CGC WEDGE - BARGE DRYDOCK REPAIRS

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (A0001) to the combined synopsis/solicitation adds the period of performance.

• Page 1, Item 9B (Dated): Updated to reflect the effective date of the amendment.

• Page 1, Item 11 (Solicitation Amendment): The solicitation is extended.

• Page 1, Item 14 (Description of Amendment/Modification): Specifies the period of performance as June 16, 2026, to August 24, 2026, for the USCGC WEDGE (WLR-75307) and USCG 90B BARGE (90012).

• Page 2 (Solicitation Details): The "PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE" is now listed as June 16, 2026, to August 24, 2026.

• The amendment primarily clarifies the performance period. No changes to proposal submission deadlines or evaluation factors are indicated.

Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition

This document outlines the justification for using Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) for FAR 13.106-1(b), indicating a procurement that is not expected to exceed the Micro-Purchase Threshold but may go up to the SAT (Simplified Acquisition Threshold).

• Authority: FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) and FAR 5.102(a)(6), FAR 11.105, FAR 13.106-1(b)(1).
• Justification Type: Only one source is reasonably available, citing reasons such as urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, or industrial mobilization.
• Brand Name: The items are peculiar to one manufacturer, and their brand name, product, or feature is essential to the Government's requirements. Market research indicates that similar products from other companies, or products lacking the particular feature, do not meet or cannot be modified to meet the agency's needs.

Work Item #20 involves the overhaul and renewal of Propulsion Shaft Seals (Mechanical & Inflatable). The contractor must provide services of a qualified Technical Representative familiar with the Wartsila main inboard shaft seal and bulkhead seal equipment. Services include advising on proprietary information, assisting with repair methods, and ensuring compliance with manufacturer's procedures and standards during disassembly, inspection, repair, modification, calibration, and reassembly.

Defense Maritime Solutions, Inc. 3617 Koppens Way, Chesapeake, VA 23323-2531, USA. UEI: JA2KCX21NL48

• The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) is identified as the only known vendor with the necessary expertise, design specifications, testing, quality assurance capability, and documentation for these technical representative services.
• The absence of an OEM technical representative could lead to significant equipment damage if installed/programmed incorrectly.
• Manufacturing drawings and specifications are proprietary to the OEM and have not been purchased by the Coast Guard.
• Defense Maritime Solutions (DMS) is stated as the only known supplier of the H74537-02 Propulsion Shaft Sea Assembly.

Methods considered include: Market Research, Comparison of Proposed Price with Prices Found Reasonable on Previous Purchases, Current Price List, Comparison with Similar Items in a Related Industry, Comparison to IGCE, Contracting Officer's Personal Knowledge, and Other (to be explained).

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for Request for Quotation (RFQ) for dry-dock repairs to the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter WEDGE (WLR 75307) and the USCG 90B BARGE (90012) for FY2026 availability. The requirement is being solicited as a total small business set-aside using FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items. The NAICS Code is 336611 – Ship Repair, with a small business size standard of 1,300 employees.

• Provide all necessary materials, equipment, and personnel to perform dry-dock repairs.

• Repairs are to be performed in accordance with the attached specification (Attachment 2).

• Schedule of Supplies/Services is detailed in Attachment 1.

• Contract Type: Firm-fixed-price contract.

• Period of Performance: FY2026 Drydock Availability.

• Place of Performance: Vendor's Facility.

• Cutter's Home Port: 1900 Coast Guard Drive, Demopolis, AL. 36732.

• Questions Due Date: March 27, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST. Submit questions to Iran.N.Walker@uscg.mil using Attachment 4.

• Quotation Due Date: April 7, 2026, at 4:00 PM Eastern Time. Submit quotations via email to Iran.N.Walker@uscg.mil.

• Quotes must be valid for 60 days.

• Anticipated Award Date: On or by April 27, 2026.

• Evaluation Factors: Technical Capability (most important), Past Performance, and Price. Technical Capability and Past Performance combined are significantly more important than Price.

• Total small business set-aside.

• NAICS Code: 336611 (Ship Repair).

• Small business size standard: 1,300 employees.

• This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-04, effective May 1, 2024.

• Offerors are cautioned that the Government intends to evaluate quotes and make award without discussion.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a specification for drydock repairs for the USCGC WEDGE (WLR 75307) and the USCG 90B Barge (90012) for FY2026. It details numerous "Work Items" that outline the specific tasks required for the repairs.

The document is structured as a Table of Contents, listing 74 "Work Items" that cover a wide range of repair and maintenance activities. These include:

• Hull and Structural Work: Inspections, ultrasonic testing, plating renewal (various weights of steel), weld repair, and preservation of hull plating and freeboard.
• Component Overhaul/Renewal: Propulsion shafting, seals, bearings, propellers, rudders, keel coolers, transducers, spuds, spud wells, and fuel/potable water/sewage tanks.
• System Maintenance: Fire prevention requirements, electrical systems (circuit breakers, panelboards), navigation lights, weather deck kickpipes, and 1MC systems.
• Drydocking and Support: Drydocking procedures for both the tender and barge, temporary services, sea trial performance support, and hull fittings inspection.
• Specific Components: Appendages (U/W, internal), stern tube interior surfaces, and cathodic protection (zinc anodes).

This specification is critical for bidders to understand the full scope of work required for the drydock availability. It details the specific tasks, materials, and standards that must be met for each work item. Bidders will need to review each "Work Item" to accurately estimate costs, labor, and time required for the repairs. The document also references numerous Coast Guard drawings, technical publications, and industry standards that must be adhered to.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Past Performance Information Form. Bidders are required to complete this form to provide information about their past performance on relevant contracts. This information will likely be used by the government to evaluate the bidder's ability to successfully perform the work described in the solicitation.

• Name of Offeror: Field for the bidder's company name.
• Contract Number, order number, or identifier: Field to list the specific contract details.
• Customer Name & Location: Information about the customer for the past performance reference.
• Customer Point of Contact: Name and title of the individual at the customer organization.
• Telephone Number and e-mail address: Contact information for the customer point of contact.
• Total dollar value for this effort: The total value of the past contract, including all work.
• Period of Performance: Start and end dates of the past contract.
• Detailed description of the work performed: A crucial section for bidders to demonstrate how their past work is relevant to the current solicitation's scope.
• Subcontractor(s) Utilized: Information on any subcontractors used, the extent of their work, and their dollar value.

Bidders must accurately and thoroughly complete this form to provide a strong past performance reference. The detailed description of work performed is critical for demonstrating relevance to the current opportunity. Failure to provide complete and relevant information may negatively impact the evaluation of the bidder's past performance.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "Request for Clarification" form provided for offerors to submit written questions regarding the USCGC WEDGE & BARGE DRYDOCK REPAIRS solicitation (RFQ Number: 70Z08526QIBCT0040). Questions submitted via this form will be answered by an Amendment.

• Offeror's Firm Name: To be filled in by the submitting company.
• Submittal Date: Date the clarification request is submitted.
• Solicitation Section No and/or Page No: Specific section, page, or paragraph the question pertains to.
• Definite/Option Item No: If applicable, the specific item number.
• Title (Description): A brief description of the subject of the question.
• Question: The specific question being asked.
• Question No: Sequential numbering for questions.

Offerors must use this form to submit any questions they have about the solicitation. Each question should be on a separate form, clearly indicating the firm's name and submission date. Questions must be submitted via email ONLY to Iran.N.Walker@uscg.mil no later than March 27, 2026, at 4:00 pm EST.

Other / Unclassified

This document provides guidance on the United States Coast Guard's (USCG) Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests (OPAP). It outlines the purpose of the OPAP, which is to investigate agency protest issues and resolve them without extensive litigation, offering an alternative dispute resolution forum.

This document is relevant to bidders as it details the procedures for filing agency protests related to USCG procurements. It explains both informal and formal protest processes, including:

• Informal Forum: Directing concerns to the Contracting Officer first, then to the Ombudsman if unresolved. This process does not suspend contract award.
• Formal Agency Protest: Outlines the steps for filing a formal protest, including the requirement to first attempt informal resolution. It specifies that contract award or performance may be suspended during a formal protest.

It provides contact information for submitting formal protests to the OPAP, including email, fax, and phone numbers, as well as a website for more information. An alternative point of contact at the Surface Forces Logistics Center (SFLC) is also listed.