Jacksonville Ship Repairs Requirement
Updated
Sources Sought from the Department of the Army, for work in Jacksonville, Florida. Due Jan 17, 2027, 12:00 PM (UTC-5), 67 days left.
| Solicitation number | PANSAD-27-035927 |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of the Army |
| Office | W074 Endist Jacksnvlle |
| Notice type | Sources Sought |
| Set-aside | None |
| Trade (NAICS) | Ship Building and Repairing (336611) |
| Product or service code | J020 |
| Place of performance | Jacksonville, Florida |
| Posted | Nov 10, 2026 |
| Response deadline | Jan 17, 2027, 12:00 PM (UTC-5) (67 days left) |
| Add the deadline to | Google Calendar · Apple / Outlook (.ics) |
Federal prevailing wage rates for this place: Florida Davis-Bacon and SCA wage determinations.
Description
This is a Sources Sought Notice / Request for Information (RFI) only. This is NOT a Request for Proposal (RFP), Invitation for Bid (IFB), or Request for Quotation (RFQ). No solicitation is currently available.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Jacksonville District, is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirements for Drydocking and repair services for USACE Vessels. A Virtual Industry Day is currently being contemplated, and a Microsoft Teams Link will be added to this notice. Currently, the Vistural Industry Day is scheduled for 15 December 2026, beginning at 9 am Eastern.
A Site Visit is also being contemplated for 7 January 2027. Questions will be due on 17 January 2027 by noon Eastern. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Jacksonville District has a requirement for the following boat troubleshooting and repair services: Hull and Structural Maintenance (per ER 750-1-1): Hull Inspection and Repair: Capability to perform ultrasonic thickness testing, steel plating repair/replacement, underwater hull repairs and cathodic protection testing and anode replacement, window, hatches and door maintenance and repair, and bilge and interior cleaning.
Surface Preparation and Coating: Capability to perform abrasive blast cleaning and painting of the underwater body, freeboard, main decks and superstructure. Mechanical and Electrical Systems (per ER 750-1-1): Propulsion and Power: Overhaul and repair of main propulsion engines and auxiliary generators including the diesel engines, outboard gasoline engines, propulsion shaft, propeller, waterjet and rudder repair, HVAC equipment, hydraulic components and load handling equipment, galley and head equipment troubleshooting and repair, and boat trailer maintenance and repair.
Piping and Electrical: Maintenance of all vessel piping, electrical installations, and onboard electronic equipment including bridge electronic systems, tank inspection, cleaning and repair, electrical system grooming and repair (12/24vdc and 120/240vac), Safety Systems: Servicing of life-saving appliances, fire detecting/extinguishing equipment, pollution prevention systems, life raft and associated safety equipment service and repair, intrusion detection and CCTV system maintenance and repair.
Naval Architects/Marine Engineers to perform naval architecture analysis, determining crane safety, structural integrity, and stability during major conversions or rehabilitation. Qualified Paint/Coating Inspectors to oversee surface preparation and coating applications. These inspectors ensure compliance with standards established by the Steel Structures Painting Council (SSPC) and the National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) / AMP.
USCG/ABS certification inspections for vessels holding a Certificate of Inspection (COI) or load line to ensure compliance with Subchapter I and/or American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) classification rule. Marine Surveyor Services accredited by the National Association of Marine Surveyors (NAMS) or the Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors (SAMS) with at least 5 years of experience in commercial marine plant.
They perform annual inspections and condition surveys. Marine Chemist to certify tanks and spaces as safe for hotwork/personnel. Vessel characteristics: Vessel Name/Type: Survey Vessel FLORIDA-II Length/Beam/Draft: 62’ / 24’ / 3’ Displacement: 42.5 tons Vessel Name/Type: Survey Vessel SALZER Length/Beam/Draft: 40’ / 13’-6” / 3’ Displacement: 14 tons Vessel Name/Type: Tug LEITNER Length/Beam/Draft: 50’ / 20’ / 8’ Displacement: 51.2 Tons Vessel Name/Type: Tug CHOBEE Length/Beam/Draft: 25’ / 16’ / 6’ Displacement: 25 tons Vessel Name/Type: Barge CFBC-1 Length/Beam/Draft: 104’ / 38’ / 8’ Displacement: 100-150 tons Vessel Name/Type: Barge CN-4 Length/Beam/Draft: 120’ / 45’ / 10’ Displacement: 150-200 tons Vessel Name/Type: Multiple Small Survey Vessels Length/Beam/Draft: 25-40’ / 7-12’ / 19” – 30” Displacement: 2.5 to 10 tons Specific Capabilities may include: Business and Contracting Capabilities (per EP 715-1-8): Experience with Local Conditions: Ability to navigate specific waterways to the facility, handle local environmental constraints, and manage seasonal weather impacts Drydocking and Facility Capabilities: Lifting/Docking/Blocking Capacity: Dimensions and tonnage capacity of the drydock, marine railway, or travel lift to safely accommodate the specific USACE vessel class.
Location: Physical location of the shipyard to calculate transit time and fuel costs. Interested firms are asked to email the Contract Specialists, Ms. Brittany Jackson, at [email protected], or Ms. Kelly Koger, at [email protected].
Contracting contact
- Brittany Jackson · [email protected]
- Kelly Koger · [email protected]
As published on the official notice. Ask questions in writing and before any questions deadline the notice sets.
Is your business small enough?
For NAICS 336611, a business counts as small if it has no more than 1,300 employees (SBA size standard). This notice is not set aside, but the size decides your small business status on it. SBA table, current as of Oct 15, 2026.
Companies that win this kind of work
Federal contractors paid for ship building and repairing work, who also hold Army contracts (last 12 months): possible competitors, or partners to team with.
- Vigor Marine LLC $704.8 million in this trade
- Conrad Shipyard, L.L.C $180.8 million in this trade
- Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. $180.6 million in this trade
- Birdon America Inc $180.5 million in this trade
- BAE Systems Maritime Solutions SAN Diego Inc. $178.6 million in this trade
About the buyer
The Department of the Army awarded $123.6 billion in contracts in the last 12 months; its biggest suppliers were Lockheed Martin Corporation, The Boeing Company and Raytheon Company. See what Army is buying now.
Ship Building and Repairing contracts right now
There are 152 open government contract opportunities in this trade (NAICS 336611), 76 posted in the last 7 days; 60% are set aside for small businesses. The agencies buying the most are Department of the Navy, US Coast Guard and Department of the Army. Most of the work with a stated place is in Maryland, California and Virginia. A notice in this trade gives a median of 15 days from posting to deadline; this one gives 68 days.
All open ship building and repairing contracts
Coming up in this trade
Planned contracts from the agencies' procurement forecasts, often months before a solicitation. Plans can change.
Recent awards in this trade
- Jgils, LLC $69,428 · Defense Logistics Agency · Nov 10, 2026
- Thoma-Sea Marine Constructors, L.L.C. $1.1 million · US Coast Guard · Nov 6, 2026
- Advanced Products Services Inc. $49,751 · Defense Logistics Agency · Nov 4, 2026
- Wepfer Marine, Inc. $837,674 · US Coast Guard · Oct 27, 2026
- Integrated Procurement Technologies $32,475 · Defense Logistics Agency · Oct 21, 2026
From the award notices agencies publish.