Intent to Sole Source - Drydock Services of MV Rock Island
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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, Rock Island District, has issued an Intent to Sole Source for Drydock Services for the Motor Vessel (MV) Rock Island. The Government intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract to Dubuque Barge and Fleeting Service Co. (dba Newt Marine Service). This notice is not a request for competitive quotes, but other firms may submit capability statements by April 22, 2026.
Purpose & Justification
The purpose is to procure essential dry docking and repair services for the MV Rock Island, which is experiencing significant vibration due to a likely bent propeller, posing an operational safety risk. The sole source justification is based on FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), as Dubuque Barge and Fleeting Service Co. is the only dry dock facility within a safe operating distance (approximately 4 river miles) of the vessel's current location at Lock and Dam 11. The next closest capable facility is 201 river miles away, which would incur additional costs and increased operational risk given the vessel's condition.
Scope of Work
The required services include:
- Dry docking of the MV Rock Island.
- Inspection of the vessel.
- Removal and replacement of the vessel’s propeller.
- Removal and reinstallation of the steering rudder to facilitate access for repairs.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Intended Awardee: Dubuque Barge and Fleeting Service Co. (dba Newt Marine Service)
- NAICS: 336611, Ship Building and Repairing (Size Standard: 1,300 employees)
- Product Service Code: J019 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Ships, Small Craft, Pontoons, And Floating Docks)
- Place of Performance: Dubuque, IA
Response Information
- Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Intent to Sole Source)
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Capability Statement Due: April 22, 2026, 10:00 CST
- Published Date: April 15, 2026
- Submission: Capability statements must include sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to meet the requirement and be submitted via email.
- Contact: Jubbar Joseph Arshad (jubbar.j.arshad@usace.army.mil)
- Note: This is not a solicitation. The Government will not reimburse costs for responding. Firms must be registered in SAM.gov to be eligible for award.