KB Dock Piers Ladder Replacement

Naval Sea Systems Command seeks replacement of emergency pier ladders at Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Keyport and Naval Base Bangor, Washington, with proposals due September 21, 2026. This procurement is a 100% small business set-away under RFQ N0025326Q0009. Amendment 0002, effective September 16, 2026, revised the Statement of Work to Rev 2 and updated Pre-Proposal Information answers; offerors must acknowledge receipt of all amendments before the deadline.

Place of performance includes NUWC Keyport Main Pier, Keyport, Washington 98345 and KB Dock at Naval Base Bangor. Work requires removal of thirteen existing 20-foot steel ladder extensions and four upper ladder sections, and installation of twelve new 20-foot aluminum marine-grade ladders and four fixed pier ladder sections compliant with 6061 marine-grade aluminum or hot-dipped galvanized steel specifications. All welding must be performed by certified welders with at least five years' experience and American Welding Society certifications rated for saltwater submersion. Ladder anchors require ACI-certified installers. Material alternatives include 316 marine-grade stainless steel with dielectric break shackles. The contractor must coordinate through the Contracting Officer's Representative, maintain a rescue boat during all working hours, and complete work within 120 calendar days of award.

U.S. citizenship is mandatory for facility access. Contractor personnel must comply with joint Personnel Adjudication System visit request procedures and facility security requirements at both locations. All contractor employees must review quarterly Security Training Bulletins and attend annual counterintelligence briefings if holding SECRET or higher clearances. Prohibited items include photographic equipment and recording devices on facility grounds.

Estimated contract value ranges from $100,000 to $250,000. Award uses Low Price Technically Acceptable source selection. Evaluation factors include technical capability (minimum three years in commercial/industrial applications in Washington State, Site Safety and Health Officer certification, current business license), past performance (up to five references), safety data (DART and TRC rates for five calendar years), and price. Prevailing wage applies under Davis-Bacon Act, Kitsap County determination. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for September 3, 2026 at 10:00 AM at NUWC Keyport, Pass and ID Building 916. Proposals must include SF 1449, SAM.gov certifications, capability statement, itemized scope, subcontractor identification, performance and payment bonds where applicable, past performance references, safety data sheets, and detailed bid form. FOB Destination pricing to NUWC Keyport, WA 98345 is required. All submissions must be digital via email only to dane.a.jacobson3.civ@us.navy.mil and kaci.j.campbell.civ@us.navy.mil. NAICS 237990, size standard $45 million; PSC Z2PZ.