Master Ship Repair Agreement for USACE St. Paul District

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) St. Paul District issued solicitation W912ES21R0008 as a Request for Proposal to establish a Master Ship Repair Agreement (MSRA). This agreement covers planned maintenance, refitting services, and both periodic and emergency dry-dock repairs for more than 24 District vessels. The fleet includes powered push boats and unpowered barges ranging from 12 to 89 years in age, such as the 200-foot Dredge Goetz and 54-foot Anchorage Barges. The Department of the Army intends to enter into an MSRA with all firms determined to be competent and responsible to ensure priority access to facilities for unplanned repairs and scheduled inspections.

The primary place of performance is Fountain City, Wisconsin. Contractors entering into the MSRA must provide a summary of capabilities including dry-dock lift capacity and dimensions, crane capacity, specialized services such as wheel machining, and key personnel qualifications. Specific service requirements for each vessel will be defined in subsequent task orders. This requirement is classified under NAICS 336611 for Ship Building and Repairing and PSC J019 for Maint/Repair/Rebuild of Equipment- Ships, Small Craft, Pontoons, and Floating Docks.

The response deadline for this solicitation was October 29, 2023, following its initial publication on September 20, 2021. Contractual documentation includes the MSRA solicitation PDF, a vendor questionnaire, and plant cards detailing the specific vessels in the fleet. John P. Riederer is the designated point of contact for this requirement.