2. Avondale 11-06-09 to 39-01-08 Set 1a of 4.pdf

This document is a federal solicitation for the drydocking and repair of the U.S. Hopper Dredge WHEELER. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District has a requirement for a contractor to perform steel repairs to the hull and hopper, rehabilitate dredging systems, maintain and repair propulsion, steering, and support systems, and paint the interior and exterior of the vessel. The solicitation is being issued as an Invitation for Bid (IFB) with a firm fixed price contract award. Bids are due on August 23, 2024, and the anticipated contract value is between $10,000,000 and $25,000,000. The applicable NAICS code is 336611, Ship Building and Repair, with a small business size standard of 1,300 employees. Prospective bidders must be registered in SAM under the relevant NAICS code. The drydocking must be completed between September 1, 2024, and December 31, 2024, at a facility within 2,000 nautical miles of the New Orleans District headquarters.