3066 NAO Derrickboat Elizabeth Replacement

This contract solicitation, W912BU26BA015, is for the procurement of one new steel derrickboat to support the missions of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Norfolk District. The vessel specifications include a length of 105 feet overall, a beam of 30 feet (extended to 30 feet 10.75 inches with pipe fendering), a hull depth of 8 feet amidships, a draft of 5 feet amidship at full load with 70,000 pounds of deck cargo, propulsion power of 1000 BHP continuous rating, and a maximum fuel capacity of 2,878 gallons. The solicitation is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 336611, which pertains to shipbuilding and repair industries. The award will be granted to the lowest-priced, responsive, and responsible bidder. Liquidated damages apply, and bid guarantee, payment, and performance bonding are required. Bids must be submitted electronically via the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) by 2:00 PM EDT on May 26, 2026, with no alternative submission methods allowed. This solicitation is the only official announcement, and all updates, amendments, and questions will be posted exclusively on SAM.gov and PIEE websites. Interested bidders are responsible for monitoring those platforms for changes. The procurement has undergone several amendments—extending the offer due date, providing responses to requests for information, updating solicitation sections, and adding applicable FAR clauses. The primary point of contact for communications is Katie Sayers from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, who must be contacted via email with proper identification of the solicitation number and bidder details.