Spud Barge CE 869 Dry Dock

This contract, issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District, under solicitation number W912P826RA005, is a combined synopsis/solicitation specifically set aside as a total small business procurement under NAICS Code 336611. It solicits firm-fixed-price quotes for dry dock repair services on the Spud Barge CE 869, a steel vessel measuring approximately 120 by 42 feet with specialized equipment including two spuds and diesel winches. The contract encompasses all management, labor, materials, and equipment necessary to complete a comprehensive dry docking and repair scope, which includes vessel movement, hull and steel plate repairs, ultrasonic testing, hull cleaning, propeller polishing, shaft alignment, sea valve maintenance, and anode replacement, among other tasks. Work must adhere strictly to detailed technical and safety specifications, including American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) standards, ASME codes, OSHA regulations, and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers safety manuals, ensuring zero deviation from the prescribed requirements. The period of performance is scheduled from March 23, 2026, with completion expected by May 22, 2026, at the contractor’s facility located in New Orleans, Louisiana. Government Furnished Property will be delivered to the contractor's site after vessel arrival, and inspection and acceptance responsibilities are shared between the contractor and government personnel, with the contractor conducting inspections and the government providing oversight and certification of conformance. Pricing is structured with a base set of contract line items covering essential dry docking services and additional option-based binding price items for steel plate supply and various labor categories, though unit and extended prices are not disclosed in the solicitation. The contract carries a Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) rating, emphasizing national defense and emergency preparedness priorities. Offerors must be registered with SAM, comply with extensive FAR and DFARS clauses (including those addressing cybersecurity, small business utilization, and safety), and submit their quotes electronically by January 5, 2026. Amendment 0001 incorporated specific service weight data for the barge, underscoring the tailored nature of the requirements. Contractor responsibilities also include rigorous safety programs, hazardous energy controls, qualified welders per ABS and federal standards, and adherence to strict quality control and government quality assurance processes throughout contract performance.