Maintenance, Repair and Preservation of YD-248

The U.S. Navy’s Puget Sound Naval Shipyard is conducting market research (Sources‑Sought) to identify firms capable of performing a comprehensive maintenance, repair, and preservation effort on the 175‑ft floating crane YD‑248. Work will be performed at the contractor’s facility in the Puget Sound, WA region and includes docking, hull and deck inspections, structural steel repairs, removal/installation of zinc anodes and handrails, extensive blast and paint preservation, UT testing, tank and void cleaning, valve and piping repairs, removal of ShipALT systems (halon, potable and sanitary water), and final dockside trials. The effort is scheduled for May‑September 2027 (≈5 months) and requires a secure on‑site government office, weekly progress meetings, detailed reporting, and compliance with extensive safety, environmental, and quality‑control requirements. Interested firms must submit a notice of interest by 2:30 PM PT on 28 August 2026. • Scope: full‑dock, hull/structure repair, corrosion control, system removals, testing, and documentation. • Location: Contractor facility in Puget Sound, Washington. • Period of Performance: May 2027 – September 2027 (≈5 months). • Required capabilities: ship‑yard level welding, marine‑grade coatings, UT/NDT, tank cleaning, and logistics coordination for vessel transport. • Reporting: weekly schedules, CDRL data packages, safety & environmental plans. • Evaluation criteria: small‑business status, past performance, technical capability, intent to bid.