CGC ELM DOCKSIDE RPAIRS
Overview
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Qualification Details
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 is conducting market research (Sources Sought) to identify qualified sources for Dockside Availability repairs for the USCGC ELM (WLB-204) buoy tender. This effort involves comprehensive maintenance and repairs to the vessel, homeported in Astoria, OR. Responses are due March 24, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide all necessary materials, equipment, and personnel for dockside repairs to the 225’ Seagoing Buoy Tender USCGC ELM. The tentative work list includes, but is not limited to:
- Fire Prevention Requirements
- Hydraulic Systems: Inspecting and servicing cargo hatch, chain stoppers, inhaul winch, and crossdeck winches.
- Exhaust Systems: Commercial cleaning of Main Diesel Engine (MDE) and Ship Service Diesel Generator (SSDG) exhaust piping.
- Ventilation: Commercial cleaning of various vent ducts (engine, motor room, galley, pantry, laundry, and others).
- Pressure Systems: Cleaning, inspecting, hydro-testing, and lifting compressed air receivers and system valves.
- Hull & Deck: Inspecting and testing hull fittings, preserving exterior decks (non-skid), and superstructure.
- Tanks & Piping: Cleaning, inspecting, and preserving grey water and sewage holding tanks, and cleaning/flushing associated piping.
- Machinery & Electrical: Inspecting and preserving bow thruster machinery room surfaces, inspecting/maintaining/testing circuit breakers, and overhauling non-machinery space vent fans and motors.
- Structural & Outfitting: Renewing watertight doors/scuttles, deck covering/ventilation, air escape piping/cofferdam, cargo hatch drain piping, and pilothouse exterior safety rail. Repairing/resealing pilot house windows and frames, and renewing bridge windows.
- Modifications: Upgrading directional control valve and modifying steering gear heat exchanger.
- Support: Providing temporary services to the cutter and tenting.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Anticipated Period of Performance: August 22, 2026, to November 30, 2026 (subject to funds and change).
- Set-Aside: Not specified; market research is being conducted to determine potential small business participation.
- Response Due: March 24, 2026, 2:00 PM EST.
- Published: March 9, 2026.
Submission Requirements
Interested companies should submit information via email to Sandra.a.martinez@uscg.mil and Jayne.gluck@uscg.mil. Submissions must include:
- Company Name, Address, and Unique Entity ID.
- Point of Contact, Phone number, and Email address.
- Business Size applicable to NAICS Code 336611 (e.g., 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSBC, WOSBC, Small Business, Large Business).
- A positive statement of intent to submit a bid as a prime contractor.
- Documentation verifying Small Business Certification, if applicable.
Additional Notes
This is a request for market research only and does not constitute a solicitation. The project is subject to the availability of funds and may be cancelled.