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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 proposal for the design, construction, testing, and delivery of one Large Class Hopper Dredge (LCHD-ESS) to replace the aging Dredge ESSAYONS for the Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District. The vessel will be used to maintain entrance bars, rivers, and harbors across Washington, Oregon, California, Alaska, and Hawaii. Key technical specifications include a 6,500 cubic yard hopper capacity, diesel-electric power systems, azimuthing thruster propulsion, and a loaded draft of 26 feet or less. The vessel must comply with the Jones Act, PANAMAX beam requirements, and 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, construction and testing, and final sea trials and delivery. The contract is a fixed-price commercial supply agreement with an economic price adjustment clause based on Producer Price Index values. Award will be based on the best overall value, evaluating technical approach, past performance, small business participation, and price, with non-price factors collectively weighted equally to price. Offerors must submit proposals electronically via the PIEE Solicitation Module by March 15, 2027. Required submissions include four digital volumes and a bid guarantee. The successful contractor must provide performance and payment bonds equal to 5% of the original contract price within 10 days of award. Small business goals are set at 25% for overall small business and 5% for small disadvantaged businesses. To encourage innovation, the government has provided a stipend provision of up to 1.5 million dollars for eligible unsuccessful offerors.

General Info

Procure 6,500 cu yd diesel-electric hopper dredge for Portland, Oregon, delivery in 1,675 days, bonds required, bid by March 15, 2027.

Agency

Department Of Defense → W2SD Endist PhiladelphiaView Agency

NAICS

336611 - Ship Building and RepairingView NAICS

Place of Performance

PA

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Documents

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0001_3389_PM_Load_Sheet - Preventive Maintenance Load Sheet

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0001_656_B460_01___Communications_Mark.pdf

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ESSAYONS Operating Profile Reference

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Amendment 0001 to Solicitation W912BU26RA031

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

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3389 Dredge Essayons Soil Samples & Classifications

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LCHD-ESS Section C Specifications for ESSAYONS Replacement

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EPA Clause 30 June 26 – Economic Price Adjustment Clause

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Section J Attachments - 3389 LCHD ESS

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ARMY Star Logo References

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MDC Standard Floating Plant Paint Schedule

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W912BU26RA031 Large Class Hopper Dredge Solicitation

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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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0001_3389_ASSET Load Sheet

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Company Load Sheet - Example.xlsx

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

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W912BU26RA031 Amendment 0002

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924-B601-01 Pipe Marking Guide

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Data Load Sheet Field Overview Example

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ODESS Sea Turtle Deflector Checklist for Hopper Dredges

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EPA Calculation Example.xlsx

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Section E - Inspection, Launching, and Quality Control

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Section M Evaluation Factors for Award

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Stipend Provision – LCHD-ESS Procurement

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0001 Turtle Deflector Drawing

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

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***** 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 Domenic.L.Sestito@usace.army.mil and Michael Hunter at Michael.J.Hutner@usace.army.mil for any questions.

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