How to bid on Edgecumbe Barge maintenance, repair, and preservation for the Navy

What the Navy is buying and why it matters

The Department of the Navy, specifically the Regional Maintenance Center at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PSNS and IMF), Bremerton, Washington, is seeking a contractor for maintenance, repair, and preservation work on one Edgecumbe RCD Barge. This will be a stand-alone Firm-Fixed-Price contract.

The work involves accommodating a 240-foot steel barge at your facility, washing and cleaning it, replacing zinc anodes, performing air tests on tanks/voids, cleaning and gas-freeing tanks/voids, and supporting ABS and USCG inspections. The vessel availability is scheduled for December 1 to December 23, 2026. This opportunity is important for businesses specializing in marine vessel maintenance and repair in the specified region.

Key dates and what happens at the deadline

This solicitation was published on July 23, 2026. The deadline for submitting your offer is August 24, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET. All proposals must be submitted by this time. Late submissions may not be considered.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for firms with facilities in the Puget Sound region, defined as the West Coast of the continental US from Olympia, WA, northward to Bellingham, WA. Your facility must be capable of accommodating a 240-foot long, 60-foot wide, 2-foot 11-inch draft steel barge. This is a full and open competition, meaning all qualified offerors can bid.

Relevant categories for this work include marine vessel maintenance, repair, and preservation services, particularly for large steel barges. Contractors should have experience with zinc anode replacement, tank/void testing and cleaning, and supporting regulatory inspections.

How to respond to this solicitation

To access the solicitation documents, you need to click the “View original source” button on the portal. If the first click takes you to the portal’s homepage, click it again to go directly to the bid. You may need to create a free account on the portal to view all documents, though this is not always required for every bid.

All offerors must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for a government contract award. You can complete your SAM registration and representations and certifications electronically via the SAM website.

Tips for preparing a competitive response

Carefully review all solicitation documents to understand the full scope of work, technical requirements, and evaluation criteria. Ensure your proposal directly addresses each requirement outlined by the Navy.

Highlight your facility's capabilities, specifically its capacity to accommodate a barge of the stated dimensions and its location within the Puget Sound region. Provide details on your experience with similar maintenance, repair, and preservation projects on steel vessels.

Clearly outline your plan for coordinating vessel delivery and return with the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). Emphasize your ability to meet the December 1-23, 2026, vessel availability schedule. Ensure your SAM registration is active and up-to-date before submitting your offer.