The DEPT OF DEFENSE | DEPT OF THE ARMY has issued a Tender notice for the procurement of a Inland River Towboat in the USA. This Tender notice was published on 02 Dec 2025 and is scheduled to close on 07 Jan 2026, with an estimated Tender value of Refer Document. Interested bidders can access detailed Tender information, eligibility criteria, and complete bidding documents by referencing TOT Ref No. 131299444, while the tender notice number is W912ES26QA015 and Registering on the platform.

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Procurement Summary

Country: USA

Summary: Inland River Towboat

Deadline: 07 Jan 2026

Posting Date: 02 Dec 2025

Other Information

Notice Type: Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 131299444

Document Ref. No.: W912ES26QA015

Financier: Self Financed

Purchaser Ownership: Public

Tender Value: Refer Document

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Tender Details

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - St. Paul District is seeking to purchase a commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) inland river towboat of new build or used (1990 or newer), to be used in support of operations on the Upper Mississippi River. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this procurement is 336612 Boat Building. The SBA Small Business Size Standard for this NAICS is 1, 000 employees. This solicitation is Unrestricted Full and Open Competition. Firms of Any Size are invited to submit offers. The Government intends to award on the basis of Best Value.

The vessel sought will have a draft of no more than 8 ft 6 in, have between 1, 200 and 3, 000 BHP (1, 800 - 2, 000 preferred for new construction), berths for at least 4 crew with head, shower and galley area. The offer package will include current certificates of inspection and other USCG documentation, extensive photos from throughout the boat, and a complete service history, including major repairs, dry dockings, and collisions/accidents. A small number of vessels will be evaluated in person by an Evaluation Team of USACE subject matter experts. The Seller will be responsible for delivery of the vessel to the USACE Fountain City, WI Service Base (Upper Mississippi River Mile 733). Delivery date is one of the evaluation factors for offers.

The Government would like to take delivery of the boat at Fountain City, WI during the 2026 navigation season. Later delivery dates will be considered, particularly for new construction vessels. Please see the Prinicipal Characteristics document in the PIEE module for more information about the vessel requirements.
Notice ID: w912es26qa015
Department/Ind. Agency: dept of defense
Sub-tier: dept of the army
Office: w07v endist st paul
Product Service Code: 1925 - special service vessels
NAICS Code: 336612 - Boat Building
Inactive Dates: dec 14, 2025
Inactive Policy: manual

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