MV William James Overhaul
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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 - Vicksburg District is conducting a Sources Sought/Request for Information (RFI) to identify qualified Small Businesses for the overhaul of the Motor Vessel William James. This RFI aims to gather capability statements for an anticipated Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract for major maintenance and repair of marine propulsion engines. Responses are due April 16, 2026.
Scope of Work
The anticipated work involves an inframe major overhaul of two (2) Caterpillar 3512 marine propulsion engines onboard the M/V William James. This includes:
- Disassembly, repair, and reassembly of engines onsite, adhering strictly to manufacturer's specifications.
- Replacement of parts with new OEM or Caterpillar reconditioned parts, all carrying a one-year factory warranty.
- Work must be performed by Caterpillar certified technicians.
- Specific tasks include replacing turbo cartridges, oil coolers, pumps, cylinder heads, fuel injectors, cylinder packs, various seals, gaskets, and engine oil/coolant.
- Inspection of camshafts and crankshafts, cleaning and testing aftercoolers, and test running engines post-completion.
- Replacement of oil pan groups and engine control room displays for both engines. The contractor will be responsible for providing all necessary materials and labor. The period of performance for this work is no later than June 30, 2026, at the USACE Vicksburg Harbor, Vicksburg, MS.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (Anticipated FFP Contract)
- NAICS: 336611, Ship Building and Repairing (Small Business Size Standard: 1300 employees)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Response Due: April 16, 2026, 4:30 p.m. (Central Time)
- Published: April 9, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested small businesses must submit a Capability Statement via email to Jeffrey.L.Smith-Lyon@usace.army.mil by the deadline. The statement should include:
- Company name, address, point of contact, phone, email, CAGE code, and small business size under NAICS 336611.
- Indication of small business status and applicable socioeconomic categories.
- Evidence of capabilities through three recent (within five years) comparable projects, including contract details, project description, completion date, value, company involvement, and a point of contact for validation.
- Experience with Government contracts. Appropriate documentation, literature, brochures, and past performance information should be included. The prime contractor must be capable of performing at least 50% of the contract work with its own employees.
Additional Notes
This is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or obligate the Government to any contract award. The Government will not pay for information submitted. Future solicitations will be synopsized on the Governmentwide Point of Entry.