Manchester Pier Shimming Project

Project ID: 1305M326Q0067 FederalOpportunitiesSources Sought

Overview

Agency	Western Acquisition Division
Deadline	02/26/26
Posted	02/11/26
Estimated Value	$500,000 - $1,500,000 (AI estimate)
Set Aside	None
NAICS	237990 - Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
PSC	C219 - Architect And Engineering- General: Other
Location	Port Orchard, WA USA

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Summary

This is a Sources Sought Notice (SSN) for market survey information that will be used for acquisition planning purposes only. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION, REQUEST FOR QUOTE (RFQ), REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP), OR INVITATION FOR BID (IFB). NO SOLICITATION IS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME AND THE GOVERNMENT DOES NOT GUARANTEE THAT A SOLICITATION WILL BE POSTED FOR THIS REQUIREMENT IN THE FUTURE. ANY PROPOSALS, QUOTES, OR BIDS SUBMITTED IN RESPONSE TO THIS NOTICE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this notice, any follow up information requests, or Government use of the information provided. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Western Acquisition Division (WAD), Seattle, Washington (WA), on behalf of NOAA Fisheries, is conducting market research for an anticipated solicitation for Manchester Pier Shimming project. The Manchester Pier in Port Orchard, WA, is a timber pile structure measuring approximately 810 feet in length, originally constructed circa 1930 with major repairs in 1989. Recent inspections conducted in late 2024 and a subsequent Load Rating Analysis in January 2025 have identified structural deficiencies governed by the deterioration of bearing piles. Specifically, over sixty (60) timber piles are currently "non-bearing" or "partially bearing," exhibiting gaps between the top of the pile and the timber pile cap. These gaps range from hairline to approximately 3 inches. The purpose of the requirement is to obtain services of a Design-Build Contractor to restore the vertical load path of the pier by shimming all piles currently not in contact with the substructure. The objective is to re-establish positive bearing connections to ensure the structure can safely support the "Owner-Specified Vehicle" (OSV) load of 12,000 pounds as defined in the 2025 Load Rating Report. A draft Statement of Work (SOW) is provided for informational purposes only. The applicable NAICS code is 237990, Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction. This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in heavy and civil engineering construction projects (excluding highway, street, bridge, and distribution line construction). The work performed may include new work, reconstruction, rehabilitation, and repairs. Specialty trade contractors are included in this industry if they are engaged in activities primarily related to heavy and civil engineering construction projects (excluding highway, street, bridge, distribution line, oil and gas structure, and utilities building and structure construction). Construction projects involving water resources (e.g., dredging and land drainage), development of marine facilities, and projects involving open space improvement (e.g., parks and trails) are included in this industry.

INFORMATION REQUESTED

NOAA may utilize the responses to this SSN to conduct additional market research. Information obtained from this SSN, and the subsequent communication with the vendors, if any, may be utilized to assist NOAA in developing a formal solicitation. Please include the following: Name and address of firm. Point of contact address and phone number. Size of business and any SBA small business certifications (e.g. small, 8(a) program, small disadvantaged business, woman owned, etc.). Experiences that are applicable to the scope of the SOW. Indicate whether your company is likely to provide a quote, should a solicitation arise from this market research.

SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

Telephone responses are NOT solicited and will not be accepted. No solicitation exists at this time. This SSN is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to award a contract, nor will the Government provide reimbursement for the requested information. Please submit your response to Contract Specialist, Anna Ma at anna.ma@noaa.gov and Contracting Officer, Kayla Johnson at kayla.johnson@noaa.gov no later than February 26, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time. Each response shall be no more than eight (8) PDF-pages (excluding the cover page).

Summary (Newest Update)

Background The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Western Acquisition Division (WAD), Seattle, Washington, is conducting market research for an anticipated solicitation for the Manchester Pier Shimming project. The Manchester Pier, located at 7411 Beach Dr E, Port Orchard, WA, is a timber pile structure approximately 810 feet long, originally built around 1930 with significant repairs in 1989. Recent inspections have revealed structural deficiencies due to the deterioration of over sixty timber piles, which are either non-bearing or partially bearing. The goal of this contract is to restore the vertical load path of the pier by shimming these piles to ensure they can safely support an Owner-Specified Vehicle load of 12,000 pounds as specified in the 2025 Load Rating Report. Work Details The contractor will provide all labor, materials, equipment, engineering, and supervision necessary to design and execute the shimming of non-bearing piles. This is a Design-Build contract where the contractor must field verify all gap dimensions and produce one set of 'Issued for Construction' drawings outlining the work to be completed. The scope includes: - Field verification of all identified non-bearing or partially bearing piles; - Shimming all piles currently not in contact with the substructure; - Ensuring positive bearing connections are re-established. Place of Performance Port Orchard, Washington.

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