Bid guide
How to bid on Dry Docking and Special Periodical Survey for M/V “Seaway Guardian” for the Great LAKES ST Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation
What the agency is buying
The Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation needs a shipyard to drydock the M/V “Seaway Guardian”. This work includes completing its first five-year American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) special periodical hull, machinery, and automation surveys. It also involves renewing load line, IAPP, and IOPP certificates, along with additional maintenance, steel work, and coating renewal.
This is a significant opportunity for shipyards located within the Great Lakes or St. Lawrence Seaway system to secure a firm fixed price contract for essential vessel maintenance and certification.
Key dates and deadlines
The deadline for submitting your quote is September 18, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET. This deadline was extended by an amendment to the original solicitation. All quotes must be sent via email to [email protected] by this time.
The period of performance for this contract requires the contractor to begin work within 30 calendar days and complete it within 60 calendar days after receiving the Notice to Proceed (NTP). The NTP is expected to be issued in September 2026.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for marine maintenance and repair facilities, specifically shipyards, that are geographically located within the Great Lakes or St. Lawrence Seaway system. The work falls under the NAICS Code 336611 – Ship Building and Repairing.
Bidders must have an active registration in SAM.gov at the time the solicitation closes. This is a full and open competition, meaning any qualified vendor can bid.
How to respond
To access the full details and documents for this solicitation, you will need to view the original source on the portal. Sometimes the first click may take you to the portal's homepage; if so, click the link again to go directly to the bid.
You may need a free account on the portal to view all documents, though for many bids, this is not required. Once you have reviewed the solicitation, prepare your quote according to the instructions, including Attachment B – Pricing Sheet. Submit your complete quote via email to [email protected] by the deadline.
Tips for a competitive response
Ensure your quote thoroughly addresses all requirements outlined in the Statement of Work (SOW) and the solicitation. Pay close attention to the specific surveys, certifications, and maintenance tasks requested.
Clearly detail your facility's capabilities and experience with similar drydocking and special periodical survey projects for marine vessels. Highlight your capacity to meet the performance timeline of beginning work within 30 days and completing it within 60 days of the Notice to Proceed. Double-check that your SAM.gov registration is active before submitting your quote.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Great LAKES ST Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation; the original posting controls.