3389 LCHD-ESS SPECIAL NOTICE - DRAFT SPECIFICATION

AI Summary

The Department of Defense is seeking feedback on draft specifications for a vessel design and construction project. Contractors are invited to provide insights on various technical requirements and concerns related to the design, including berthing requirements and ship motion accelerations. This is a source sought notice aimed at gathering meaningful input from industry experts.

Contract details

Notice Type: Special Notice
Posted Date: December 31, 2025
Response Deadline: December 31, 2025
NAICS Code: 336611 AI guide
PSC / Class Code: 1955
Issuing Office: W2SD ENDIST PHILADELPHIA
Sub-Agency: DEPT OF THE ARMY
Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE
Primary Contact: Michael Hunter
City: PHILADELPHIA
State: PA
ZIP Code: 19107-3390
AI Product/Service: service

Description

Throughout this draft specification, there are areas in which the USACE is trying to fully understand the ramifications of various requirements from a design and construction standpoint. In reviewing the draft specifications, please provide meaningful feedback regarding the risk, concerns, and/or conflicts with the following requirements throughout the specification:

C004, C180, C201, C415, C427: ABS HAB(WB) Notation and Additional Requirements – The vessel will receive an ABS HAB(WB) notation; however, throughout the specification, there are additional requirements that the contractor shall adhere to deriving from the HAB+(WB) and HAB++(WB) requirements.
C002, C121, C180: 7 knot current with 2 knot speed over ground
C002, C121, C605, C606: 14 knot transit speed with hopper empty
C165: Ship Motion accelerations are still being determined by field measurements on board the current dredge ESSAYONS. Any suggestions or concerns in mitigating ship motion accelerations within the design approach within the area of operation of this vessel?
C002, C201: Berthing Requirements – The USACE operates above the minimum manning requirements for a vessel. How would increased berthing requirements affect the design and construction of the vessel?
Business Related Concerns to insight competition (i.e. stipend, bonding, Economic Price Adjustment, Period of Performance, etc.)?
Are there any technical requirements that impacts the ability to utilize traditional hopper dredge design and construction?

Key dates

December 31, 2025Posted Date
December 31, 2025Proposals / Responses Due

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marine construction dredging services vessel design engineering services construction specifications

Frequently asked questions

3389 LCHD-ESS SPECIAL NOTICE - DRAFT SPECIFICATION is a federal acquisition solicitation issued by DEPT OF DEFENSE. Review the full description, attachments, and submission requirements on SamSearch before the response deadline.