Haulout Research Vessel Muskie

HAULOUT OF THE R/V MUSKIE

HAULOUT OF THE R/V MUSKIE

HAULOUT OF THE R/V MUSKIE

The Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey, Great Lakes Science Center, Ann Arbor, Michigan has a requirement for haulout, inspection, maintenance, and repair of the Research Vessel Muskie. The Muskie, constructed in 2011, is a 71' overall length, aluminum hull research vessel. Her home port is Sandusky, Ohio. A sampling of the services include dry dock; pressure wash the hull; repair underwater hull coating; repair hull valves; renew propulsion shafts; refurbish propellers, clean tanks; extend yard arms; add bow spray deflectors; repair/upgrade hydraulic system; reroute generator cooling piping; install wireless controller for crane; repair deck plating; replace fuel lines; replace fuel priming pump; replace radar, echo sounder, and sonar; add tank to forepeak; replace doors; install new sampling boom; refinish topside aluminum; install workboat cradle and provide workboat; repair alarm system; and modify deck arrangement. Upon completion of inspection, maintenance, and repair services, the contractor will launch the vessel. Proposals are being requested under Request for Proposals 140G0118R0002, which will be issued at Fedbizopps.gov and FedConnect.net on or about 10/27/2017. There will be a site visit of the R/V Muskie in Sandusky, Ohio on 11/09/2017. Additional information regarding the site visit will be provided in the solicitation. The offeror is responsible for monitoring the Fedbizopps.gov or FedConnect.net site for the release of the solicitation and amendments (if any). A statement of work, specifications, and drawings are not available for release at this time. Proposals will be due on or about 11/28/2017 (exact date/time to be provided in the solicitation). The anticipated award will be firm fixed price, issued on or about 12/08/2017. It is intended that the haul-out and associated services be performed during the period 12/18/2017 to 02/28/2017. The NAICS code is 336611 with a small business size standard of 1250 employees. This solicitation will be set aside for small business.