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New Tugboat for Army Corps of Engineers

U.S. Department of Defense
Updated Jul 21, 2026 · 20:11 UTC

The Army Corps of Engineers needs a small business to build a new self-propelled tugboat.

Key Details

  • What exactly do they need?
  • The Army Corps of Engineers needs a new self-propelled tugboat for use in support of its various missions.
  • The tugboat must be 80 ft 0 in long, 28 ft 0 in wide, and 12 ft 0 in deep.
  • The inspection/acceptance and delivery are FOB destination 750 calendar days after award.
  • What's the contract structure and timeline?
  • This is an Invitation for Bid (IFB).
  • The contract will last for 750 calendar days.
  • How will they pick the winner?
  • The evaluation will be based on the lowest price technically acceptable.
  • When and how do you bid?
  • Bids are due on 8 September 2026 at 1500 EDT.
  • The Offeror's bid shall be submitted electronically via Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE).

Who can apply

  • Any certified small business may apply.

Heads up — easy to miss

  • There will be liquidated damages associated with this procurement.

If you're interested, do this first

  • Check that your small business is registered in SAM.gov.

Primary point of contact

Name
DOMENIC SESTITO
Email
domenic.l.sestito@usace.army.mil

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