Misty Barge Dry Dock Services

The United States Department of Agriculture is seeking a qualified small‑business contractor to perform comprehensive dry‑dock services on the “Misty Barge” located in Wrangell, Alaska. The effort includes removing the barge from the water, performing exterior hull and deck painting, interior hull painting, repairing and painting appurtenances, and cleaning all bilge, fuel, and water tanks. The work must comply with detailed performance work statements, coating specifications, and applicable marine standards, and will be performed over a roughly six‑month period. • Haul‑out, lay‑days, and blocking of a 61‑ft barge for dry‑dock work. • Exterior hull, deck, and appurtenances surface preparation, priming, and multi‑coat painting (including antifoulant). • Interior hull sand‑blasting, priming, and painting with specified coatings. • Replacement of zinc anodes, repair of winches, anchors, and other hardware. • Complete cleaning of bilge, fuel‑oil, and potable‑water tanks with post‑clean inspections.