The Product and Service Code (PSC) H119 for Quality Control of Ships, Small Craft, Pontoons, and Floating Docks encompasses a range of maritime inspection, maintenance, and repair services. These services primarily focus on ensuring the structural integrity, safety, and operational readiness of various marine vessels and floating infrastructure. The scope includes activities such as hull cleaning, shaft alignment, safety inspections, vessel reclassification, sandblasting, painting, and comprehensive technical assessments of maritime assets.
Federal contract awards under PSC H119 demonstrate a consistent pattern of small-scale, firm fixed-price purchase orders and blanket purchase agreements (BPAs) primarily issued by the U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Contract values typically range from approximately $8,000 to $75,000, with performance periods spanning several months to a few years. Frequently awarded entities include specialized marine service providers like Hired Divers LLC, Advanced Mechanical Enterprises, Davison Marine L.L.C., and American Bureau of Shipping. Many contracts are set aside for small businesses, including small disadvantaged and veteran-owned businesses. Performance locations are diverse, including coastal bases in Alaska, Florida, Wisconsin, and New York.
The federal contract opportunities in this PSC category reflect ongoing requirements for specialized maritime asset maintenance and quality control services. The most recent opportunity, posted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers New York District, seeks sandblasting, inspection, repair, and repainting services for a seasonal barge located in Troy, New York. The pre-solicitation notice indicates a project valued between $250,000 and $500,000, designated as a 100% small business set-aside with a contract duration not exceeding 60 calendar days. The opportunity emphasizes compliance with manufacturer specifications, industry standards, and Army Corps of Engineers requirements, highlighting the technical precision required in maritime quality control services.