Randy S. Cummings Dry Dock Service
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), specifically the W075 ENDIST SAN FRAN office, is conducting a Sources Sought for market research purposes to identify qualified firms for Dry Dock Service for the Randy S. Cummings Survey Vessel. This notice is for information and planning only, not a solicitation. Responses are due by February 13, 2026, with an anticipated solicitation date of February 17, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for non-personnel services encompassing routine and planned maintenance, repair, and inspection services for the USACE Survey Vessel RANDY S. CUMMINGS. Services include, but are not limited to:
- Dry docking and berthage activities
- Cleaning, hull painting, and surface treatments
- Inspections, replacement/upgrade installations
- Removal of crane and associated systems, installation of ballast
- Scheduled maintenance, cleaning, and repairs, and vessel modifications
- Addressing discovered repair needs. All work is to be performed at the Contractor's facilities.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- NAICS Code: 336611 – Ship Building and Repairing (Small Business Size Standard: 1,300 employees)
- Product Service Code (PSC): J019 – Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Ships, Small Craft, Pontoons, And Floating Docks
- Set-Aside: None specified for this market research phase.
- Response Due: February 13, 2026, by 8:00 PM UTC.
- Anticipated Solicitation Date: February 17, 2026.
- Anticipated Contract Type: Firm-fixed-price (as indicated in the draft PWS).
Submission Requirements
Interested parties should email their interest and capabilities to James Neal at james.neal@usace.army.mil. Submissions must include:
- Point of Contact name, email address, and phone number.
- CAGE Code and UEI number.
- If a small business, state the specific category (e.g., 8(a), HUBZone, Veteran Owned, Woman Owned, SDVOSB).
Additional Notes
This Sources Sought notice is solely for market research to determine interested parties, socioeconomic status availability, and capabilities. The Government intends to use responses to make an appropriate acquisition decision. A draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) is attached, outlining requirements such as a Quality Control Program (QCP), compliance with a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP), E-Verify usage, physical security, and identification of key personnel.