Sama friendship repair and PMS

The Department of the Interior National Park Service Northeast Region is seeking a contractor to perform comprehensive maintenance and repair services for the Friendship of Salem, a full-scale replica of a 1797 merchant ship located at Salem Maritime National Historic Site. The solicitation (RFQ Number 140P4325Q0030) requires a qualified contractor to complete vessel repairs including hull painting with Coppercoat, fiberglass and wood repairs, mechanical system maintenance, and chain plate preparation. The contract will be awarded to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable offeror, with all non-price factors considered equal to price. Quotes are due by 12 PM ET on April 23, 2025, and must be submitted via email to Samuel McKenzie. A mandatory pre-bid site visit is scheduled for April 14, 2025, from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM at Gloucester Marine Railways, where potential bidders can examine the vessel and clarify project specifications.

The solicitation is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), with a small business size standard of 1,300 employees. The government anticipates awarding a single Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order for vessel repair work, with a performance period from May 1-31, 2025. The contract includes multiple line items covering repairs such as up to 30 square feet of fiberglass blister repair, 50 square feet of hull lamination replacement, and painting 38 chain plates. The work will be performed at Gloucester Marine Railways, with the contractor required to follow EPA/OSHA regulations and provide a one-year warranty on all materials and services. The total project scope aims to ensure the vessel's safety and seaworthiness through comprehensive maintenance and restoration techniques.