3553 CEMDC CELRE Procurement of Stoplog Barges - W912BU26BA034

Solicitation W912BU26BA034 is an Invitation for Bid for a firm fixed-price contract to design, fabricate, test, and deliver two new welded steel stop log barges, with an option for a third. These vessels, designated as Hull 916 for Poe Lock and Hull 925 for MacArthur Lock, will support the Detroit District's St. Mary's River Project. The acquisition is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 336611. The contractor is responsible for the fabrication and installation of stop log guides, though the stop logs and mechanisms themselves are not provided. The barges must be constructed according to ABS Rules and USACE EM 385-1-1 safety standards, and the contractor must obtain ABS Class certification and develop a UWILD inspection plan. The contract follows a three-phase execution process consisting of planning, scheduling, and engineering; construction and testing; and final delivery. Delivery is required FOB destination at Sault Saint Marie, Michigan, within 625 calendar days after award. Bids must be submitted electronically via the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment by September 25, 2026. The procurement requires bid guarantees, as well as payment and performance bonding, with the performance bond set at 20 percent of the original contract price. Liquidated damages are associated with this procurement. Award will be made to the responsible offeror based on price, with the government evaluating the total price for both the basic requirement and all options.