Notice of Intent to restrict competition for repairs to the DCV Hayward
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 New York District has issued a Special Notice / Notice of Intent to solicit a fixed-price contract for repairs to the Drift Collection Vessel (DCV) Hayward. This opportunity will be conducted under Other Than Full and Open Competition, restricted to shipyards within a specific navigable boundary in the NY Harbor area due to the vessel's current condition. Responses regarding this notice of intent are due April 6, 2026.
Scope of Work
The primary objective is to repair the DCV Hayward, which has a corroded starboard shaft bearing liner, limiting its transit range. The major work scope includes:
- Drydocking the vessel.
- Cleaning and painting the hull.
- Assisting with ABS and USCG required inspections.
- Performing miscellaneous modifications and repairs. The vessel, currently berthed at Caven Point Marine Terminal in Jersey City, NJ, may require tug assistance. Work must be performed within the following boundaries: no further south than the Verrazano Bridge, no further east than the Williamsburg Bridge (East River), no further north than Stony Point (Hudson River), and no further west than the Bayonne Bridge.
Vessel Specifications
- Length Overall: 124'-0"
- Breadth, Molded: 38'-0"
- Depth, Molded: 12'-9"
- Material: All Welded Steel
- Propellers: (2) 78"Dx61"P, 4 blade
- Draft, light: 7'-0"
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice / Notice of Intent (Fixed-Price contract anticipated)
- Set-Aside: Restricted Competition (Other Than Full and Open Competition)
- Response Due: April 6, 2026, 6:00 PM EST
- Published: March 20, 2026
Additional Notes
This notice is for informational purposes only and is not a formal solicitation or request for proposal. It serves to inform the public of the Government's intent to proceed with a restricted competition.