Bid Abstract - 3251 MVS Crane Barge Replacement

The Department of the Army Corps of Engineers Engineering District Philadelphia has published a Special Notice regarding the Bid Abstract for the 3251 MVS Crane Barge Replacement project under solicitation number W912BU25BA0019. This procurement opportunity falls under the Total Small Business set-aside category and is classified under NAICS code 336611 for Ship Building and Repairing. The solicitation was originally issued on July 22, 2025, with bid opening occurring on September 19, 2025. The project involves the procurement of a specialized crane barge with delivery options for the Army Corps of Engineers' operations.

The purpose of this Special Notice is to announce the results of the competitive bidding process for the crane barge replacement project. Four contractors submitted proposals: Conrad Shipyard, St. Johns Shipbuilding Inc, Southwest Shipyard LP, and Reagent World Inc, with bid amounts ranging from approximately $3.99 million to $16.87 million. Southwest Shipyard LP submitted the lowest bid at $14,147,554, while Conrad Shipyard had the highest at $16,871,000. The solicitation included two amendments that all offerors acknowledged, and the procurement is specifically reserved for small business participation under the Total Small Business set-aside designation. Contractors interested in similar future opportunities should note the October 1, 2025 due date associated with this notice and ensure they meet small business eligibility requirements for participation in this specialized marine construction market.