FY26 Shoalhunter Dry Dock Maintenance and Repairs
Overview
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PSC
Set Aside
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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, Seattle District (W071 ENDIST SEATTLE), under the Department of Defense, is soliciting proposals for FY26 Shoalhunter Dry Dock Maintenance and Repairs. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity requires a contractor to provide all necessary personnel, equipment, and services for the maintenance and repair of the vessel "Shoalhunter." The latest response due date is May 26, 2026.
Scope of Work
The required services, detailed in the Performance Work Statement (PWS Rev_9), include:
- Hauling out the vessel, pressure washing, and scraping to remove marine growth.
- Applying two new coats of black, ablative, copper-free antifouling paint to the hull.
- Replacing zinc anodes.
- Repairing fiberglass cracks and blisters, and repainting the hull, cabin, and cabin overhead deck.
- Upgrading interior, below-deck lighting to high-quality LED fixtures.
- Correcting failed paint coatings and repainting engine and tank compartments.
- Checking and adjusting propeller shaft alignments to alleviate vibrations.
- Rebuilding the steering gear to remove slop and add greasable bearings.
- Replacing deck fittings for fuel, water, and waste with stainless-steel fittings.
- Replacing stainless-steel exhaust piping components in the engine room. Optional tasks include additional LED lighting upgrades and compartment painting.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.
- Period of Performance: June 1, 2026, through August 14, 2026.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- Response Due: May 26, 2026, 12:00 PM PST.
- Published: April 29, 2026 (original solicitation).
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes must be submitted via email to vincent.e.daniels@usace.army.mil. Faxed quotations will not be accepted. Award will be made to the lowest priced responsible quoter whose submission conforms to all requirements. All questions must be submitted two days prior to the closing date. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to award.
Amendments & Notes
Multiple amendments have been issued:
- Amendment 1 corrected the site visit location to Aberdeen Landing, WA, and updated several Service Contract Act (SCA) Wage Determinations.
- Amendment 2 updated the Performance Work Statement (PWS) from Rev_8 to Rev_9 and initially extended the response due date to May 19, 2026.
- Amendment 3 further extended the response due date from May 19, 2026, to May 26, 2026. A highly recommended site visit was scheduled for May 7, 2026, at 0800 a.m. PST.