CGC WEDGE - BARGE DRYDOCK 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 is conducting a Sources Sought to identify interested sources for dockside repairs of the USCGC WEDGE (WLR 75307) and USCG 90B BARGE (90012). The USCGC WEDGE is a 75-foot Inland River Buoy Tender homeported in Demopolis, AL. This market research aims to determine potential set-aside opportunities. Responses are due by February 5, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The requirement covers dockside repairs for various work items on both vessels, including but not limited to:
- Hull Plating: Inspection, ultrasonic testing, preservation (U/W body and freeboard), and renewal of various steel plate weights.
- Propulsion System: Inspection, removal, reinstallation, straightening, alignment checks, overhaul/renewal of seals, and renewal of external bearings for propulsion shafting. Minor repairs and reconditioning of propellers.
- Appendages & Tanks: Leak testing, internal preservation of U/W appendages. Cleaning, inspection, and partial preservation of MP fuel service, potable water, and sewage holding tanks.
- Other Repairs: Keel cooler cleaning/inspection, fathometer transducer maintenance, rudder assembly removal/inspection/reinstallation/preservation, overhaul of spuds, preservation of spud wells, renewal of zinc anodes, and various electrical and deck repairs.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Anticipated Period of Performance: June 16, 2026, to August 24, 2026 (subject to change)
- Place of Performance: Contractor's Facility
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research to determine future set-aside)
- Response Due: February 5, 2026, 4:00 PM EST
- Published: January 15, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested companies should reply via email to Iran.N.Walker@uscg.mil and Sandra.A.Martinez@uscg.mil with the subject line "Sources Sought Response for Dockside (DS) Repairs." Responses must include:
- Company Name, Address, and Unique Entity ID.
- Point of Contact, Phone, and Email.
- Business Size applicable to NAICS Code 336611 (Ship Building and Repair), specifying status (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, as applicable.
Additional Notes
This notice is for market research purposes only. The U.S. Coast Guard will use responses to determine if the requirement will be set aside or unrestricted. A combined synopsis/solicitation will be posted on SAM.gov after this determination.