# Sources Sought: Short-Term Rental of Towing Vessel

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/w912es24ss0008

- Solicitation number: W912ES24SS0008
- Notice type: Sources sought
- Status: Closed. Deadline was August 23, 2024 at 5:00 PM EDT
- Department: Department of the Army
- Agency: Department of the Army
- Contracting office: W07V Endist ST Paul (W912ES)
- NAICS: 532411 Commercial Air, Rail, and Water Transportation Equipment Rental and Leasing
- Product or service code: 1925 Special Service Vessels
- Place of performance: Fountain City, Wisconsin
- County: Buffalo County (FIPS 55011). https://abierto.us/counties/buffalo-county-wi-55011
- City: Fountain City. https://abierto.us/cities/fountain-city-wi-5526850
- First posted: August 15, 2024
- Last posted: August 15, 2024
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/fbbda0dd84d940cca330daad46fab96e/view

## Description

This is a SOURCES SOUGHT Notice issued for information and planning purposes only. This is NOT a solicitation, request for proposals (RFP), request for quotes (RFQ) or invitation for bids (IFB). This notice does not obligate the Government to issue a solicitation or award any type of contract in the future. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – St. Paul District is seeking sources and information regarding the acquisition of a towing vessel to be used on the Upper Mississippi River.

The St. Paul District recently discovered that one of its towing vessels cannot be economically returned to service. The District is interested in procuring a vessel of similar size and power – either purchasing a used vessel, or renting a vessel (to be operated by Government personnel) through the end of the 2024 calendar year. The St. Paul District is looking to acquire this vessel as soon as possible. The vessel being replaced is:

**Length:**

**64’ – 10” Width:**

**23’ – 0” Power:** Two (2) Caterpillar 3412 Diesel Engines (combined output 850 HP)

**Age:** 54 years If your firm is able to provide a suitable vessel, please send a written statement by e-mail to John Riederer, Contract Specialist at John.P.Riederer@usace.army.mil (please copy Kenneth Eshom – Kenneth.J.Eshom@usace.army.mil ) no later than 4:00 PM (CDT) on Friday, August 23, 2024. Please see the attached Sources Sought notice for the specific information being sought.

## Publications

- August 15, 2024: Sources sought, due August 23, 2024 at 5:00 PM EDT. Notice fbbda0dd84d940cca330daad46fab96e. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/fbbda0dd84d940cca330daad46fab96e/view

## Points of contact

- John P Riederer, John.P.Riederer@usace.army.mil, 6512905614
- Kenneth J. Eshom, kenneth.j.eshom@usace.army.mil

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