681-0869-301 Combined.pdf

This is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for a firm fixed price Job Order under a Master Ship and Repair Agreement (MSRA) for the overhaul, maintenance, and repair of the Dredge ESSAYONS operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Portland District. All overhaul work shall be performed at the contractor's facility, with the government responsible for delivering the vessel to and from the contractor location. Upon completion, USACE personnel will conduct dock and sea trials that the vessel must pass prior to final acceptance. Contractor representatives are required to attend one of three mandatory site visits scheduled for July 21, July 28, or August 4, 2026, at locations within 90 minutes of Portland, Oregon, beginning at 9:00 AM Pacific Time. Attendance at a site visit is mandatory for contractor responsibility determination and award eligibility. Contractors may request alternative dates with five days' advance notice by contacting Mr. Ian Lutjens at ian.k.lutjens@usace.army.mil. All personnel attending site visits must provide their own Personal Protective and Safety Equipment (PPE) compliant with EM 385-1-1 standards. Some locations may require a Transportation Worker Identification Certification (TWIC) card for entry.

The solicitation encompasses various major work items associated with the overhaul and dry docking of the vessel, with the complete list provided in the attached IFB document. The Dredge Essayons is currently in the operational dredge season, and site visit location details are subject to change based on the operational schedule. Potential contractors should indicate whether they possess or require a TWIC card when scheduling their site visit. This procurement is being conducted under the MSRA vehicle with the federal contracting office being the Department of the Army Corps of Engineers Engineering District Portland, with solicitation number W9127N26BA029.