Dockside (DS): USCGC MIDGETT FY26 Repair
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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 seeking proposals for Dockside Repairs of the USCGC MIDGETT (WMSL 757) for Fiscal Year 2026, Quarter 4. This Request for Quote (RFQ) is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for work to be performed in Honolulu, HI. The contract type is Firm Fixed Price.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires comprehensive dockside repairs and associated support work for the USCGC MIDGETT. The scope, detailed in Attachment 2 (PWS_MIDGETT DS FQ4_REV_0), includes numerous work items such as:
- Biennial maintenance for folding boom cranes.
- Inspection and testing of the Talon Grid, cargo handling elevator, and fire detection system.
- Removal, reinstallation, preservation, and renewal of various superstructure components.
- Cleaning and inspection of multiple tanks (grey water, oily waste, ballast, fuel, sewage).
- Modification of the sewage system piping and accesses.
- Repair and resealing of deck covering.
- Replacement of hydraulic piping for the port steering gear HPU.
- Cleaning and flushing of sewage piping and maintenance of fire prevention systems. Contractors must furnish all necessary labor, materials, services, equipment, and supplies, adhering to SFLC Standard Specifications, environmental protection measures, and regulatory compliance. Specific requirements for technical representatives and NDE personnel are outlined.
Contract Details & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (RFQ)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 336611 - Ship Building and Repairing (Size Standard: 1,300 employees)
- Period of Performance: July 28, 2026, to September 19, 2026
- Place of Performance: Honolulu, HI
- Quotes Due: March 30, 2026, 18:23 UTC (Offerors must ensure quotes remain valid for 120 calendar days from this date).
- Questions Due: March 18, 2026. Submit questions using Attachment 5.
Submission & Evaluation
Proposals will be evaluated on Price, Technical Capability, and Past Performance. Technical Capability and Past Performance are significantly more important than Price. Award will be made on a best-value basis. Offerors must be registered in SAM.
- Past Performance: If CPARS is unavailable, Offerors must use Attachment 4 (Past Performance Questionnaire) and ensure clients submit it directly to Jaime Diaz (cc Andrew Jacobs) by the solicitation close date.
- Attachments: Key attachments include the Price Schedule (Attachment 1), PWS (Attachment 2), Consolidated List of References (Attachment 3), Government Property Report (Attachment 6), and DHS Non-Disclosure Agreement (Attachment 7).
Important Notes
An amendment (03/04/2026) clarifies that a ship check onboard the USCGC MIDGETT is not possible due to operational requirements. Offerors may contact LT W. Blake Knox (Walter.B.Knox@uscg.mil) to arrange a ship check on another cutter of the same class or request photos/documentation of specific areas. Some references may be export-controlled and require Joint Certification Program (JCP) approval.