CGC SPAR DOCKSIDE REPAIRS
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 (Department of Homeland Security) has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for dockside repairs to the USCGC SPAR (WLB 225), a 225 Coastal Buoy Tender and Ice Breaker homeported in Duluth, MN. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR Part 12. The contract will be an Indefinite Delivery Requirement (IDR) contract. Quotations are due March 31, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST.
Scope of Work
This solicitation requires contractors to provide all necessary materials, equipment, and personnel to perform comprehensive dockside repairs and maintenance services for the USCGC SPAR. The detailed scope of work, outlined in the attached specifications, includes:
- Cleaning and inspection of tanks, piping, and ventilation systems.
- Servicing of hydraulic and mechanical equipment, such as winches, davits, and cranes.
- Renewal of deck coverings and piping.
- Replacement of various components, including LED flood lights and valves.
- Hull fittings inspection and testing.
- Tank and void assessment.
- Adherence to fire prevention requirements and specific procedures for handling hazardous materials and environmental protection.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Indefinite Delivery Requirement Contract (IDR)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 336611 – Ship Repair (Small Business Size Standard: 1,300 employees)
- Period of Performance: Approximately July 7, 2026 – September 14, 2026 (69 Days)
- Anticipated Award Date: May 21, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
- Questions Due: March 28, 2026. Questions must be submitted using the "Request for Clarification" form via email to Jayne.gluck@uscg.mil and Sandra.a.martinez@uscg.mil.
- Quotation Due Date: March 31, 2026, 11:00 AM EST.
- Submission Method: Quotes must be submitted via email to Craig.J.Lilly2@uscg.mil and Sandra.A.Martinez@uscg.mil.
- Quote Validity: Quotes must be valid for 90 days.
- Evaluation Factors: Proposals will be evaluated based on Technical Capability, Past Performance, and Price. Technical Capability and Past Performance combined are significantly more important than Price. Bidders must complete the provided Past Performance Information Form.
Attachments
Key attachments include a Pricing Schedule, detailed Work Specifications, a Past Performance Information Form, and a Request for Clarification form. Bidders must utilize these documents for accurate cost estimation and proposal development.