3577 NASA Pegasus Drydock
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 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Marine Design Center has issued a pre-solicitation synopsis for an upcoming Invitation for Bid (IFB) to procure services for the NASA Barge PEGASUS. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and involves drydocking, maintenance, repair, and required ABS Surveys. The IFB (W912BU26BA016) is anticipated to be released on or about March 23, 2026.
Scope of Work
The work primarily consists of:
- Maintenance and repair of the NASA Barge PEGASUS.
- American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) surveys and coordination.
- Scope-specific modifications. The barge dimensions are approximately 310' length, 50' breadth, and 15'9" depth.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Pre-solicitation for an Invitation for Bid (IFB).
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 336611, Ship Building and Repair, with a size standard of 1300 employees.
- Period of Performance: 60 calendar days after the issuance of the Notice to Proceed.
- Liquidated Damages: Will be associated with this procurement.
- IFB Anticipated Release: On or about March 23, 2026.
- SAM Registration: Required for prospective contractors prior to submitting an offer and at the time of award.
- Mastership Agreement: Contractors must enter into a "Mastership Agreement for Repair and Alteration of Vessels" prior to award, as per DFARS Subpart 252.217-71.
Additional Information
This notice is for planning and informational purposes only and is not a solicitation or a commitment by the Government. No hard copies of the IFB will be available. Potential offerors are responsible for monitoring the SAM.gov website for the official solicitation, amendments, and updates. Questions regarding this pre-solicitation should be directed to Katie Sayers at katie.l.sayers@usace.army.mil. Information within this pre-solicitation is subject to change.