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This Sources Sought opportunity from Department Of Defense was posted on July 9, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Design-Build Ship Lift at Kuwait Naval Base (KNB)

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The U.S. Department of Defense, through the Office of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, is conducting market research to identify potential sources capable of designing, constructing, installing, and certifying a ship lift at Kuwait Naval Base. The project involves creating a fully integrated system that lifts vessels vertically from the water and interfaces with the existing rail transfer yard to move them horizontally throughout drydock areas. The scope includes new construction of the ship lift structure, hoists, capstans, and necessary upgrades to existing piers, piles, and utility systems. The facility must seamlessly connect to the original infrastructure developed by Pearlson Shiplift Corporation. This effort is for the Kuwait Ministry of Defence, and performance is required on-site at Kuwait Naval Base, with mandatory access to the base and ability to execute work in-country. Interested firms must complete a capability questionnaire by 12:00 PM Eastern Time on 17 July 2026 using the provided link. The solicitation is strictly for market research and does not constitute a request for proposals or an intent to award a contract. Responses are not offers or bids and will not bind the government to any specific acquisition path. The anticipated NAICS code is 237990 with a small business size standard of $45 million. No feedback will be provided to respondents, and submissions will not be considered part of any future solicitation process. The contracting office is located in Winchester, Virginia, with primary points of contact listed for questions. All activity relates to the potential future procurement under the designated opportunity, but no award or timing is guaranteed.

General Info

U.S. Army Corps seeks firms to design and build ship lift at Kuwait Naval Base for Kuwait Ministry of Defence.

Agency

Department Of Defense → W076 Endist Middle Eas(provis)View Agency

NAICS

237990 - Other Heavy and Civil Engineering ConstructionView NAICS

Place of Performance

Kuwait, VA, KWT

Set-Aside

NONE

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Sources Sought Notice for Kuwait Naval Base Ship Lift Design-Build

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W076 Endist Middle Eas(provis)
Contacts2 people available
OfficeWINCHESTER, VA, 22602-0000, USA
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Department Of Defense → W076 Endist Middle Eas(provis)
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Office AddressWINCHESTER, VA, 22602-0000, USA
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Thuy Le Contract Specialist
Anna Holcomb Contract Specialist

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This is a sources sought notice for market research to gain knowledge of potential sources, determine potential acquisition strategies, and to understand current market capabilities.



This is not a solicitation and any requests for a solicitation will be ignored.  Responses other than what is requested will be ignored.



GENERAL SCOPE OF POTENTIAL REQUIREMENT



This requirement involves the design, construction, installation, incidental work, and certification of a ship lift at Kuwait Naval Base (KNB). The ship lift shall coordinate with the existing rail transfer yard to provide a means to safely transport vessels from the water to locations throughout the drydock areas. In this manner, the components function as a fully-integrated system, where the ship lift moves a vessel vertically, and a tow vehicle moves a vessel horizontally as needed to transport it throughout the drydock area. The scope of the project includes the design and installation of a new ship lift (including but not limited to the structure, hoists, and capstans), structural improvements to the ship lift existing piers and piles and associated utility systems upgrades.  The ship lift must seamlessly integrate with the existing transfer system.



Additional Information:



  1. This project is for the Kuwait Ministry of Defence (KMOD).
  2. The place of performance is Kuwait Naval Base, Kuwait.  The ability to perform work in Kuwait and obtain base access is required.
  3. The existing system at KNB was originally built by Pearlson Shiplift Corporation (PSC).
  4. The anticipated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this potential requirement is 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction) with a small business size of $45M.


CAPABILITY QUESTIONNAIRE



Interested parties must complete a capability questionnaire at the link below.  Responses must be received no later than 12:00PM Eastern Time on 17 July 2026.



Link to questionnaire:  https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/eMSu9F6CR9



Responses will not be considered an offer, proposal, or bid for any solicitation that may result from this notice.



Responses will not restrict the government to a particular acquisition approach.



This notice is strictly for market research purposes.  Respondents will not be notified of the results of any reviews conducted from the capability questionnaires received.

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