Motor Vessel SAMA Aluminum Hull Repair, Electrical Upgrades, and Vessel Improvements

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is soliciting quotes for comprehensive repairs and upgrades to the floating plant vessel M/V SAMA, a freshwater-operating asset requiring aluminum hull restoration, electrical system modernization, and structural improvements. The work includes repair of cracks, failed welds, and pitting in the aluminum hull using AWS D1.2-compliant welding procedures, application of a zinc-chromate-free epoxy/polyurethane coating system per EM 1110-2-3400 and UFGS standards, installation of a 7,000-watt marine-grade pure sine wave inverter, upgrade of electrical panels to meet ABYC E-11 and USCG regulations, and overhaul of two Honda EU3600 generators. All work must be completed within 45 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed at the designated performance site in Old Hickory, Tennessee, with the Government responsible for vessel transportation. Technical submittals for coatings, welding procedures, equipment specifications, and welder certifications are mandatory and require prior Government approval, including concurrence from the USACE Marine Design Center for structural modifications. The solicitation explicitly prohibits copper-based antifouling coatings and mandates strict adherence to EM 385-1-1 safety protocols, lockout/tagout procedures, and secure vessel handling during operations. The contract is structured as a small business total set-aside under NAICS code 811310 with a final quote submission deadline of May 21, 2026, following two amendments that extended the original deadline and revised technical requirements, including removal of the marine radio installation and clarified coating system specifications. Evaluation is based on technical compliance and work quality, with particular emphasis on certified welding, surface preparation, coating adherence, electrical system performance, and operational testing under load—no price weighting is specified, indicating a best-value trade-off approach rather than lowest price technically acceptable. The Contracting Officer, Alison Abernathy, and Contract Specialist, Jamie Lynn Barnes, manage submissions and inquiries, while the COTRs, Jeremy Doughtry and Owen Traughber, oversee technical performance and acceptance. Invoicing is handled by Danielle Lopes, though no invoicing system or appropriation data is provided. The Government retains full authority to inspect, reject non-compliant work, and require corrections at no additional cost, with final acceptance contingent on successful testing and documented proof of compliance with all referenced standards, including ABYC E-11, USCG regulations, and