Maintenance, Repair, and Preservation of YC-1588
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
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 Department of the Navy, specifically the Regional Maintenance Center at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PSNS & IMF), intends to award a stand-alone Firm-Fixed-Price contract for the Maintenance, Repair, and Preservation of YC-1588. This opportunity is a 100% Small Business set-aside under NAICS 336611. The contractor's facility must be located in the Puget Sound, WA region and capable of accommodating the YC-1588 vessel (110 FT L, 32 FT W, 3 FT Draft). Proposals are due by April 10, 2026, at 12:00 PM PDT.
Scope of Work
The comprehensive scope of work involves docking and undocking the YC-1588 vessel, including transport to and from the contractor's facility. Key tasks include:
- Hull and Main Deck Preservation: Ultrasonic measurement of plating thickness, repair of areas below minimum thickness, blast and paint preservation of hull and freeboard, and application of a new non-skid system to the main deck.
- Inspections and Repairs: Inspection for damage and deterioration of hull, main deck, and tanks/voids. Repair of access covers, watertight hatches, steel and rubber fenders, and replacement of zinc anodes. Structural repairs, including handrail removal.
- Ballast Tank Work: Air testing, opening, cleaning, inspection, and partial preservation of six ballast tanks.
- Documentation: Verification of vessel drawings and provision of redline drawings reflecting actual conditions.
- Safety & Environmental: Strict compliance with OSHA and other relevant safety regulations (e.g., 29 CFR 1915, 1910, 1926), environmental, and hazardous waste management regulations. A Heavy Weather Plan and Foreign Material Exclusion (FME) procedures are required.
- Materials: All Contractor Furnished Materials (CFM) must be new, and certain hazardous materials (asbestos, PCB, magnesium, cadmium, mercury) are prohibited.
- Government Furnished Property (GFP): The YC-1588 Open Lighter Barge itself is provided as GFP, with an acquisition cost of $100,000.00, to be used "As-Is."
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.
- Period of Performance: The vessel availability is scheduled from July 1, 2026, to August 27, 2026.
- Set-Aside: 100% Small Business.
- NAICS Code: 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), Size Standard: 1,300 employees.
- Response Due Date: April 10, 2026, 12:00 PM Pacific Time (PT).
- Clarification Submission Deadline: April 1, 2026, 12:00 PM Pacific Time (PT).
- Ship Check: Scheduled for March 26, 2026. Interested offerors must notify Alexandra Vanderpool by March 17, 2026, and obtain a security badge via the BAVR system.
- Published Date: March 25, 2026 (Amendment 0001).
Evaluation
Award will be based on the lowest priced, technically acceptable quote. Evaluation factors include:
- Technical Capabilities: Corporate Experience (Attachment 5), Certifications, Facility (must accommodate YC-1588 and be in Puget Sound region), and Quality Management Plan.
- Past Performance: Assessed based on customer satisfaction and timely delivery (Attachment 4).
- Price: Offerors must complete the Price Worksheet (Attachment 2). Offerors must also submit a copy of their internal Government Property Management System Plan.
Additional Notes
All offerors must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov. Requests for Specification Clarification (Attachment 3), Drawings and References (Attachment 6), and CDRLs/DIDs (Exhibit A) should be submitted via email to the specified contacts. Growth work will be managed under a Level of Effort (LOE) to Completion process (Attachments 8 and 9).