3066 NAO Derrickboat Elizabeth Replacement
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers, Norfolk District is soliciting bids for the replacement of the 3066 NAO Derrickboat Elizabeth. This is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for one new steel derrickboat, issued as a combined synopsis/solicitation. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Bids are due May 26, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a new steel derrickboat to support various missions. Key principal dimensions include:
- Length Overall (Molded): 105 ft
- Beam (Molded): 30 ft
- Hull Depth Amidships (Molded): 8 ft
- Draft Amidship (Full Load with 70,000 lb deck cargo): 5 ft
- Total Propulsion Power: 1000-BHP
- Maximum Fuel Capacity: 2,878 gallons Liquidated damages, bid guarantee, and payment/performance bonding are required for this procurement.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Invitation for Bid - IFB)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 336611 (Ship Building and Repair)
- Product Service Code: 1935 (Barges And Lighters, Special Purpose)
- Bid Submission Due: May 26, 2026, 2:00 PM EDT
- Published Date: April 29, 2026
- Notice Identifier: 922b63f180194ce097b1bcf6af586f63
Evaluation
Award will be made to the lowest-priced bidder who is determined to be responsive and responsible.
Submission Instructions
Offerors must submit their bids electronically via the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) Solicitation Module. No other transmission methods (email, facsimile, regular mail, hand-carried) will be accepted. Bids must not contain classified data, and the use of hyperlinks is prohibited.
Additional Notes
This opportunity has been amended multiple times. Amendment 0001 extended the offer due date to May 26, 2026. Amendments 0002 and 0003 provided RFI questions and responses and updated sections of the solicitation. Potential bidders are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov and PIEE for all amendments and updates. The primary contact is Katie Sayers at katie.l.sayers@usace.army.mil. All communications must be in writing and include the solicitation number, company name, address, phone number, and point of contact.