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Maintenance, Repair, and Preservation of Bangor Caisson 1 Prime   2

ID: N4523A25R6002 • Type: Presolicitation

Description

INFORMATION FOR POTENTIAL OFFERORS:

The Regional Maintenance Center at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PSNS & IMF), Bremerton, Washington intends to award a stand-alone Firm-Fixed-Price contract to accomplish maintenance, repair, and preservation of one (1) Bangor Caisson 1 Prime.

Bangor Caisson 1 Prime

Length: 108' -7

Width: 18 FT

Height: 65 FT

Full Displacement: 1,363 L TONS

Maximum Draft: 35 FT

Hull Material: STEEL

The contractor's facility must possess the capability of one (1) Bangor Caisson 1 Prime with the dimensions as stated above. To facilitate proper government oversight, the facility shall be located in the Puget Sound, WA region. For this procurement, the Puget Sound, WA region is defined as the West Coast of the continental US, starting from Olympia, WA and extending northward to Bellingham, WA.

Scope Overview: Coordinate with the Contracting Officer, via the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) to pickup, transport (tow) and deliver the asset to and from the Contractor's facility. Upon docking asset, wash, and clean asset. Contractor is responsible to for the interior and exterior coating renewal; replacement of non-skid; remove existing and install new PRC decking on the operations deck; removal, repair and reinstallation of dewatering pumps and motors; removal of existing and installation of new gate and check valves and associated valve actuators and reach rod assemblies; replacement of interior and exterior zincs; removal of existing and installing new port side rubber seal, opening, pumping, and cleaning tanks and voids; removal of existing light bulbs and installation of new LED bulbs; inspection of weather deck alarm lights and audible horn; replace damaged and missing weather deck safety light and foundation; ultrasonic testing of hull, weather deck, and tank steel; repair weather deck aprons; dock and undock Caisson; and perform dock and sea trials.

The expected Period of Performance is scheduled to be 16 December 2025 to 17 June 2026

The Government is contemplating full and open competition. The Government intends to post a request for proposals in April/May 2025 and anticipates award of the Firm-Fixed Price, stand-alone contract in September 2025 to the responsible contractor on a lowest price, technically acceptable basis in accordance with, but not limited to, the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 15.101-2. Offerors can view and/or download the draft notional work specifications for review at https://www.sam.gov.

All offerors must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) to receive award of Government contracts. Offerors are advised also that SAM representations and certifications can be completed electronically via the System for Award Management website at https://www.sam.gov.

Notice Regarding Pre-Solicitation Synopsis:

Information provided shall be treated as Business Sensitive or Confidential to the responder, exempt from public release under the Freedom of Information Act. PSNS & IMF may request further information regarding the capabilities of respondents to meet the requirements set forth in the announcement. This pre-solicitation announcement is released in accordance with FAR 5.2. Information provided in response to this pre-solicitation announcement is for informational and planning purposes only, will not be considered an offer by the responding contractor and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract.

Contracting Officer Address:

Puget Sound Naval Shipyard Code 400 STOP 2026, 1400 Farragut Avenue, Bremerton, WA 98314-2026

Point of Contact:

Primary: Jeff Jaeckel

Contract Specialist

jeff.a.jaeckel.civ@us.navy.mil

Alternate: Chris Campbell

Contracting Officer

christopher.d.campbell76.civ@us.navy.mil

Background
The Regional Maintenance Center at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PSNS & IMF) in Bremerton, Washington, is planning to award a Firm-Fixed-Price contract for the maintenance, repair, and preservation of one Bangor Caisson 1 Prime.

The goal of this contract is to ensure the operational readiness and longevity of the caisson, which is critical for naval operations.

Work Details
The contractor will be responsible for various tasks including:

- Coordinating with the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) for transportation of the caisson.
- Washing and cleaning the asset upon docking.
- Renewing interior and exterior coatings.
- Replacing non-skid surfaces.
- Removing and installing new PRC decking on the operations deck.
- Removing, repairing, and reinstalling dewatering pumps and motors.
- Replacing gate and check valves along with associated actuators.
- Replacing interior and exterior zincs.
- Installing a new port side rubber seal.
- Opening, pumping, and cleaning tanks and voids.
- Replacing light bulbs with new LED bulbs.
- Inspecting weather deck alarm lights and audible horns.
- Replacing damaged weather deck safety lights.
- Conducting ultrasonic testing of hull, weather deck, and tank steel.
- Repairing weather deck aprons.
- Docking and undocking the caisson.
- Performing dock trials and sea trials.

All work must adhere to high-quality workmanship standards as accepted in the commercial marine industry.

Period of Performance
The expected period of performance for this contract is from December 16, 2025, to June 17, 2026.

Place of Performance
The work will be performed in the Puget Sound region of Washington State, specifically defined as extending from Olympia, WA to Bellingham, WA.

Overview

Response Deadline
April 30, 2025, 3:00 p.m. EDT Due in 9 Days
Posted
April 15, 2025, 12:06 p.m. EDT
Set Aside
None
Place of Performance
WA United States
Source
SAM

Current SBA Size Standard
1300 Employees
Pricing
Fixed Price
Evaluation Criteria
Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA)
Est. Level of Competition
Low
Odds of Award
65%
On 4/15/25 Naval Sea Systems Command issued Presolicitation N4523A25R6002 for Maintenance, Repair, and Preservation of Bangor Caisson 1 Prime due 4/30/25. The opportunity was issued full & open with NAICS 336611 and PSC J019.
Primary Contact
Name
Jeff Jaeckel   Profile
Phone
None

Secondary Contact

Name
Christopher Campbell   Profile
Phone
None

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEPT OF THE NAVY > NAVSEA > NAVSEA SHIPYARD > PUGET SOUND NAVAL SHIPYARD IMF
FPDS Organization Code
1700-N4523A
Source Organization Code
500022455
Last Updated
April 15, 2025
Last Updated By
jeff.a.jaeckel.civ@us.navy.mil
Archive Date
May 15, 2025