Inland River Towboat W912ES26PA044
Summary
AI-generated · Mar 12, 2026Awarded on the basis of Best Value for a new construction inland river towboat built to a commercial off-the-shelf design with minor modifications (fuel, oil and potable water tank segregation; added insulation and heaters). Steiner Hull 1081 will be about 100 feet long with a 34-foot beam and 8 ft 6 in draft, powered by three 800 HP Tier III Mitsubishi S6R2 diesels, and will provide berths for up to 8 crew and two 65-ton barge winches.
The vessel is intended for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, Maintenance & Repair Section, to move barges, floating plants, and other equipment used in the repair and maintenance of locks, dams, and other government assets. Hull construction is by Steiner Construction Company, Bayou La Batre, AL, with the contract awarded to TAI Holdings, Inc. for about $13.998 million and delivery/acceptance planned for November 2026.
Contract was awarded on the basis of Best Value for a new construction vessel that was already in production, with acceptance in November 2026. Commercial off the shelf (COTS) design is being used with minor modifications to meet Government requirements (e.g. fuel, oil and potable water tank segregation; additional insulation and heaters added). Steiner Hull 1081 (USACE Name TBD) will be 100 ft long, 34 ft beam (width), draft of 8 ft 6 in, powered by 3 x 800 HP Tier III S6R2 Mitsubishi Diesel engines. Vessel with have berths for up to 8 crew and two 65 ton barge winches. Vessel will be used by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - St. Paul District - Maintenance & Repair Section to move barges, floating plants and other equipment used in the repair and mainenance of locks, dams, and other Government assets. Vessel is being built by Steiner Construction Company Inc., 9195 Little River Road; Bayou La Batre, AL 36509
From Award Notice posted on Mar 11, 2026Notice history
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Posted: Mar 11, 2026
Contract was awarded on the basis of Best Value for a new construction vessel that was already in production, with acceptance in November 2026. Commercial off the shelf (COTS) design is being used with minor modifications to meet Government requirements (e.g. fuel, oil and potable water tank segrega...
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| Company Name | UEI | CAGE Code | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| TAI HOLDINGS, INC | VFTMUZKK1NU7 | 17TE4 | Pensacola, FL |
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