The Army needs a small business to build a self-propelled drift collection vessel for its waterways.
Key Details
The Army needs a self-propelled drift collection vessel for its waterways. The vessel must be 70 feet long, 23 feet wide, and 11 feet deep. The Army will pay liquidated damages for late delivery. The contract is a firm-fixed-price Invitation for Bid (IFB).
- What's the contract structure and timeline?
The contract will last for the base year plus options. The Army will deliver the vessel to the waterways within 12 months of contract award. The notice doesn't say how many options are available.
- How will they pick the winner?
The Army will choose the lowest-priced bidder who is responsive and responsible. The notice doesn't say what factors will be used to evaluate responsiveness and responsibility.
- When and how do you bid?
Submit your bid electronically via the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) by September 8, 2026, at 1400 EDT. The bid must not contain classified data and may not include hyperlinks.
Routine commodity buy — low-effort bid, modest payoff.
Who can apply
- Any certified small business may apply.
If you're interested, do this first
- Check that your small business certification is still active in SAM.gov.
- Write a 1-page summary of similar work you've done before.
- Email the contracting officer to RSVP for the site visit.