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3389 Large Class Hopper Dredge (LCHD-ESS)

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W912BU26RA031Federal

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Solicitation W912BU26RA031 is a request for proposals for the design, construction, testing, and delivery of one Large Class Hopper Dredge (LCHD-ESS) to replace the aging Dredge ESSAYONS for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District. The vessel will support missions across Washington, Oregon, California, Alaska, and Hawaii. Key technical specifications include a 6,500 cubic yard hopper capacity, diesel-electric power, azimuthing thruster propulsion, and a loaded draft of 26 feet or less. The vessel must be Jones Act compliant, meet PANAMAX beam requirements, and adhere to ABS classing. Delivery is FOB destination at U.S. Moorings in Portland, Oregon, with a total period of performance of 1,675 calendar days divided into four phases: Planning and Scheduling, Engineering, Construct and Test, and Sea Trials and Delivery. The government will award a fixed-price commercial supply contract with economic price adjustment based on best overall value. Evaluation factors include Technical Approach, Past Performance, Small Business Participation, and Price, with the combined non-price factors weighted approximately equal to price. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the PIEE Solicitation Module by April 15, 2027. Requirements include a bid guarantee, as well as performance and payment bonds equal to 5% of the original contract price. Additionally, the contractor must maintain CMMC Level 2 (Self) cybersecurity status for systems processing federal contract information. To encourage competition, the government has included a stipend provision of up to $1.5 million for eligible unsuccessful offerors.

General Info

Fixed-price contract for designing and building one Large Class Hopper Dredge for USACE.

NAICS

336611 - Ship Building and Repairing

Place of Performance

PA

Set-Aside

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0001_3389_PM_Load_Sheet - Preventive Maintenance Load Sheet

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3389 Dredge Essayons Soil Samples & Classifications

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924-B601-01 Pipe Marking Guide

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Amendment 0001 to Solicitation W912BU26RA031

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Amendment 0003 to Solicitation W912BU26RA031

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EPA Clause 30 June 26 – Economic Price Adjustment Clause

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ESSAYONS Operating Profile Reference

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LCHD-ESS Amendment 002 – Section C Specifications

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LCHD ESS Contract Section H - Introduction and Phased Submittals

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LCHD-ESS Section C - Large Class Hopper Dredge Specifications

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LCHD-ESS Section C Specifications for ESSAYONS Replacement

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LCHD-ESS Section H - Special Contract Requirements

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MDC Standard Floating Plant Paint Schedule

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RFI Group 1 Responses - AMD 0003

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Section E - Inspection, Launching, and Quality Control

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Section J Attachments - 3389 LCHD ESS

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Section L - Proposal Submission Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Offerors

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Section M Evaluation Factors for Award

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Stipend Provision – LCHD-ESS Procurement

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W912BU26RA031 Amendment 0002

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W912BU26RA031 Large Class Hopper Dredge Solicitation

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0001_3389_ASSET Load Sheet

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0001 Turtle Deflector Drawing

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ARMY Star Logo References

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Company Load Sheet - Example.xlsx

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Data Load Sheet Field Overview Example

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EPA Calculation Example.xlsx

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Load Sheet Example - Job Plan (H5-GEN-1-2)

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ODESS Sea Turtle Deflector Checklist for Hopper Dredges

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0001_656_B460_01___Communications_Mark.pdf

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W2SD Endist Philadelphia
Contacts2 people available
OfficePHILADELPHIA, PA, 19103-2029, USA
Office AddressPHILADELPHIA, PA, 19103-2029, USA

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***********AMENDMENT 0003 ATTACHED************** AMENDMENT 0002 ATTACHED********* *****AMENDMENT 0001 ATTACHED******This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products prepared in accordance with part 12 under NAICS code 336611 Ship Building and Repair. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number W912BU26RA031 is issued as a request for proposal (RFP) Large Class Hopper Dredge (LCHD-ESS) to replace the ageing Dredge ESSAYONS for the Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District, for use in support of its various missions in accordance with all specifications. This acquisition is not set-aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov. There will be liquidated damages associated with this procurement. Bid guarantee, payment, and performance bonding are required. The acquisition is a Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) procurement under DO-A3 Ships. The new dredge shall have the following 6,500 cubic yard capacity, diesel-electric power system, and azimuthing thruster propulsion. The inspection/acceptance and delivery is FOB destination at 1675 days after award. The contractor shall deliver the vessel, its components, materials, and spare parts to the following location U.S. Moorings 8010 NW St. Helens Road, Portland, OR 97210Willamette River Mile (RM) 6.08 - 6.21 Receipt of Proposals are due 15 March 2027 at 1700 EST. The Offerors bid shall be submitted electronically via Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE), as described below. Please contact Domenic Sestito at contact@example.gov and Michael Hunter at contact@example.gov for any questions.

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