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Liferaft Inspections for Ships, Small Craft, Pontoons, and Floating Docks

Department of Defense (DoD) > U.S. Army > Wilmington District
8(a)HUBZoneSDBSDVOSBFIRM FIXED PRICE
est. $180K – $360K

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Quick Brief

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District, is seeking to procure annual inspection, testing, and certification of VIKING liferafts for six floating plant and survey vessels. Key requirements include USCG approval, Viking Certified Technicians, and evidence of comparable recent projects.

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Scope & Requirements

Annual inspection, testing, and certification of VIKING liferafts for six floating plant and survey vessels, including unpacking, inflating, visual inspection, pressure testing, and repacking.

Deliverables

  • Annual inspection, testing, and certification of VIKING liferafts
  • Unpacking and inflating each liferaft
  • Complete visual inspection
  • Pressure testing inflatable chambers
  • Inspecting and testing all inflation system components
  • Inspecting and replacing all emergency pack equipment as needed
  • Repacking the liferaft

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Contract Details

Contract Type
FIRM FIXED PRICE
Estimated Value
est. $180K – $360K
Similar contracts award $10K$169K (median $33K, 2,181 awards)Above typical range
Period of Performance
one (1) base year and four (4) twelve-month options. The base year will be from date of award through 30 April 2027.
NAICS Codes
Place of Performance
Wilmington, NC, USA
Set-Asides
8(a), HUBZone, SDB, SDVOSB

Qualifications & Eligibility

Past Performance
Evidence of comparable work on two (2) recent projects (not more than five (5) years old.)
Required Registrations
  • SAM

Agency & Contact

Contracting Organization

Agency
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-Agency
US Army Corps of Engineers
Office
Wilmington District

Point of Contact

John A. Smith
Contracting Officer
(202) 555-0100

Key Dates

Published2mo ago
Mar 27, 2026
Last Updated2mo ago
Mar 27, 2026
Became Solicitation2mo ago
Mar 27, 2026
Tracked
Became Sources Sought2mo ago
Mar 27, 2026
Tracked
Response Date2mo ago
Apr 6, 202615:00:00
EDT
Response Due2mo ago
Apr 13, 2026

Description

W912PM26QA027 SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE FOR LIFERAFT INSPECTIONS

This is a Sources Sought/Request for Information only.

This is NOT a Solicitation Announcement, nor is it a Request for Proposal. This request does not obligate the Government in any contract award. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District, is conducting research to determine the market capabilities of potential contractors to perform annual inspection, testing, and certification of all Government-owned VIKING liferafts for six (6) USACE Wilmington District, Floating Plant & Survey vessels, IAW 46 CFR 160.151-57. This includes unpacking and inflating each liferaft for a complete visual inspection, pressure testing inflatable chambers, inspecting and testing all inflation system components, inspecting and replacing all emergency pack equipment as needed, and repacking the liferaft. The Contractor shall be a USCG-approved servicing facility for VIKING liferafts, and all work shall be performed by Viking Certified Technicians. The

Contract Type for this requirement will be FIRM FIXED PRICE. The contractor must be able to provide a “Fixed Price” for the inspection of each vessel for the base plus four option years. Replacement of a life raft will be under an “Estimated” CLIN and shall only be used/funded in the even the raft is no longer in the condition necessary to pass the inspection. The Government is requesting information from interested and capable sources for the purpose of identifying sources that can meet the Government's requirement and help determine how to issue the solicitation. The information provided must contain enough detail to demonstrate ability to meet the Government's requirement as described in the Project Information listed below. It is the intent of the Government to solicit and award as a firm fixed priced contract and will be procured in accordance with the FAR, DFARS, AFARS, and USACE Acquisition Instructions. The anticipated performance period for this contract is one (1) base year and four (4) twelve-month options. The base year will be from date of award though

30 April 2027. The responses are for informational purposes only and do not obligate the Government or the Contractor in any way. All interested firms with 488390 as an approved NAICs code have until

06 April 2026 at 1500 ET to submit the following information: - Name & Address of your Firm -

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