The RFQ for drydocking and ABS special periodical survey of the M/V Seaway Guardian—including hull, machinery, and automation surveys; load line/IAPP/IOPP certification renewal; and maintenance, steel work, and coating renewal—has been cancelled in its entirety, and no award will be made. The Government is reevaluating its acquisition strategy and operational timeline and intends to resolicit the requirement in 2027, with interested vendors monitoring SAM.gov for the new posting. If resolicited, work would be performed at the contractor’s marine maintenance and repair facility located within the Great Lakes / St. Lawrence Seaway system. The original period of performance required starting within 30 calendar days and completing within 60 calendar days after Notice to Proceed, with the notice expected in September 2026.

The Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation requires drydocking and American Bureau of Shipping first 5-year special periodical surveys for the M/V “Seaway Guardian,” including ABS hull, machinery, and automation surveys; load line, IAPP, and IOPP certification renewal; and additional maintenance, steel work, and coating renewal. All work must be performed at the contractor’s marine maintenance and repair facility (shipyard), which must be geographically located within the Great Lakes / St. Lawrence Seaway system. This full and open competition RFQ will result in a firm fixed price contract under FAR Part 12, subject to availability of funds. The contractor must begin performance within 30 calendar days and complete within 60 calendar days after receiving the Notice to Proceed, which is expected to be issued in September 2026. Quoters must be registered in SAM.gov and have an active registration at the time of solicitation closing.

A contractor is sought to drydock the M/V Seaway Guardian and perform ABS first 5-year special periodical surveys, including hull, machinery, automation surveys, certification renewals, maintenance, steel work, and coating renewal.

This solicitation seeks a firm-fixed-price contract for the drydocking of the M/V Seaway Guardian, including ABS special periodical surveys, load line and certification renewals, maintenance, steel work, and coating renewal. Performance must be completed at the contractor’s marine maintenance facility located within the Great Lakes / St. Lawrence Seaway system, with full and open competition and active SAM.gov registration required. The contractor must begin performance within 30 calendar days and complete all work within 60 calendar days after receiving the Notice to Proceed, which is expected to be issued in September 2026.

This opportunity is for a firm fixed price contract to drydock and perform ABS special periodical surveys on the M/V Seaway Guardian, including hull, machinery, and automation surveys, certification renewals, maintenance, steel work, and coating renewal. Performance must occur at the contractor’s marine repair facility located within the Great Lakes/St. Lawrence Seaway system. Work must begin within 30 calendar days and be completed within 60 calendar days after receiving a Notice to Proceed, which is expected in September 2026. Full and open competition applies under FAR Part 12, and offerors must have an active SAM.gov registration. The contract award is subject to the availability of funds.