Bid Abstract - 3577 NASA PEGASUS Barge FY25 Drydock

The Marine Design Center of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has issued a solicitation for contractor services to perform drydocking, maintenance, repairs, and American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) surveys, including required modifications, on the NASA Barge PEGASUS. This barge, built by Gulf Coast Fabricators in 1999, is a substantial vessel measuring 310 feet in length and 50 feet in breadth, with a gross tonnage of 1,457 tons. The work will involve close coordination with ABS for surveys and compliance, along with scope-specific updates and overhauls to ensure the vessel’s readiness and regulatory alignment. The procurement is structured as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 336611 for ship building and repair. The bid opening deadline has been extended by Amendment 0001 to November 4, 2025, at 2:00 PM EDT. Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award and are required to enter into a Mastership Agreement for Repair and Alteration of Vessels, referencing DFARS Subpart 252.217-71. The solicitation stresses that liquidated damages will apply to this contract, emphasizing the importance of timely completion. All updates and amendments will be posted on Sam.Gov, and it is the responsibility of offerors to monitor and print relevant documents. The principal point of contact for this solicitation is Katie Sayers of the USACE Philadelphia District.