52000QR260023810 USCGC DONALD HORSLEY HULL INSPECTION AND ZINC RENEWAL
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Coast Guard Surface Force Logistics Center is soliciting quotes for Underwater Hull Inspection, Cleaning, and Zinc Anode Renewal for the USCGC DONALD HORSLEY. This requirement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and will result in a Firm Fixed-Price purchase order. The work is scheduled to be performed at USCG Base Galveston, TX, between March 30, 2026, and April 10, 2026. Quotes are due by March 27, 2026, at 09:00 AM EST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will conduct a comprehensive inspection and cleaning of the vessel's underwater body and renew underwater zinc anodes while the vessel is moored pier side. Key components include the U/W hull plating, coating system, transducers/sonar dome, drive systems, appendages, and cathodic protection. The cleaning involves removing marine growth and contaminants without damaging existing coatings. Zinc anode renewal must follow Coast Guard Maintenance Procedure Card (MPC) B10018.D, specifically noting 12 additional stern tube zincs not identified in the standard procedure. Government-furnished property, including various anodes and fasteners, will be provided.
Key Requirements
Contractors must provide trained and certified divers with a dive tender aboard the vessel, ensuring compliance with 29 CFR 1910, Subpart T (Commercial Diving Operations). Mixed gas diving and live boating are prohibited. A 24-hour advance notice is required for diver inspections. The inspection process involves surveying the entire U/W body for hull plating damage, coating defects, welding corrosion, deformation, and zinc performance, adhering to MPC B10015.D.
Deliverables & Documentation
Detailed documentation is mandatory, including written reports (e.g., "Diver Hull Inspection Data" form, "Pre-Clean Bio-fouling Inspection Data" form, and forms for running gear, propeller, and rudder conditions) and an audio-video report with narration of all inspected surfaces. Linear measuring devices must be used for scale when videotaping damages. Both written and audio-video reports (on two DVDs) must be submitted to the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) within 24 hours of the diver inspection's completion.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Request for Quote - RFQ)
- NAICS: 336611 - Ship Building and Repairing
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price purchase order, utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures (FAR Part 13)
- Period of Performance: March 30, 2026 – April 10, 2026
- Place of Performance: USCG Base Galveston, 3000 FT Point RD, Galveston, TX 77550
- Quote Due Date: March 27, 2026, 09:00 AM Eastern Standard Time
- Published Date: March 20, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes must be submitted on company letterhead and include a detailed cost breakdown (unit cost, extended price, total price), payment terms, prompt payment discounts, and the company's Unique Entity ID (UEI) and CAGE Code. The Government reserves the right to award on an "All or None" basis. Award will be made to the responsible contractor whose quote offers the best value, considering specification, price, past performance, and quality. Vendors must be registered in SAM.gov.
Points of Contact
- For Questions & Submissions: Joshua Miller (JOSHUA.N.MILLER@uscg.mil) and Timothy Ford (TIMOTHY.S.FORD@USCG.MIL).