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Maintenance, Repair, and Preservation of Caisson 4-5 Spare

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N4523A26R1001Federal

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The Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility is conducting market research to identify qualified contractors capable of performing maintenance, repair, and preservation work on the Caisson 4-5 Spare asset. The work will be completed at the contractor’s facility, which must be located within the Puget Sound region of Washington State—specifically from Olympia north to Bellingham. The Caisson, a large steel structure measuring approximately 147 feet in length and 27 feet in width, requires a variety of detailed services including cleaning, structural repairs, seal inspection and replacement, ultrasonic and visual hull inspections, tank cleaning, valve and pump replacements, alarm system testing, and overall preservation tasks. The period of performance for this contract is estimated from March to September 2027. Interested companies are invited to submit a letter of interest by May 15, 2026, detailing their business size, past performance, organizational capabilities, and intent to respond to any forthcoming solicitation. This request is a sources sought notice issued solely for information gathering and planning, not a solicitation or contract offer. The government will not reimburse any costs incurred in responding, and submission does not guarantee future contracting opportunities. Respondents should provide a concise description of their qualifications relevant to the project and include contact information. The contracting office will use this information to assess industry interest and capability before potentially issuing a formal solicitation, which will be announced through official channels.

General Info

Seeking contractors in Puget Sound for Caisson 4-5 repair, maintenance, preservation by Sept 2027.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Puget Sound Naval Shipyard IMF

NAICS

336611 - Ship Building and Repairing View NAICS

Place of Performance

WA, USA

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NONE

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N4523A26R1001 Statement of Work for Caisson 4/5 Spare

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Puget Sound Naval Shipyard IMF
Contacts2 people available
OfficeBREMERTON, WA, 98314-5001, USA
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Department Of Defense → Puget Sound Naval Shipyard IMF
Office AddressBREMERTON, WA, 98314-5001, USA
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ALICE ROBERTSON
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Chris Davidson
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INFORMATION FOR POTENTIAL OFFERORS:


The Regional Maintenance Center at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PSNS & IMF), Bremerton, Washington intends to award a stand-alone Firm-Fixed-Price contract to accomplish maintenance, repair, and preservation of Caisson 4-5 Spare.


Caisson 4-5 Spare


  • Length: 147 FT – 5 IN
  • Width: 27 FT
  • Height: 53 FT – 11 IN
  • Draft: 25 FT – 11 IN
  • Hull Type: Steel
  • Full Displacement: 1,565 L Tons
  • Light Load: 884 L Tons

Scope Overview:


Coordinate with the Contracting Officer, via the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) to deliver the Asset to the Contractor’s facility.  Upon docking Asset, wash and clean Asset: Perform various base metal and structural repairs, Replace the port rubber seal and perform required inspections and maintenance of starboard seal. Conduct ultrasonic and visual inspections of the hull, weather deck, tanks, piping and operations deck. Clean and pump tanks. Maintain/replace deck hatches. Install new mimic board. Test alarm systems. Clean ventilation. Replace all valves. Replace dewatering pumps. Replace grease lines and steady bearings. Replace actuator stands. Replace actuators. Replace valve-stem extension shafts. Remove, clean and reinstall rubber fendering. Preserve hull, weather deck, weather deck handrails, tanks, piping and operations deck. Replace zinc anodes. Conduct operational testing. Undock the Asset.  Arrange and coordinate the delivery of the Asset back to the Government with the Contracting Officer via the COR.


The expected Period of Performance is scheduled to be 3 March 2027 to 3 September 2027.


The Government intends to post a request for proposals in August 2026 and anticipates award of the Firm-Fixed Price, stand-alone contract in December 2026 to the responsible contractor on a lowest price, technically acceptable basis in accordance with, but not limited to, the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 15.103-2. Offerors can view and/or download the draft notional work specifications for review at https://www.sam.gov.


All offerors must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) to receive award of Government contracts.  Offerors are advised also that SAM representations and certifications can be completed electronically via the System for Award Management website at https://www.sam.gov.


Notice Regarding Pre-Solicitation Synopsis:


Information provided shall be treated as Business Sensitive or Confidential to the responder, exempt from public release under the Freedom of Information Act.  PSNS & IMF may request further information regarding the capabilities of respondents to meet the requirements set forth in the announcement.  This pre-solicitation announcement is released in accordance with FAR 5.101.  Information provided in response to this pre-solicitation announcement is for informational and planning purposes only, will not be considered an offer by the responding contractor and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. 

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