D.L. Billmaier Tow Winch Installation
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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 District is soliciting quotes for the D.L. Billmaier Tow Winch Installation project in Duluth, MN. This is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside for a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract, issued as a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ). The project involves installing a government-furnished tow winch on the D.L. Billmaier Tugboat. Quotes are due by May 27, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for furnishing all necessary supplies, materials, equipment, hoisting (crane), and services required to install a tow winch aboard the D.L. Billmaier Tugboat. The tow winch itself will be provided by the Government. The installation will take place at the USACE Vessel Yard located in Duluth, MN.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract
- Procurement Method: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services) and Simplified Acquisition Procedures (FAR Part 13).
- Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 336611 – Ship Building and Repairing (Small Business Size Standard: 1,300 employees).
- PSC Code: N020 – Installation of Equipment: Ship And Marine Equipment.
- Solicitation Number: W911XK26QA010.
Evaluation and Award
The Government intends to award a Firm-Fixed Price contract to the Lowest Priced Offeror that fully meets the requirements outlined in the RFQ and is determined to be responsive and responsible by the Contracting Officer. Customary commercial practices for warranty requirements are applicable to this acquisition.
Submission Requirements & Deadlines
- Quote Due: May 27, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern (18:00 UTC).
- Submission Method: Electronic quotes must be submitted through the PIEE Solicitation Module as specified in the RFQ.
- Format: All quotation information must be in English and priced in U.S. dollars.
- Instructions: Offerors are required to meet all solicitation requirements. Failure to include all required information may result in the quote being considered non-responsive and not considered for award.
- Contact: Sally Artz, sally.artz@usace.army.mil, 313-226-2206.