Recertification of the Dredge McFarland Firefighting System
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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 (USACE) Philadelphia District is conducting a Sources Sought for Recertification of the Dredge McFarland Firefighting System. This is for market research purposes only to identify interested and capable contractors. Responses are due by 5:00 PM on Friday, April 24, 2026. This is not a request for proposals, quotations, or bids.
Scope of Work
The USACE Philadelphia District intends to procure services for the inspection, testing, and certification of the firefighting system onboard the Dredge McFarland. This system includes fixed, semi-portable, and independent CO2 systems; all portable fire extinguishers; the Ansul fire suppression system in the galley; and the fixed CO2 system on the Launch. The certification is required as part of the vessel's USCG Certificate of Inspection renewal.
Contractor Requirements
Contractors must be Kidde factory certified and capable of servicing all Kidde components, providing new or factory-rebuilt Kidde components. Additionally, contractors must be USCG-approved for inspecting, testing, and certifying firefighting systems on inspected marine vessels.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- NAICS Code: 811310 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Response Due: April 24, 2026, 5:00 PM EST
- Published: April 17, 2026
- Place of Performance: Philadelphia, PA
Submission Details
Responses should not exceed 5 pages total and must be submitted electronically via email to Noelle Griest at Noelle.C.Griest@usace.army.mil. All offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov.