US MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY Dry-docking and repair of the Towing Vessel (TV) Elizabeth Anne

The U.S. Department of Transportation Maritime Administration is seeking proposals to dry-dock, inspect, and repair the Towing Vessel Elizabeth Anne. The contractor will be responsible for hauling out and blocking the vessel, conducting hull blasting and cleaning, performing ultrasonic gauging and replacing zinc anodes, overhauling deck equipment, and applying new coatings. Additional requirements include inspecting and potentially repairing sea chests, propellers, rudders, and ballast tanks. The contractor must also purchase and install new electronics including navigation, radar, and communications equipment. Proposals are due by April 29, 2020 and the work must be completed within 45 calendar days of award.

This requirement has been set aside for total small business and the NAICS code is 336611/PSC code is J019. The vessel is owned by the U.S. Government and operated by the United States Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, New York, where all work must be performed. Evaluation criteria include past performance, technical approach, and price. The vessel must be dry-docked and all repairs completed by June 11, 2020. The place of performance is Kings Point, New York.