BPA, Marine Vessel & Barge Repairs (Dry Dock)

Blanket Purchase Request for Dry Docking Maintenance and Vessel Repair

This Sources Sought Notice will be utilized by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Nashville District to establish a list of sources interested in Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPA) for services related to Dry Docking Maintenance and Vessel Repair.

A Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) as defined by FAR 13.303(a) is a simplified method of filling anticipated repetitive needs for supplies or services by establishing "charge accounts" with qualified sources of supply. The BPA does not guarantee, nor obligate the Government to, any orders to a BPA holder in any way.

The agreements will have a period of performance of five (5) years from the date the Master Agreement is established. As services are required, the Government will issue a Request for Quote (RFQ) to vendors actively holding a BPA Master Agreement. BPA holders will not be required to quote on every RFQ. Quotes will be required to be submitted electronically, via email, or fax.

Interested Vendors should be capable of provide all labor, materials, and qualified personnel, supervision and quality control necessary to perform all work All work shall be accomplished in strict accordance with industry and safety standards. It is a requirement that any technician working, repairing and testing specific government equipment have certifications by the manufacturer.

To be eligible for a BPA, an Interested Vendor SHALL has an active record in the System for Award Management (SAM), at www.sam.gov. Questions concerning the establishment of the BPA's for services related to Docking and Vessel Repair at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Nashville District can be directed to Kenyanna Jennings, Contract Specialist, at kenyanna.l.jennings@usace.army.mil.

The anticipated NAICS code is 336611 " Ship Building and Repairing " with a small business size standard of 1,250 Employees.

Vessels and Barges

Vessel & Barges               Type                      Lengths
M/V Iroquois                       Tow Boat               72' X 34'
ND-40                                 Shop Barge          150' X 48'
ND-42                                 Flat Deck Barge   120' X 30'
ND-46                                 Combing Barge    120' X 28
ND-104                               Ferry Barge           22' X 60'
LD-730                                Flat Deck Barge   150' X 54'
LD-733                                Flat Deck Barge   150' X 54'

If interested in receiving a BPA with the USACE, Nashville District, please do the following:

Please respond to Market Survey below:

Market Survey

The Government is issuing this survey to determinea competitive basis. This is not a solicitation. This questionnaire is for market research purposes only. Only contractors capable of performing this type of work should respond to this Request for Information (RFI).

Your response to this survey is requested by 12:00 PM Central Time, Wednesday, May 1, 2024.

Please send by email to Kenyanna.l.jennings@usace.army.mil or fax to 615-736-7124.

1. Name of your firm:

2. CAGE:

3. Point of Contact and EMAIL address:

4. Largest Federal contract successfully completed:
a. Year Completed:
b. Dollar Amount:
c. General Description of project:

5. Are you a Small Business classified under the above NAICS code?

6. Please list any Special Small Business Certifications you currently possess (e.g. Women- Owned Small Business, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, Hubzone, 8(a), etc.):

7. Please describe any recent contracts or experience within the previous 24 months that are similar to this requirement.

8. Does your firm possesses the manpower to perform the services, and maintenance of the Vessels and Barges mentioned above?

9. Does your firm possesses the facilities to accommodate the lengths of the Vessels and Barges mentioned above for services and maintenance?

10. Comments