NWW HQ Boat Maintenance
ID: W912EF25Q0022Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYUS ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT WALLA WALWALLA WALLA, WA, 99362-1876, USA

NAICS

Other Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance (811490)

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/ca6f1856b5b64ad4a5b0a3cde5faba00/view
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    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District, is seeking sources for boat maintenance services as part of a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The procurement involves non-personnel maintenance for two operating vessels and their trailers, requiring biannual inspections and repairs to ensure compliance with safety and operational standards. This initiative underscores the federal government's commitment to maintaining rigorous maintenance protocols for operational vessels, which is crucial for public safety and reliability in federal service operations. Interested firms must respond to the sources sought notice by providing their business size, Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), and delivery capabilities to Kristin Kreutzer at kristin.n.kreutzer@usace.army.mil by the specified deadline.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Kristin Kreutzer
    (509) 527-7010
    kristin.n.kreutzer@usace.army.mil
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    NWW Boat Maintenance Scope of Work.docx
    The Walla Walla District requires non-personnel maintenance services for two operating vessels and trailers, scheduled biannually in December and June. The selected contractor will perform inspection and repair at their facility, ensuring no concurrent servicing of both vessels. The tasks include comprehensive inspections covering structural integrity, electrical systems, and engine performance. Maintenance service mandates the use of OEM or equivalent parts, servicing motors per manufacturer specifications, and conducting in-water tests to validate functionality. Additionally, trailer servicing includes light and winch strap inspections, lubrication, and annual wheel bearing repacking. Specific vessel details are provided, including a 1995 23’ Workskiff with twin Honda 150 hp motors and a 2025 22’ Koffler Landing Craft with a Mercury jet drive. This RFP highlights the federal government's emphasis on rigorous maintenance standards for operational vessels to ensure safety, reliability, and compliance with regulations, reflecting the importance of public safety in federal service operations.
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