FY26 Shoalhunter Dry Dock Maintenance and Repairs
SOL #: W912DW26QA007Solicitation
Overview
Buyer
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Dept Of The Army
W071 ENDIST SEATTLE
SEATTLE, WA, 98134-2329, United States
Place of Performance
Seattle, WA
NAICS
Other Support Activities for Water Transportation (488390)
PSC
Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Ships, Small Craft, Pontoons, And Floating Docks (J019)
Set Aside
Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
Original Source
Timeline
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Posted
Apr 29, 2026
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Last Updated
May 19, 2026
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Submission Deadline
May 19, 2026, 7:00 PM
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, is soliciting proposals for FY26 Shoalhunter Dry Dock Maintenance and Repairs in Seattle, WA. This is a Firm Fixed-Price contract for comprehensive vessel maintenance services. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due May 19, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, and services necessary to perform maintenance and repair services for the vessel "Shoalhunter." Key requirements 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 19, 2026, 12:00 PM (PST, implied)
- Published: May 13, 2026 (latest amendment date)
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 quote conforms to the requirements.
- Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to award.
Additional Notes
- A highly recommended site visit was scheduled for May 7, 2026, at 0800 a.m. PST at Aberdeen Landing, 320 South Newell, Aberdeen, WA 98520.
- Bidders should ensure they are referencing the latest version of the Performance Work Statement (PWS Rev_9).
- All questions must be submitted by close of business two (2) days prior to the closing date.
- Amendment 1 corrected the site visit location and updated Service Contract Act (SCA) Wage Determinations.
People
Points of Contact
Vincent DanielsPRIMARY
Robert GonzalezSECONDARY