Motor Vessel Supply

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Rock Island District is seeking capability statements from companies that can supply various marine parts and equipment for seven vessels and two crane barges to ensure compliance with U.S. Coast Guard safety regulations. The procurement encompasses multiple specialized items including two 40-ton barge deck winches, 19 stainless steel marine doors for vessel replacements, bridge navigation alarm systems, and spud controllers for crane barges. Companies responding must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and provide capability statements including their UEI, business size, CAGE code, and business name to the contracting officer at jubbar.j.arshad@usace.army.mil. This sources sought notice is strictly for information gathering purposes to determine market capability and whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The deadline for capability statement submissions is September 9, 2025, with the government retaining sole discretion on whether to proceed with a competitive solicitation based on the responses received.

This procurement opportunity operates under NAICS code 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing) and does not utilize any set-aside designation, making it open to businesses of all sizes. The Statement of Work details seven Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) covering critical marine equipment upgrades, with delivery required to the Mississippi River Project Office in Pleasant Valley, Iowa. The procurement includes specific technical requirements such as double-wall stainless steel construction for doors, hydraulic valve systems for winches, and specialized marine hardware components. No incumbent contractors or current service providers are identified in the documentation, and no budget ranges or award values are disclosed at this pre-solicitation stage. The government emphasizes that no costs will be reimbursed for companies preparing capability statements and that this notice does not constitute a request for competitive quotes.