Inspection, Maintenance and Repair of Hydraulic Spud System on Crane Barge
Overview
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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 (USACE) is seeking a Contractor to perform a complete diagnostic inspection, maintenance, and repairs on the hydraulic spud system of the Crane Barge Leonard. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS 811310. Proposals are due April 8, 2026.
Scope of Work
The selected contractor will conduct a full diagnostic inspection of all components of the CB Leonard's hydraulic spud system. Key tasks include performing necessary maintenance and repairs to eliminate system chattering and excessive vibration, particularly in one spud, and replacing both inoperable deck control stations with new, fully functional units. The spud system uses hydraulic pumps and electric winches to manage two 28,500 lbs spuds for barge stabilization during crane operations.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS: 811310 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Ship And Marine Equipment) with a $12,500,000 small business size standard.
- Place of Performance: Aboard the CB Leonard, at Fountain City Service Base (FCSB) or a location along the Mississippi River within a 100-mile radius of FCSB.
- Work Schedule: Monday – Thursday, 0700 – 1730, excluding Federal Holidays.
- Completion Deadline: No later than June 15, 2026.
- Response Due: April 8, 2026, 4:00 PM UTC
- Published: March 24, 2026
Requirements & Notes
Offerors must be fully registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) to be eligible for contract award. Quoters are strongly encouraged to visit the barge and inspect the equipment prior to submitting a quote. The primary point of contact is John Riederer (John.P.Riederer@usace.army.mil, 651-290-5614).