Army Watercraft Sustainment Maintenance (AWSM) Program Zone 3 Pier Side and Emergency Drydocking (AWARD NOTICE)
Overview
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PSC
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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 Army Contracting Command - Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) has awarded 19 competitive contracts for the Army Watercraft Sustainment Maintenance (AWSM) Program Zone 3. This program provides critical pier side maintenance and emergency drydocking services for the U.S. Army’s fleet of watercraft across both CONUS and OCONUS locations.
Scope of Work
The effort encompasses comprehensive sustainment for the Army watercraft fleet, including:
- Pier side maintenance and un-programmed repairs.
- Emergency drydocking and emergency repairs.
- Fleet modernization and modification efforts.
- Technical support and engineering services for various vessel classes.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Five-Year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)
- Total Award Value: Maximum ceiling of $70,000,000
- Award Date: January 29, 2026
- Contract Numbers: W912CH26DA046 through W912CH26DA064
- Set-Aside: None (Awarded on a competitive basis)
Awarded Vendors
The Government selected 19 contractors to support Zone 3 requirements, including:
- BAE Systems San Diego Ship Repair Inc.
- Colonna's Shipyard, Incorporated
- Fincantieri Marine Repair LLC
- HII Mission Technologies Corp
- Japan Marine United Corporation
- Lyon Shipyard Inc.
- Pacific Shipyards International, LLC
- QED Systems, Inc.
- Sumitomo Heavy Industries, Ltd.
- (Additional vendors include Atlantic Fabrication, Heavy Engineering Industries, JT Marine, Marisco Ltd, Metal Trades LLC, Mid Atlantic Engineering, Subic Drydock, Sunjin Entech, Tropical Reef Shipyard, and Yokohama Engineering Works).
Evaluation
Awards were made following a competitive solicitation process. The multiple-award IDIQ structure allows the Army to compete individual task orders among the 19 qualified vendors to ensure cost-effectiveness and rapid response for emergency repairs.