Yard Repair Berthing and Messing Barge (YRBM) 68-71 Award Redacted J&A
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 Department of the Navy (NAVSEA HQ) has awarded Conrad Shipyard LLC a Firm-Fixed Price contract valued at $122,375,200 for the Detail, Development, and Construction (DD&C) of four Yard Repair Berthing and Messing Barges (YRBM 68-71). This sole-source award supports an urgent fleet requirement for Quality of Service (QoS) and industrial mobilization.
Scope of Work
This contract covers the DD&C of four non-self-propelled YRBMs (68-71) designed to be docked pier side, providing berthing and messing facilities for up to 199 crew members during ship repairs and overhauls. The barges are designed and constructed to commercial standards as commercial products.
Contract & Timeline
- Contractor: Conrad Shipyard LLC
- Contract Number: N00024-22-C-2253
- Type: Firm-Fixed Price
- Value: $122,375,200
- Award Date: May 13, 2026
- Delivery Completed: July 31, 2029
- Place of Performance: Morgan City, LA
Justification & Set-Aside
This contract was awarded on a sole-source basis in accordance with 10 U.S.C. § 3204(a)(3), citing industrial mobilization. The justification emphasizes the need to maintain a critical production line, a skilled workforce, and preserve industrial capabilities, stating that awarding to any other source would result in unacceptable delays and duplication of costs.
Future Opportunities
The Government plans to pursue a competitive process for upcoming YRBMs in the future, specifically anticipating an indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) multiple award contract, with the first YRBM competition expected in Q1 FY27.