Dry Dock and Perform Repairs, M/V Lawson and Crane Barge Choctawhatchee

Furnish all planning, supervision, labor, materials, equipment, plant, subcontracts and all other things necessary to Dry Dock and Perform Repairs to the M/V Lawson and Crane Barge Choctawhatchee, Black Warrior & Tombigbee Waterway, Tuscaloosa Black-Warrior and Tombigee Waterway, Alabama. Work will include (not all inclusive for both vessels): dry docking; compartment cleaning, marine chemist testing, rudder and propeller removal and replacement; propeller and rudder reconditioning; shaft removal and inspection; shaft installation and realignment; removal and inspection of steering system and rudder bushings; painting and coating; vessel HVAC repairs; identify and repair leaks to the potable water system, main engine, generator jacket, fuel tank, waste oil; alarm system repairs; and miscellaneous electrical and piping repairs. The Government will deliver the plant for repairs, without cost to the successful bidder, within 50 miles (by water) to Mobile, Alabama. The Contractor will be responsible for returning the plant to the Government after completion of repairs.

It is anticipated that a contract with Fixed-Price and Cost Reimbursable line items of work will be awarded to a single contractor. This procurement is unrestricted. The solicitation package will be available for download on or about October 7, 2016 with a minimum 30-day response date. Contract award is expected early-November. The plant is needed back in service by February 2017 for planned maintenance work in March 2017 and to avoid water level issues that might arise in returning the plant to the Government. The solicitation will only be issued as a direct download at the following website: https://www.fbo.gov. All bidders must be registered in FBO before they will be allowed to download solicitation information. The solicitation will not be provided in a printed paper format, however, the Government reserves the right to revert to paper medium when it is determined to be in the Government's best interest. Therefore, it is the offeror's responsibility to check the website for solicitation posting and any changes to this solicitation. Those registering are responsible for the accuracy of the information provided.