Inland River Towboat
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PSC
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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 - St. Paul District has awarded a contract to Steiner Construction Company Inc. for the new construction of an Inland River Towboat. The award was based on Best Value for a vessel already in production, with acceptance anticipated in November 2026. This vessel will support the Maintenance & Repair Section's operations.
Scope of Work
The awarded contract covers the construction of the Steiner Hull 1081 (USACE Name TBD), an inland river towboat with the following specifications:
- Dimensions: 100 ft long, 34 ft beam (width), 8 ft 6 in draft.
- Propulsion: Powered by three 800 HP Tier III S6R2 Mitsubishi Diesel engines.
- Capacity: Berths for up to 8 crew and two 65-ton barge winches.
- Design: Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) design with minor modifications to meet Government requirements (e.g., fuel, oil, potable water tank segregation; additional insulation and heaters).
The vessel will be utilized by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - St. Paul District - Maintenance & Repair Section to move barges, floating plants, and other equipment essential for the repair and maintenance of locks, dams, and other Government assets.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Awarded on a Best Value basis.
- Awardee: Steiner Construction Company Inc., 9195 Little River Road, Bayou La Batre, AL 36509.
- Acceptance Date: November 2026.
- Published: March 11, 2026.
Evaluation
The contract was awarded based on Best Value for a new construction vessel that was already in production.