SAFR 319315 - Renovate Eureka

The National Park Service is preparing to procure naval architecture and engineering services for the rehabilitation of the Steam Ferry Boat Eureka, a historic vessel at San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park in Vallejo, California, with a competitive Request for Qualifications anticipated in October 2026 and a Request for Proposal in December 2026. No set-aside is anticipated. Responses to this Sources Sought Notice are due by 2:00 PM Mountain Time on July 31, 2026.

Work scope requires development of designs and lifecycle cost estimates for predetermined rehabilitation alternatives, including options for hull repair or replacement using different materials and construction methods while maintaining aesthetic appearance and general dimensions. The superstructure, including the car deck, will be repaired rather than replaced, with selective demolition permitted only for constructability purposes. The anticipated period of performance is 120 calendar days, including potential weather shutdowns. NAICS 541330 applies, with a small-business size standard of $47 million.

The National Park Service Denver Service Center seeks responses from large and small businesses. Contractors must complete the attached Sources Sought Survey Questionnaire in its entirety and submit to shellie_murphy@ios.doi.gov. The questionnaire requests company information, experience with federal contracts on historical ships, licensing and permitting compliance approach, recent historical ship experience, SBA small business certifications, self-performance percentage, and factors influencing proposal submission commitment. No cost reimbursement is provided for responses.