the operational readiness and maintenance of government marine assets. Interested contractors must submit their qualifications, including business size and relevant experience, by March 28, 2025, via email to Anquonette Wilkins at anquonette.t.wilkins@usace.army.mil.

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    W9127825L0038 Sources Sought.pdf
    The document outlines a Sources Sought Notice by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) for contractors interested in providing maintenance services for the M/V Lawson and the crane barge Choctawhatchee. The work involves various repairs, including dry-docking the Lawson, fixing keel cooler leaks, and replacing HVAC systems, among others. Contractors are required to supply necessary materials and labor over the specified performance period, taking place between Pensacola, FL, and Gulfport, MS. The notice serves as a market research tool to identify qualified contractors and assess their capabilities and socioeconomic classifications, such as small businesses and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses. It does not constitute a contractual commitment, and no solicitation is available at this time. Interested providers must submit their qualifications, including business size, experience in dry docking, and percentage of services provided to government versus commercial clients, following strict guidelines on documentation formatting. Responses are due by March 28, 2025, and must be sent via email to the listed contract specialist. This initiative is part of the government's broader procurement process to ensure quality maintenance and repair services for its assets.
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