| Location: | Federal |
|---|---|
| Posted: | Jul 10, 2026 |
| Due: | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Agency: | DEPT OF DEFENSE |
| Type of Government: | Federal |
| Category: |
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| Solicitation No: | N4523A26R1001 |
| Publication URL: | To access bid details, please log in. |
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The Regional Maintenance Center at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PSNS and IMF), Bremerton, Washington intends to award a stand-alone Firm-Fixed-Price contract to accomplish maintenance, repair and preservation of one (1) Caisson 4-5 Spare.
The Caisson 4-5 Spare characteristics are length: 147FT 5IN, width: 27FT, height: 53FT 11IN, full displacement: 1,565 L TONS, light load: 884 L TONS, maximum draft: 25FT 11IN and hull material: steel.
The Contractors facility must possess the capability of one (1) Caisson with the dimensions as stated above. To facilitate proper government oversight, the facility shall be located in the Puget Sound, WA region. For this procurement, the Puget Sound, WA region is defined as the West Coast of the continental US, starting from Olympia, WA and extending northward to Bellingham, WA.
Scope Overview: Coordinate with the Contracting Officer, via the Contracting Officers Representative (COR) to deliver the Asset to the Contractors facility. Upon docking Asset, wash and clean Asset: Perform various base metal and structural repairs, Replace the port rubber seal and perform required inspections and maintenance of starboard seal. Conduct ultrasonic and visual inspections of the hull, weather deck, tanks, piping and operations deck. Clean and pump tanks. Maintain/replace deck hatches. Install new mimic board. Test alarm systems. Clean ventilation. Replace all valves. Replace dewatering pumps. Replace grease lines and steady bearings. Replace actuator stands. Replace actuators. Replace valve-stem extension shafts. Remove, clean and reinstall rubber fendering. Preserve hull, weather deck, weather deck handrails, tanks, piping and operations deck. Replace zinc anodes. Conduct operational testing. Undock the Asset. Arrange and coordinate the delivery of the Asset back to the Government with the Contracting Officer via the COR.
The vessel availability is scheduled to be 6 April 2027 to 7 October 2027.
This is full and open competition. All offerors must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) to receive award of Government contracts. Offerors are advised also that SAM representations and certifications can be completed electronically via the System for Award Management website at https://www.sam.gov.
| May 6, 2026 | [Sources Sought (Original)] Maintenance, Repair, and Preservation of Caisson 4-5 Spare |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [Presolicitation (Original)] Maintenance, Repair, and Preservation of Caisson 4-5 Spare |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [Solicitation (Updated)] Maintenance, Repair, and Preservation of Caisson 4-5 Spare |

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