New Crane Barge

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Marine Design Center intends to issue solicitation W912BU-22-R-HARV on or around July 26th, 2022 seeking a contractor to fabricate and deliver a new 150-foot by 50-foot steel crane barge with a molded depth of 10 feet and design waterline of 5 feet to ABS Maltese Cross A-1 classification. The barge must meet specified intact stability standards and replace an existing barge operated by the Detroit District in Sault Ste Marie, Michigan. Bids are due on or around August 25th, 2022 and will be evaluated based on meeting the technical specifications and ability to deliver the completed barge to the designated delivery point, with liquidated damages applying for delays.

This opportunity is set aside for total small business and has a NAICS code of 336611 for Ship Building and Repairing. Bidders must register in the System for Award Management and provide bid guarantees, payment and performance bonds with their submission. One barge valued at an estimated $5 million is being procured to ensure continued operations.