ABS (American Bureau of Shipping) special periodical survey drydocking
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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 Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (GLS) is conducting market research via a Sources Sought Notice for an anticipated 5-year contract for ABS (American Bureau of Shipping) special periodical survey drydocking of the M/V Seaway Guardian. This is not a solicitation, but aims to identify qualified sources. Responses are due May 18, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
GLS, a U.S. Government Corporation within the U.S. Department of Transportation, seeks to identify potential sources capable of performing the 5-year ABS special periodical survey drydocking for its 118-foot towing vessel, M/V Seaway Guardian (IMO # 9883039). The work involves both drydocking for hull and load line survey inspections and time at a wet lay berth to complete ABS surveys and trials.
Required surveys include:
- ABS Special Periodical Drydock Survey #1
- ABS Special Periodical & Annual Survey – Automation #1 & #6
- ABS Special Periodical & Annual Survey – Hull #1 & #6
- ABS Special Periodical & Annual Survey – Machinery #1 & #6
- ABS Renewal of Load Line Survey – Great Lakes #1
- ABS IAPP Annex VI Survey #1
- ABS IOPP Annex I Survey #1
- Various machinery, equipment, structural repairs, removals, installations, and coating repairs.
Anticipated Evaluation Factors
For the future solicitation, GLS expects to evaluate shipyard firms based on:
- Specialized Experience and Technical Competence for ABS survey inspections, machinery/electrical testing, and shipwright/hotwork jobs.
- Professional qualifications based on past vessel drydocking projects.
- Geographic location within a 500-mile radius of Massena, NY 13662.
- Past Performance in completing ABS annual and special periodical surveys.
- Capacity to accomplish work within a one-month timeframe.
Response Requirements & Deadline
Interested firms should submit:
- Company information: Name, Address, Point of Contact (Name, Phone, Email), UEI, CAGE Code, and Socio-Economic Size Status under NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing).
- A capability statement (not exceeding 3 pages) listing three similar projects completed in the last 3 years, with brief descriptions and contact references.
Responses must be submitted via email to chora.snyder@dot.gov by May 18, 2026. The email subject line must be "ABS special periodical survey drydocking - Sources Sought 6923G526SS0005". This is for market research only; no feedback other than acknowledgement will be provided.