USACE Survey Vessel RANDY S. CUMMINGS Dry Dock Services

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is soliciting commercial dry dock services for the Survey Vessel RANDY S. CUMMINGS under a total small business set-aside, with the solicitation number W912P726QA008 issued under FAR Part 12 as a combined synopsis and request for quotation. The work includes comprehensive dry docking services such as hull cleaning and repainting, propulsion system maintenance, electrical and electronic repairs, installation of new navigation and safety equipment, and structural upgrades to the vessel—all to be performed at the contractor’s facilities with a firm fixed price structure. The contract period of performance is limited to 120 days, and the offeror must submit a Quality Control Program within 30 days of award. The response deadline has been extended to June 9, 2026, and proposals must be submitted electronically through the PIEE Solicitation Portal, including required documentation such as IRS Form W-14 and current SAM registrations. The acquisition applies a NAICS code of 336611 and adheres strictly to small business size standards of 1,000 employees. The contract incorporates numerous FAR and DFARS clauses, including Deviation 2026-O0040 for the new clause 52.222-90 addressing DEI discrimination by federal contractors, and Deviation 2026-O0038 modifying the 52.219-14 limitation on subcontracting. Additional critical clauses include safeguarding covered defense information, prohibitions on acquiring telecommunications equipment or services from designated foreign sources, and requirements related to whistleblower rights, payment submission via WAWF, and government property management. The contractor must also meet E-Verify eligibility standards, ensure certified welders are used without introducing stray electrical currents, and comply with organizational conflict of interest policies. Site visits require coordination with USACE personnel, and all proposals must clearly reference the solicitation and any amendments. The Government will evaluate offers based on price and technical capability, including past performance, with award going to the most advantageous offer. The contracting officer representative, to be designated separately, will perform 100% on-site surveillance for critical tasks and will oversee acceptance of work based on delivery and completion dock trials, with all deficiencies repaired at no cost to the government. The place of performance is the contractor’s facility, with FOB Destination terms applying unless otherwise specified, and electronic payment will be processed through the System for Award Management