Marine Vessel Maintenance and Sea Trials

The contract seeks a qualified contractor to perform comprehensive maintenance, system inspections, and performance testing on marine vessels, with the ultimate goal of conducting sea trials to validate the functionality of all systems following engine repairs. The work requires detailed technical expertise to ensure all vessel systems operate reliably and efficiently after servicing, and the successful bidder must be prepared to execute all task elements under strict operational standards. The place of performance is specified as Curtis Bay, Maryland, with a zip code of 21226, and all work must be completed in alignment with required safety and regulatory protocols. This is a total small business set-aside under the SBA program, limited exclusively to small businesses as defined by the NAICS code 483211, which pertains to water transportation of cargoes. The opportunity is issued as a subcontract by the Department of Homeland Security through its Sflc Procurement Branch 3, with responses due by August 11, 2026. The solicitation is open to eligible small businesses capable of delivering high-quality marine maintenance and testing services, and while no specific point of contact is listed, full details and submission requirements are accessible through the provided SAM.gov link. All proposals must demonstrate capability, experience, and resources to meet the technical demands of post-repair validation through physical sea trials.