Definitive Contract W912P826CA004

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District, awarded a $669,853.84 firm fixed-price contract to National Maintenance & Repair of Louisiana, Inc. for comprehensive dry dock repair and maintenance services on the Spud Barge CE 869, a 120-foot steel vessel. This total small business set-aside contract encompasses extensive work including vessel dry docking, gas freeing, ultrasonic testing, hull plating renewal, structural repairs, cleaning and coating, spud well modifications, deck hatch replacement, zinc anode installation, and marine sanitation device replacement. The contract was awarded on March 23, 2026, with an ultimate completion date of May 22, 2026, representing a 60-calendar-day performance period aligned with the solicitation's target timeline. Performance will occur in New Orleans, Louisiana, with liquidated damages assessed at $1,147.88 per day for completion delays.

National Maintenance & Repair of Louisiana, Inc., a for-profit entity specializing in marine vessel maintenance and repair services since 2009, was selected as the prime contractor based on offering the lowest-price technically compliant proposal. The contractor's prior experience with federal maritime agencies, including the U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers districts, demonstrates established capability in vessel overhaul and dry dock operations. The contract is designated as a DO-rated order certified for national defense, emergency preparedness, and energy program use under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System, requiring full contractor compliance with applicable regulations and quality control standards throughout project execution.