ILWW Inland River Fleet Service

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, seeks inspection, repair, and maintenance services for the Illinois Waterway Inland River Fleet, with quotes due September 8, 2026, at 2 PM Central Time. This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside (NAICS 336611, business size standard 1,300 employees), with the associated file indicating the procurement is further restricted to Women-Owned Small Businesses.

Place of performance is United States. The contract runs three years with two optional one-year extensions, using Firm Fixed Price and Time and Materials pricing structures. Work encompasses two parts: Part I covers annual pre-Certificate of Inspection examinations and optional dry dock services for nine vessels across three operational sections (Maintenance Section vessels requiring Coast Guard Certificates of Inspection, Maintenance Section vessels not requiring COI, and Lock and Dam Section vessels), including four motor vessels (MV City of Ottawa, MV LaSalle, MV Creve Coeur, MV Channahon) and multiple crane barges. Part II requires annual certification of fire suppression systems, CO2 alarms, and fire extinguishers across the fleet. The contractor must provide a dry dock facility within 100 river miles of Starved Rock Lock and Dam and within USCG MSU Chicago's operational area. All work must comply with USCG standards, CFR 33 and 46, and NFPA standards. Contractor personnel require background checks via bonded third parties. Technical questions are due August 27, 2026, by 2 PM Central Time. Quoters must submit complete pricing schedules identifying labor categories and rates for T&M line items, demonstrate facility proximity, and complete all Representations and Certifications in SAM.