Yaquina Overhaul FY27
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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), Portland District, intends to award a firm fixed-price with incentives Job Order for the overhaul, maintenance, and repair of the Dredge YAQUINA (a trailing arm suction Hopper Dredge). This presolicitation announces the upcoming opportunity for work expected to occur from August 2026 through February 2027.
Scope of Work
The overhaul work will be performed at the contractor's facility, with the Government delivering the vessel. Key tasks include dry docking, maintenance, and repair, with a 60-day drydock period anticipated between December 2026 and February 2027. Major work items include, but are not limited to:
- Transportation, Tug, and Crane Services
- Drydock Lift and Lay Days, Wet Berth, Utilities
- Hull maintenance: Zinc coat, anti-corrosive coat, final coat, anti-foulant coat, degreasing, washing, zinc anode renewal.
- Valve and Piping: Sluice valve replacement/overhaul, hopper jetting gate valve, main sea strainer repairs, discharge piping inspection, hopper jetting system cleaning, weir seal replacement.
- Propulsion & Steering: Propeller blade inspection/replacement, propeller hub replacement, tailshaft replacement, stern tube shaft seal replacement, bow thruster gearbox change out, rudder bushing clearance documentation.
- Certifications: American Bureaus of Shipping International Load Line Certificate endorsement, Drydock Examination, Internal Structural Review, and U.S. Coast Guard Certificate of Inspection renewal.
- Other: Elevator inspection/repair, anchor chain locker reconditioning, life raft annual service, sludge tank annual maintenance, strut and stern tube bearing inspection, dock and sea trials.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price with Incentives Job Order under a Master Ship and Repair Agreement (MSRA).
- Acquisition Process: FAR Part 14, Sealed Bidding.
- Period of Performance: August 2026 - February 2027.
- Shipyard Availability: December 2026 - February 2027 (60-day drydock).
- Set-Aside: None specified (Full and Open Solicitation).
- Anticipated Solicitation Release: July 02, 2026 (Solicitation Number W9127N26BA029).
- NAICS: 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing).
- PSC: J999 (Non Nuclear Ship Repair (West)).
Eligibility & Response
Prospective contractors must have an existing MSRA for the overhaul of the YAQUINA with USACE, Portland District, or be capable of entering into one.
- MSRA Requirement: If no MSRA, submit a capabilities package per the "USACE; Portland District Dredge Vessel MSRA" Sources Sought (W9127N26B1BS9). Contact Mr. Ian Lutjens (Ian.K.Lutjens@usace.army.mil) for MSRA questions.
- Geographic Limitation: Area of consideration is limited to Alaska, California, Oregon, and Washington. Contractors outside this area will not be considered.
- Mandatory Site Visit: A mandatory pre-bid site visit will be required; details will be in the solicitation. Contact Mr. Ian Lutjens (ian.k.lutjens@usace.army.mil) or Ms. Jaren Bowman (Jaren.L.Bowman@usace.army.mil) to schedule.
- Location Differential: A location differential will be added to bids for locations more than 300 Nautical Miles from Portland, OR.
Additional Notes
The solicitation will be issued in electronic format only. Interested contractors must register in SAM.gov to obtain documents and monitor for amendments. The response date in this presolicitation notice (July 01, 2026) is not the bid due date for the actual solicitation.