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Maintenance, Repair, and Preservation of Caisson 4-5 Spare   2

ID: N4523A26R1001 • Type: Presolicitation • Match:  100%
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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 Caisson 4-5 Spare.

Caisson 4-5 Spare

  • Length: 147 FT 5 IN
  • Width: 27 FT
  • Height: 53 FT 11 IN
  • Draft: 25 FT 11 IN
  • Hull Type: Steel
  • Full Displacement: 1,565 L Tons
  • Light Load: 884 L Tons

Scope Overview:

Coordinate with the Contracting Officer, via the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) to deliver the Asset to the Contractor's facility. Upon docking Asset, wash and clean Asset: Perform various base metal and structural repairs, Replace the port rubber seal and perform required inspections and maintenance of starboard seal. Conduct ultrasonic and visual inspections of the hull, weather deck, tanks, piping and operations deck. Clean and pump tanks. Maintain/replace deck hatches. Install new mimic board. Test alarm systems. Clean ventilation. Replace all valves. Replace dewatering pumps. Replace grease lines and steady bearings. Replace actuator stands. Replace actuators. Replace valve-stem extension shafts. Remove, clean and reinstall rubber fendering. Preserve hull, weather deck, weather deck handrails, tanks, piping and operations deck. Replace zinc anodes. Conduct operational testing. Undock the Asset. Arrange and coordinate the delivery of the Asset back to the Government with the Contracting Officer via the COR.

The expected Period of Performance is scheduled to be 3 March 2027 to 3 September 2027.

The Government intends to post a request for proposals in August 2026 and anticipates award of the Firm-Fixed Price, stand-alone contract in December 2026 to the responsible contractor on a lowest price, technically acceptable basis in accordance with, but not limited to, the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 15.103-2. 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 5.101. 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.

Background
The Regional Maintenance Center at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PSNS & IMF), located in Bremerton, Washington, is issuing a contract for the maintenance, repair, and preservation of Caisson 4-5 Spare.

The goal of this contract is to ensure that the caisson is maintained to the highest standards of quality and functionality, aligning with the mission of the PSNS & IMF.

Work Details
The contractor will be responsible for coordinating with the Contracting Officer via the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) to deliver the Asset to their facility.

Upon docking, the contractor must wash and clean the Asset and perform various base metal and structural repairs. Specific tasks include:
- Replacing the port rubber seal and performing required inspections and maintenance of the starboard seal;
- Conducting ultrasonic and visual inspections of the hull, weather deck, tanks, piping, and operations deck;
- Cleaning and pumping tanks;
- Maintaining or replacing deck hatches;
- Installing a new mimic board;
- Testing alarm systems;
- Cleaning ventilation;
- Replacing all valves;
- Replacing dewatering pumps;
- Replacing grease lines and steady bearings;
- Replacing actuator stands and actuators;
- Replacing valve-stem extension shafts;
- Removing, cleaning, and reinstalling rubber fendering;
- Preserving hull, weather deck, weather deck handrails, tanks, piping, and operations deck;
- Replacing zinc anodes;
- Conducting operational testing;
- Undocking the Asset; and arranging for its delivery back to the Government.

Period of Performance
The expected period of performance is from March 3, 2027 to September 3, 2027.

Place of Performance
The work will be performed at the contractor's facility as well as at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard.

Bidder Requirements
All offerors must be registered to receive award of Government contracts. Offerors are advised that representations and certifications can be completed electronically.

Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail)
This opportunity appears to have a confirmed incumbent and/or closely related prior contract based on Everett Ship Repair’s award N4523A25C1103 for maintenance, repair, and preservation of a Bangor caisson (Caisson 1 Prime) valued at $13,096,387 (09/29/25–09/12/26). The prior work included COR-coordinated pickup/transport/delivery, docking wash/cleaning, ultrasonic hull/weather deck/tank inspections, renewing coatings/preservation items, replacing a port rubber seal, pumping/cleaning tanks and voids, replacing dewatering pumps and motors, zinc replacement, valve/actuator work, and dock/sea trials—tasks that closely mirror the Caisson 4-5 Spare scope such as seal replacement, ultrasonic inspections, tank cleaning/pumping, dewatering pump replacement, valve replacement, zinc anodes, preservation of similar steel structures/decks, and operational testing.

Overview

Response Deadline
June 26, 2026, 3:00 p.m. EDT Due in 10 Days
Posted
June 11, 2026, 3:47 p.m. EDT
Set Aside
None
Place of Performance
WA United States
Source

Current SBA Size Standard
1300 Employees
Pricing
Fixed Price
Evaluation Criteria
Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA)
Est. Level of Competition
Low
Est. Value Range
Experimental
$8,000,000 - $18,000,000 (AI estimate)
Odds of Award
65%
On 6/11/26 Naval Sea Systems Command issued Presolicitation N4523A26R1001 for Maintenance, Repair, and Preservation of Caisson 4-5 Spare due 6/26/26. The opportunity was issued full & open with NAICS 336611 and PSC J019.
Primary Contact
Name
ALICE ROBERTSON   Profile
Phone
None

Secondary Contact

Name
Chris Davidson   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
June 11, 2026
Last Updated By
alice.n.robertson.civ@us.navy.mil
Archive Date
July 11, 2026