Bid guide
How to bid on Maintenance, Repair, and Preservation of YRBM-50 for the DEPT of Defense
What the Navy is buying and why it matters
The Department of Defense, specifically the Navy, is seeking a shipyard to perform maintenance, repair, preservation, and modifications on the YRBM-50, a 153-foot steel barge. The work includes hull and deck repairs, painting, ballast tank preservation, system upgrades, various inspections, and dock trials.
This is a significant opportunity for shipyards in the Puget Sound region to secure a firm-fixed-price contract. The vessel will be available for work from March 31, 2027, through March 31, 2028.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This solicitation was published on September 03, 2026. The deadline for submitting your proposal is October 05, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET. All responses must be submitted by this time.
It is crucial to submit your bid before the deadline. Late submissions are generally not considered.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is a 100% small business set-aside. It is specifically for shipyards and marine repair facilities located in the Puget Sound, Washington region, defined as the area from Olympia north to Bellingham.
Firms specializing in ship and boat building and repair, under NAICS code 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing) with a size standard of 1,300 employees, are the target vendors. Your facility must be capable of accommodating a vessel with the dimensions of YRBM-50.
How to respond to this solicitation
To access the solicitation documents, you will need to click the “View original source” link on the portal. If the first click takes you to the portal's homepage, click the link 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 in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for an award.
Tips for preparing a competitive response
Carefully review the Statement of Work, especially Section 3.0, for specific details on all required tasks. Ensure your proposal clearly addresses every item and demonstrates your facility's capability to perform the work within the specified Puget Sound region.
Highlight your experience with similar vessel maintenance, repair, and preservation projects. Provide evidence of your ability to manage projects of this scope and duration. Double-check your SAM registration status to ensure it is active and up-to-date before submitting your bid.
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 DEPT of the Navy; the original posting controls.