D.L. Billmaier Tow Winch Installation
Overview
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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 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Detroit District is soliciting quotes for the D.L. Billmaier Tow Winch Installation at its Vessel Yard in Duluth, MN. This requirement is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside for a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract. The government will provide the tow winch, and the contractor will be responsible for all installation services, materials, equipment, and hoisting. Quotes are due by April 9, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern.
Scope of Work
This contract involves the installation of a tow winch aboard the D.L. Billmaier Tugboat. The work will be performed at the USACE Vessel Yard located in Duluth, MN. The Government will furnish the tow winch, while the awarded contractor must provide all necessary supplies, materials, equipment, hoisting (crane), and services required to complete the installation.
Contract Details
- Solicitation Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Request for Quote - RFQ)
- Solicitation Number: W911XK26QA010
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP)
- Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 336611 – Ship Building and Repairing (Small Business Size Standard: 1,300 employees)
- PSC Code: N020 – Installation Of Equipment: Ship And Marine Equipment
- Applicable Regulations: FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services) and FAR Part 13 (Simplified Acquisition Procedures), as supplemented by FAR 2025-04 (June 11, 2025) and DFARS DCN (January 17, 2025).
- Warranty: Customary commercial practices are applicable.
Evaluation & Submission
- Basis of Award: Award will be made to the Lowest Priced Offeror who meets all requirements outlined in the RFQ and is determined to be responsive and responsible by the Contracting Officer.
- Submission Method: Electronic quotes must be submitted through the PIEE Solicitation Module as specified in the RFQ.
- Quote Requirements: All quotation information must be in English and priced in U.S. dollars. Offerors are required to meet all solicitation requirements; failure to include all requested information may result in a non-responsive quote.
Key Dates
- Published Date: March 24, 2026
- Quote Due Date: April 9, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Sally Artz (sally.artz@usace.army.mil, 313-226-2206)