We are seeking quotes for maintenance, repair, and preservation of the IX-551 vessel at a shipyard facility in the Puget Sound, WA region.
Work scope: Dock the vessel, wash it, blast and preserve the exterior hull and underwater body, replace zinc anodes, apply non-skid to the main and 02/03 level decks, and clean, test, and inspect all tanks and voids.
Vessel size: The vessel is 260 FT long, 85 FT wide, with an 8 FT 6 IN draft and a steel hull, and your facility must be able to handle these dimensions.
Tank work: Partial preservation of 24 tanks, new manhole gaskets and fasteners, and inspection of pumps and overboard discharge valves.
Facility location: The facility must be in the Puget Sound region, from Olympia, WA north to Bellingham, WA.
Contract and registration: This is a full and open, firm-fixed-price contract, and all offerors must be registered in SAM.
Timing: The vessel will be ready for pick up on or after 1 April 2027, and you must arrange delivery to and from your facility through the Contracting Officer's SUPERVISOR.
The basics
Price due
October 28, 2026
Buyer
Department of Defense, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard Imf
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Want to bid it yourself?
You can, and it is free. Go to SAM.gov, search for solicitation N4523A26Q1004, and submit before October 28, 2026. You will need your own account on that site and an active SAM.gov registration.