ABS (American Bureau of Shipping) special periodical survey drydocking

The Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (GLS) is issuing a Sources‑Sought notice (Solicitation # 6923G526SS0005) to conduct market research for an anticipated five‑year contract to perform the ABS special periodical survey drydocking of its vessel M/V Seaway Guardian (IMO 9883039). GLS seeks information on qualified shipyard firms capable of completing the required ABS Special Periodical & Annual Surveys (hull, machinery, load line, automation, IAPP Annex VI, IOPP Annex I) and associated repairs, coatings, and equipment installations within a one‑month timeframe. Respondents must be located within 500 mi of Massena, NY 13662, demonstrate specialized experience, technical competence, past performance on similar ABS surveys, and capacity to meet the schedule. Interested firms must submit, by 14:00 EST on 18 May 2026, an email to chora.snyder@gov with the subject line “ABS special periodical survey drydocking – Sources Sought 6923G526SS0005.” The submission must include (1) company name, address, point of contact, UEI, CAGE code, and NAICS 336611 socio‑economic status; and (2) a capability statement (≤ 3 pages) describing three comparable projects completed in the past three years, with brief descriptions and contact references. Verbal questions will not be accepted; GLS will respond only to written inquiries at its discretion.

Notice ID

e12beede459644b7845996c9e48d44de

Solicitation Number

6923G526SS0005

NAICS Code

336611

Classification Code

N/A