YRBM 67 Award

SOL #: N00024-22-C-2253Award NoticeSole Source

Overview

Buyer

Dept Of Defense

Dept Of The Navy

NAVSEA HQ

WASHINGTON NAVY YARD, DC, 20376-5000, United States

Place of Performance

Morgan City, LA

NAICS

Ship Building and Repairing (336611)

PSC

Barges And Lighters, Cargo (1930)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/011880682ddd4deb977e5cec11975028/view

Timeline

Posted

Mar 4, 2026

Last Updated

Mar 10, 2026

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 $30,718,996 for the Design, Development, and Construction (DD&C) of YRBM 67. This award addresses an urgent requirement for additional barges to support the fleet's Quality of Service (QoS).

Scope of Work

The contract covers the comprehensive design, development, and construction of YRBM 67, a specialized barge. This effort is critical for delivering additional barges to the fleet, thereby supporting the crucial need for Quality of Service.

Contract & Timeline

Contractor: Conrad Shipyard LLC
Contract Number: N00024-22-C-2253
Type: Firm-Fixed Price
Value: $30,718,996
Award Date: February 17, 2026
Period of Performance: February 17, 2026 – June 30, 2028
Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Place of Performance: Morgan City, LA, United States

Justification & Future Competition

This contract was awarded on a sole-source basis in accordance with 10 U.S.C 3204(b). The justification states that YRBMs are highly specialized equipment originally developed and produced by the incumbent, Conrad Shipyard LLC. Awarding to another source would likely result in unacceptable delays in fulfilling the Navy's requirement. The Government does plan to pursue a competitive process for upcoming YRBMs in the future.