Intent to Sole Source - Drydock Services of MV Rock Island

Agency:	DEPT OF DEFENSE
State:	Iowa
Type of Government:	Federal
FSC Category:	J - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment
NAICS Category:	336611 - Ship Building and Repairing
Set Aside:	No Set aside used
Posted Date:	Apr 15, 2026
Due Date:	Apr 22, 2026
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Description

Active

Contract Opportunity

Notice ID

Related Notice

Department/Ind. Agency

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Sub-tier

DEPT OF THE ARMY

Major Command

US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

Sub Command

ENGINEER DIVISION MISSISSIPPI VALLEY

Sub Command 2

ENDIST ROCK ISLAND

Office

W07V ENDIST ROCK ISLAND

General Information

Contract Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Original)
Original Published Date: Apr 15, 2026 05:05 pm CDT
Original Response Date: Apr 22, 2026 10:00 am CDT
Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
Original Inactive Date: May 07, 2026
Initiative:
- None

Classification

Original Set Aside: No Set aside used
Product Service Code: J019 - MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- SHIPS, SMALL CRAFT, PONTOONS, AND FLOATING DOCKS
NAICS Code:
- 336611 - Ship Building and Repairing
Place of Performance:
Dubuque , IA 52001

USA

Description

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, intends to procure dry docking and repair services for the Motor Vessel (MV) Rock Island on a sole source basis in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1).

The Government intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract to Dubuque Barge and Fleeting Service Co. (dba Newt Marine Service).

The NAICS code for this procurement is 336611, Ship Building and Repairing, with a size standard of 1,300 employees.

The requirement consists of dry docking, inspection, and removal and replacement of the vessel’s propeller, including removal and reinstallation of the steering rudder to facilitate access. The vessel is currently experiencing significant vibration likely caused by a bent propeller, which presents an operational safety risk.

The vessel is located at Lock and Dam 11. Dubuque Barge and Fleeting Service Co. is the only dry dock facility within a safe operating distance (approximately 4 river miles). The next closest capable facility is located approximately 201 river miles away, which would require additional fuel, labor, and pose increased operational risk due to the vessel’s current condition.

THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES and no solicitation will be issued. However, any business firm that believes it can meet the requirement may submit a capability statement.

Responses must be received no later than 22 April 2026, 10:00 CST.

Capability statements shall include sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to meet the requirement.

A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.

The Government will not reimburse any costs associated with responding to this notice.

In order to be eligible for award, firms must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov.

Responses and questions shall be submitted via email to:

Jubbar.j.arshad@usace.army.mil

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