Randy S. Cummings Dry Dock Service

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Engineering District San Francisco is seeking qualified contractors to provide comprehensive dry dock maintenance, repair, and inspection services for the USACE Randy S. Cummings Survey Vessel, a 58-foot aluminum survey vessel originally built in 1977. This is a sources sought notice for market research purposes only, not a formal Request for Proposal, with an anticipated solicitation date of February 17, 2026. The contractor must provide all necessary personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, tools, materials, and supervision to complete the work on a firm-fixed-price basis at the contractor's facility. Key requirements include conducting pre- and post-dry-docking sea trials, hull services such as pressure washing and sonic surveying with minimum 200 ultrasonic tests, bead-blasting to SSPC-SP-10 standard, anti-fouling coating application, machinery services including full main engine and generator service, and installation of new equipment such as a powered cargo davit and forward-looking sonar. The government is conducting this market research notice to identify interested parties, assess socioeconomic status availability, and evaluate contractor capabilities; responses must be submitted by email to james.neal@usace.army.mil by February 13, 2026, including point of contact information, CAGE Code, UEI number, and small business certifications if applicable.

No set-aside designation has been applied to this procurement, and no incumbent contractor is identified in this sources sought notice. The contract falls under NAICS Code 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing) with a small business size standard of 1,300 employees, and is classified under Product Service Code J019 for maintenance and repair of ships and floating docks. While no specific award value or budget range is provided in the sources sought notice, the scope of work is extensive and includes both mandatory and optional tasks, suggesting a substantial contract value. The performance work statement indicates that the contractor must develop a Quality Control Program within 30 days of award, designate a dedicated contract manager, and maintain compliance with applicable standards including SSPC-SP-10, ASTM F1321, and relevant Coast Guard regulations (46 CFR). The contractor must also submit a detailed Task Schedule Gantt Chart prior to commencing work and attend post-award and periodic progress meetings at no additional cost to the government.