Detroit Project Office (DPO) Tug Demolen Drydock
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
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Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Detroit Project Office (DPO) is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice for maintenance, repair, and drydock services on the Government-owned tug, Demolen. This is for planning purposes only to determine the acquisition strategy, including potential small business set-asides. Responses are due by May 8, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves performing Coast Guard-mandated services, updates, or repairs, as well as DPO-directed updates, replacements, and maintenance items for the tug Demolen. This may include, but is not limited to, services related to HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, Metalwork, Heavy Cleaning, and Surface Coating.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- NAICS Code: 336611 - Ship Building and Repairing (Size Standard: 1,300 employees)
- Set-Aside: None specified; market research will determine if it will be set-aside for small businesses (full or partial) or full and open competition. All small business set-aside categories will be considered.
- Response Due: May 8, 2026, 2:00 PM EST
- Published: April 24, 2026
- Place of Performance: Detroit, MI 48209
Response Requirements
Interested firms, both small and large businesses, must complete the attached Sources Sought Survey and submit it via email. The survey requests:
- Company Information: Name, Address, UEI, CAGE Code, POC.
- Socio-economic Status: Self-certification under NAICS 336611.
- Past Project Examples: Up to three relevant projects within the last ten years, including details like contract number, year completed, prime/sub status, self-performed work percentage, and dollar amount.
- Company Capability: A descriptive statement of the company's ability to perform the work at the specified location.
- Subcontracting: Percentage of work for subcontracting and small business categories.
- Proposal Intent: Indication of intent to submit a proposal if a solicitation is issued.
Responses are limited to 5 pages and must be in Microsoft Word, Excel, or Adobe Acrobat PDF format. Email submissions to LRE-Proposal@usace.army.mil, sally.e.artz@usace.army.mil, and kari.tauriainen@usace.army.mil, referencing "SOURCES SOUGHT: Tug Demolen Drydock" in the subject line.
Additional Notes
This is NOT a Request for Proposal (RFP) or Invitation for Bid (IFB). No award will result from this notice, and the Government will not reimburse costs for responses. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted, and no feedback will be provided.