3577 NASA Pegasus Drydock

Project ID: W912BU26BA016 FederalOpportunitiesSolicitation

Overview

Agency	USACE Philadelphia District
Deadline	06/04/26
Posted	05/14/26
Estimated Value	$750,000 - $2,500,000 (AI estimate)
Set Aside	SBA
NAICS	336611 - Ship Building and Repairing
PSC	J998 - Non-Nuclear Ship Repair (East)
Location	13800 Old Gentilly Ln New Orleans, LA 70129 USA

Description

Primary Latest Change

Posted: May 5, 2026, 11:13 a.m. EDT

Summary (Newest Update)

Background The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Philadelphia District, through its Marine Design Center, intends to award a firm fixed-price contract for the drydocking, maintenance, and repairs of the NASA Barge Pegasus. The Pegasus is utilized by NASA for transporting aerospace equipment between various operational sites, including the Kennedy Space Center. This contract aims to ensure the vessel remains operational and compliant with safety and regulatory standards. Work Details The contractor will be responsible for performing maintenance and repair tasks on the NASA Barge Pegasus as outlined in the Statement of Work (SOW). Key tasks include: - **Routine Maintenance:** - Emptying and gas freeing ballast tanks, void spaces, and grey water tanks. - Inspecting/replacing hull anodes. - Power washing exterior and renewing antifouling coating. - Inspecting anchors/chains. - Cleaning/repairing grey/black water drains. - Emptying and cleaning the Marine Sanitation Device (MSD). - Inspecting/replacing scupper valves. - Valve inspection/maintenance/replacement. - Installing additional lighting. - Engine exhaust piping inspection/maintenance/replacement. - Opening and inspecting fire pump. - **Non-Routine Modifications:** - Installing fire pull stations and general alarms. - Replacing ballast manifold and expansion joints. - Modifying firefighting gear locker. - Installing galley sink vent. - Renewing bilge wells. - Replacing pilot house ladder. - Conducting shore power study/analysis. - Generator engine maintenance. - **Drydocking Services:** - Providing temporary scupper drains and sewage pump-out lines during drydock operations. - Ensuring proper stability calculations during docking/undocking. - Submitting documentation of significant events during drydocking. - Maintaining quality control throughout all operations. - Ensuring compliance with safety regulations. - Providing a qualified dock master for operations. Period of Performance The period of performance for this contract is not explicitly stated but will encompass the time required to complete all maintenance and repair tasks as specified in the SOW. Place of Performance The work will be performed at a shipyard capable of accommodating the NASA Barge Pegasus, specifically within the Gulf Coast region of the United States.

Current: Posted: May 14, 2026, 1:51 p.m. EDT ***The purpose of Amendment 0002 to W912BU26BA016 is to provide RFI questions and responses and to include drawing 84121R-ARCH (COVER) PROFILE.*** ***The purpose of Amendment 0001 to W912BU26BA016 is to update the SOW, found in Section J, to include the correct address for the pre-bid vessel inspection. The pre-bid vessel inspection will take place on 14 May 2026 from 1300 to 1500 CT at Michoud Assembly Facility, 13800 Old Gentilly Ln, New Orleans, LA 70129.*** The Marine Design Center of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineer (USACE), Philadelphia District (NAP), intends to award a firm fixed-price contract to procure services for drydocking, maintenance and repairs for the NASA Barge Pegasus in accordance with all specifications. BASIS FOR SELECTION OF AWARD: The award will be made to the lowest priced Bidder who is determined to be responsive and responsible. BID SUBMISSION: Offerors shall submit their bid no later than 1400 EDT on 4 June 2026 as follows: The Offerors bid shall be submitted electronically via Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE), as described below. The Offerors bid shall not contain classified data. The use of hyperlinks in bids is prohibited. NOTE: The only authorized transmission method to this solicitation is electronically via PIEE Solicitation Module online submission. NO OTHER TRANSMISSION METHODS (EMAIL, FACSIMILIE, REGULAR MAIL, HANDCARRIED, ETC.,) WILL BE ACCEPTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Specific information pertaining to this procurement is available in the Solicitation. The Solicitation documents are posted on the SAM.gov website. It is, and will continue to be, the responsibility of all potential Offerors to monitor the SAM.gov and PIEE websites for any amendments, updates, responses to industry questions/comments, etc. The Government will not be maintaining a mailing list. POINT-OF-CONTACT: The Primary Contract Specialist for this Solicitation is Katie Sayers at katie.l.sayers@usace.army.mil. Any communication regarding this notice should be made in writing sent via email and must identify the Solicitation number, company name, address, phone number and point of contact.

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