CGC MOHAWK FY26 DS2
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PSC
Set Aside
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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, under the Department of Homeland Security, has issued a Solicitation for dockside repairs and maintenance of the USCGC MOHAWK (WMEC 270B) for Fiscal Year 2026. This Firm Fixed-Price contract aims to ensure the vessel's operational readiness through comprehensive maintenance at Key West, FL. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Offers are due by April 2, 2026.
Scope of Work
The work involves a detailed list of tasks including:
- Tank and Locker Maintenance: Cleaning, inspection, and structural assessment of various tanks (fuel, potable water, lube oil, ballast, dirty oil/waste, hydraulic oil) and chain lockers, including fluid handling and ultrasonic thickness measurements.
- Mechanical Systems: Inspection, testing, overhaul, or replacement of components such as anchor windlasses, anchor chains, towing bitts, warping capstans, commissary hoists, and propulsion shafting alignment checks.
- Electrical Systems: Inspection and testing of 400 HZ circuit breakers.
- Ventilation Systems: Commercial cleaning of engine room, galley, and laundry exhaust vent ducts, including insulation renewal.
- Hull and Structural: Renewal of deck plating in the pilot house.
- Piping Systems: Renewal of sea water system valves and deck drain piping.
- Preservation (Option Items): Partial preservation of tanks and overhaul of anchor windlass as optional work items. Work must adhere to numerous referenced Coast Guard drawings, technical publications, and SFLC Standard Specifications, with strict quality control, environmental protection, and testing requirements.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Contract Number: 70Z08026QMECP0012
- Solicitation Issue Date: March 2, 2026
- Offer Due Date: April 2, 2026, 12:01 PM Local Time (Key West, FL)
- Period of Performance: August 10, 2026, to October 4, 2026
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 336611 (Shipbuilding and Repairing Commercial Vessels) with a 1300-employee size standard.
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes must be submitted via email to the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist. Required components include a Cover Letter, Price Schedule (Attachment 1), Past Performance Submission (limited to 3 pages), and Technical Capability Submission (limited to 15 pages). Quotes must be in English, U.S. dollars, and hold prices firm for at least 90 calendar days. Evaluation will prioritize Technical Capability and Past Performance as significantly more important than Price. The Government may award to other than the lowest priced quote.
Additional Notes
A site visit is strongly urged and must be scheduled and completed by March 27, 2026. The point of contact for site surveys is CWO-2 Chris Knowles at (850) 480-9075 or Christopher.S.Knowles1@uscg.mil. Vendors requiring access to certain specification documents may need Joint Certification Program (JCP) certification. Primary contact for the solicitation is Caroline Greer (caroline.c.greer@uscg.mil), with Kaity George (kaity.george@uscg.mil) as secondary.