Jacksonville Ship Repairs Requirement

This is a Sources Sought Notice / Request for Information (RFI) only. This is NOT a Request for Proposal (RFP), Invitation for Bid (IFB), or Request for Quotation (RFQ). No solicitation is currently available. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Jacksonville District, is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirements for Drydocking and repair services for USACE Vessels.

A Virtual Industry Day is currently being contemplated, and a Microsoft Teams Link will be added to this notice. Currently, the Vistural Industry Day is scheduled for 15 December 2026, beginning at 9 am Eastern.

A Site Visit is also being contemplated for 7 January 2027.

Questions will be due on 17 January 2027 by noon Eastern.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Jacksonville District has a requirement for the following boat troubleshooting and repair services:

Hull and Structural Maintenance (per ER 750-1-1):

Hull Inspection and Repair: Capability to perform ultrasonic thickness testing, steel plating repair/replacement, underwater hull repairs and cathodic protection testing and anode replacement, window, hatches and door maintenance and repair, and bilge and interior cleaning.

Surface Preparation and Coating: Capability to perform abrasive blast cleaning and painting of the underwater body, freeboard, main decks and superstructure.

Mechanical and Electrical Systems (per ER 750-1-1):

Propulsion and Power: Overhaul and repair of main propulsion engines and auxiliary generators including the diesel engines, outboard gasoline engines, propulsion shaft, propeller, waterjet and rudder repair, HVAC equipment, hydraulic components and load handling equipment, galley and head equipment troubleshooting and repair, and boat trailer maintenance and repair.  

Piping and Electrical: Maintenance of all vessel piping, electrical installations, and onboard electronic equipment including bridge electronic systems, tank inspection, cleaning and repair, electrical system grooming and repair (12/24vdc and 120/240vac),

Safety Systems: Servicing of life-saving appliances, fire detecting/extinguishing equipment, pollution prevention systems, life raft and associated safety equipment service and repair, intrusion detection and CCTV system maintenance and repair.

Naval Architects/Marine Engineers to perform naval architecture analysis, determining crane safety, structural integrity, and stability during major conversions or rehabilitation.

Qualified Paint/Coating Inspectors to oversee surface preparation and coating applications. These inspectors ensure compliance with standards established by the Steel Structures Painting Council (SSPC) and the National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) / AMP.

USCG/ABS certification inspections for vessels holding a Certificate of Inspection (COI) or load line to ensure compliance with Subchapter I and/or American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) classification rule.

Marine Surveyor Services accredited by the National Association of Marine Surveyors (NAMS) or the Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors (SAMS) with at least 5 years of experience in commercial marine plant. They perform annual inspections and condition surveys.

Marine Chemist to certify tanks and spaces as safe for hotwork/personnel.

Vessel characteristics:

• Vessel Name/Type: Survey Vessel FLORIDA-II
• Length/Beam/Draft: 62’ / 24’ / 3’
• Displacement: 42.5 tons

• Vessel Name/Type: Survey Vessel SALZER
• Length/Beam/Draft: 40’ / 13’-6” / 3’
• Displacement: 14 tons

• Vessel Name/Type: Tug LEITNER
• Length/Beam/Draft: 50’ / 20’ / 8’
• Displacement: 51.2 Tons

• Vessel Name/Type: Tug CHOBEE
• Length/Beam/Draft: 25’ / 16’ / 6’
• Displacement: 25 tons

• Vessel Name/Type: Barge CFBC-1
• Length/Beam/Draft: 104’ / 38’ / 8’
• Displacement: 100-150 tons

• Vessel Name/Type: Barge CN-4
• Length/Beam/Draft: 120’ / 45’ / 10’
• Displacement: 150-200 tons

• Vessel Name/Type: Multiple Small Survey Vessels
• Length/Beam/Draft: 25-40’ / 7-12’ / 19” – 30”

Displacement: 2.5 to 10 tons

Specific Capabilities may include:

Business and Contracting Capabilities (per EP 715-1-8):

Experience with Local Conditions: Ability to navigate specific waterways to the facility, handle local environmental constraints, and manage seasonal weather impacts

Drydocking and Facility Capabilities:

Lifting/Docking/Blocking Capacity: Dimensions and tonnage capacity of the drydock, marine railway, or travel lift to safely accommodate the specific USACE vessel class.

Location: Physical location of the shipyard to calculate transit time and fuel costs.

Interested firms are asked to email the Contract Specialists, Ms. Brittany Jackson, at brittany.r.jackson@usace.army.mil, or Ms. Kelly Koger, at kelly.l.koger@usace.army.mil.