Topside Equipment Repair and Maintenance Aboard the Dredge Wheeler
Overview
Buyer
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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, New Orleans District, has issued a Solicitation (W912P8-26-R-A022) for Topside Equipment Repair and Maintenance Aboard the Dredge Wheeler. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity seeks an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Firm-Fixed-Price contract for inspection, maintenance, and repairs to the dredge's hull, steel structures, dredging equipment, propulsion, and auxiliary systems. Amendment 0001 incorporates a Past Performance Questionnaire. Proposals are due May 14, 2026, at 11:00 AM local time.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all necessary labor, supervision, tools, supplies, materials, equipment, machine shop facilities, and transportation to perform comprehensive inspection, maintenance, and repairs. This includes the hull, steel structures, dredging equipment, propulsion system, and auxiliary systems of the Dredge Wheeler. Specific tasks involve disassembly, reassembly, new fabrication, and repair of components such as dredge pumps, piping, hydraulic systems, sluice valves, drag heads, turning glands, sliding carriages, service frames, hoisting frames, davits, deck winches, hull fittings, crane components, shafting, propulsion, and power generators. Work will primarily occur at the Corps of Engineers wharf in New Orleans, LA, with potential for emergency travel.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), Firm-Fixed-Price
- Period of Performance: One (1) base year plus four (4) option years
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 336611 (Shipbuilding and Repairing Commercial and Military Watercraft)
- Size Standard: 1300 employees
- Proposal Due: May 14, 2026, 11:00 AM local time
- Published Date: May 8, 2026 (Amendment 0001)
Evaluation
Proposals will be evaluated using a trade-off process considering non-cost factors (Technical Experience and Past Performance) and Price. Technical Experience and Past Performance are considered approximately equal in importance, and combined, they are approximately equal to cost or price. Technical Experience encompasses Offeror Experience, Quality Control, Shop Facility & Equipment, and Schedule. Offerors must address the newly incorporated Past Performance Questionnaire.
Additional Notes
A pre-proposal site visit is encouraged; arrangements can be made by contacting Hung Quach at (504) 862-1150. The Service Contract Act wage determination applies. The primary point of contact is Angela Day at Angela.C.Day@usace.army.mil or (504) 862-1047.