Topside Equipment Repair and Maintenance Aboard the Dredge Wheeler
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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, New Orleans District, is soliciting proposals for Topside Equipment Repair and Maintenance Aboard the Dredge Wheeler. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity is for an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) firm-fixed-price contract. The work involves comprehensive inspection, maintenance, and repairs to the dredge's hull, steel structures, dredging equipment, propulsion system, and auxiliary systems. Proposals are due May 21, 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 (excluding government-furnished items) to perform the required services. Specific tasks include inspection, maintenance, and repairs to the Dredge Wheeler's hull, steel structures, dredging equipment, propulsion system, and auxiliary systems. This encompasses disassembly, reassembly, new fabrication, and repair of 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, but may require travel for emergency repairs.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), Firm-Fixed-Price.
- Period of Performance: One (1) base year with four (4) subsequent optional years.
- Estimated Value: While not explicitly stated for the overall contract, CLINs for materials/parts/consumables and supplies are estimated at $250,000.00 annually, and meals/lodging at $20,000.00 annually.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 336611 (Shipbuilding and Repairing Commercial and Military Watercraft) with a size standard of 1300 employees.
- Product Service Code: J019 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Ships, Small Craft, Pontoons, And Floating Docks).
- Place of Performance: New Orleans, LA, United States.
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposal Due Date: May 21, 2026, at 11:00 AM local time.
- Submission Requirements: Proposals must be submitted in three volumes: Technical, Past Performance, and Price/Proposal Documentation. A Past Performance Questionnaire is required.
- Evaluation Criteria: A trade-off process will be used. Non-cost factors (Technical Experience and Past Performance) are considered approximately equal in importance and, combined, are approximately equal to cost or price. Technical Experience includes Offeror Experience, Quality Control, Shop Facility & Equipment, and Schedule.
Additional Notes
A pre-proposal site visit is encouraged; arrangements can be made by calling Hung Quach at (504) 862-1150. The contracting office is W07V ENDIST NEW ORLEANS. The primary contact is Angela Day at (504) 862-1047 or Angela.C.Day@usace.army.mil. The Service Contract Act wage determination applies.