IX527 Barge Overhaul Sources Sought Notice
ID: 24-AN-002Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNSWC CARDEROCKBETHESDA, MD, 20817-5700, USA

NAICS

Ship Building and Repairing (336611)

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/8f5504d6154846199624a3a7431bb8fc/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD), is seeking potential contractors for the IX527 Barge Overhaul, as outlined in a Sources Sought Notice. The project involves comprehensive work on the IX527 Barge, a specialized research asset permanently moored in Alaska, which includes dry docking, structural modifications, painting, piping and electrical system repairs, and safety upgrades, with availability scheduled from May 26 to July 6, 2025. This initiative aims to engage small businesses, including Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, HUBZone, and Section 8(a) firms, to assess the feasibility of a set-aside acquisition while ensuring alignment with project requirements. Interested parties must submit their responses by September 23, 2024, and can contact Arnel Ngo at arnel.a.ngo.civ@us.navy.mil or 757-469-6784 for further information.

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    Arnel Ngo
    (757) 469-6784
    arnel.a.ngo.civ@us.navy.mil
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    IX527 Barge SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE 24-AN-002.pdf
    The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division (NSWCCD) has issued a Sources Sought Notice to identify potential businesses interested in a project concerning the IX527 Barge, scheduled for availability from May 26 to July 6, 2025. The IX527 is a specialized research and evaluation asset, permanently moored in Alaska, designed for various underwater tests. The work required includes dry docking, structural modifications, painting, piping and electrical system repairs, and safety upgrades. As towing in open waters is not feasible, contractors must have facilities located within protected inland waters. The government encourages responses from small businesses, including Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, HUBZone, and Section 8(a) businesses, to determine whether a set-aside acquisition is relevant. Proposals are encouraged to include company profiles, facility locations, and any partnerships with larger firms. Responses are due by September 23, 2024. This effort reflects the government’s initiative to engage capable small businesses in federal procurement processes and ensure industry alignment with project requirements.
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