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ABS (American Bureau of Shipping) special periodical survey drydocking

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6923G526SS0005Federal

Submission Closed05/18/2026, 06:00:00 PM UTC

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General Info

GLS seeks qualified contractors for five-year ABS survey drydocking of M/V Seaway Guardian, deadline May 18.

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Department Of Transportation → 6923G5 Great Lakes St Lawrence Swy Development Corporation

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336611 - Ship Building and Repairing

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PhaseClosed

PostedMay 5

Sources Sought

Response DeadlineMay 18

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Submission Closed

05/18/2026, 06:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Transportation → 6923G5 Great Lakes St Lawrence Swy Development Corporation

Contacts1 person available

OfficeMASSENA, NY, 13662, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Transportation → 6923G5 Great Lakes St Lawrence Swy Development Corporation

Office AddressMASSENA, NY, 13662, USA

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Full Description

Sources Sought Notice – (Market Research)
ABS (American Bureau of Shipping) special periodical survey drydocking
1.   Submittal Information:
Issue Date: May 5, 2026
Response Date: May 18, 2026
Submit Responses To: contact@example.gov
2. Introduction:
This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts or request for quotations. The Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (GLS) is conducting market research to identify potential sources for an anticipated contract for ABS special periodical survey drydocking. The purpose of this notice is to obtain information, for planning purposes, regarding the availability and capability of qualified sources.
The purpose of this notice is to obtain the following information:
1. Determine what sources exist that are capable of satisfying the Government’s requirement,
2. Determine the capability of potential contractors,
3. Determine the size and status of potential sources under NAICS 336611 – Ship Building and Repairing, and
4. Determine the level of competition.
3. Requirement Description:
The GLS is a wholly owned U.S. Government Corporation within the U.S. Department of Transportation which owns and operates that portion of the St. Lawrence Seaway in U.S. territorial waters between Lake Ontario and Montreal, Canada, including two navigation locks: Eisenhower and Snell Locks. The Corporation’s mission is to facilitate the safe and efficient passage of commercial vessels through the Seaway, which includes maintenance, repair and/or replacement of structures, facilities, and floating plants.
GLS plans to issue a solicitation for the 5-year ABS (American Bureau of Shipping) special periodical survey drydocking of its 118’ L, 45’ B, 19’-7” molded draft, 826.27 LT lightship and 1059.86 LT loaded total capacity, twin azimuth drive steel hulled towing vessel, M/V Seaway Guardian (IMO # 9883039, Official # 1295108) which shall require a portion of time drydocked to perform hull and load line survey inspections and time at a wet lay berth to finish ABS surveys and trials. GLS expects to evaluate shipyard firms based on 1) Specialized Experience and Technical Competence to perform ABS survey required inspections, machinery and electrical testing and other shipwright and hotwork jobs 2) Professional qualifications of the shipyard firm based on past vessel drydocking projects 3) Geographic location within a radius of 500 miles of Massena, NY 13662 4) Past Performance of completing ABS annual and special periodical surveys 5) Capacity to accomplish work in the required timeframe of one month.
The following surveys are required:
•   ABS Special Periodical Drydock Survey #1.
•   ABS Special Periodical & Annual Survey – Automation #1 & #6
•   ABS Special Periodical & Annual Survey – Hull #1 & #6
•   ABS Special Periodical & Annual Survey – Machinery #1 & #6
•   ABS Renewal of Load Line Survey – Great Lakes #1 (Extended to 2026).
•   ABS IAPP Annex VI Survey #1
•   ABS IOPP Annex I Survey #1
•   Other items include performing various machinery, equipment and/or structural repairs, removals, and/or installations in addition to various coating repairs.

4. Response:
Interested firms shall submit the following:
1. Name of Company; Company Address; Point of Contact, with Name, Phone Number and Email; Unique Entity Identification Number (UEI), CAGE Code, and Socio-Economic Size Status under NAICS Code 336611 (Large/Small Business/HubZone/8(a)/Woman Owned Small Business/Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business/etc.)
2. Provide a capability statement that lists three projects similar in scope, completed in the last 3 years. These projects may include services for entities outside of the federal government. Brief descriptions of the relevant projects shall be provided along with contact references for each project. (Not to exceed 3 pages).
3. Respond via e-mail to contact@example.gov. The email subject line must contain ABS special periodical survey drydocking - Sources Sought 6923G526SS0005.
Verbal questions will not be accepted and GLS will respond to written questions at its discretion. All communications must be sent via email to contact@example.gov. Respondents to this notice should not anticipate feedback regarding their submission other than acknowledgement of receipt. GLS reserves the right to review late submissions but makes no guarantee that they will be reviewed.
Results of this Notice will not be provided.