Z--Rigging of the National Historical Landmark Schooner C.A. Thayer

This contract involves the naval architectural and engineering assessment and enhancement of the historic rig design of the schooner C.A. Thayer to ensure compliance with contemporary sailing and safety standards. The scope includes validating the rig design, developing a ballasting plan, designing new rig components based on the government-provided historic design, and manufacturing and installing all required spars and ironwork. The contractor will collaborate with government experts in historic rigging to establish a detailed project timeline. The vessel itself is a wooden sailing ship constructed from Douglas fir, with overall length of 219 feet, waterline length of 156 feet, a beam of 36 feet 8 inches, draft measurements forward and aft of approximately 9 feet 3 inches and 9 feet 6 inches respectively, and gross and net tonnages of 452 and 390 tons. Qualified contractors must demonstrate experience in naval architecture and engineering specifically related to historic vessels, combined with practical and theoretical knowledge of traditionally rigged wooden-masted sailing ships. Additional requirements include the ability to coordinate tug operations with licensed pilots, manage logistics involving potential vessel movement, and expertise in stepping large wooden masts over 100 feet. Contractors must also be capable of overseeing the manufacture and installation of historically accurate rigging components, ensuring high-quality craftsmanship and authenticity. The solicitation is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 336611 and is managed by the Department of the Interior's Dsc Contracting Services Division based in Denver, Colorado. Proposals must include detailed resumes demonstrating relevant qualifications.