DOCKSIDE: USCGC HERIBERTO HERNANDEZ (WPC 1114) DS FY2026
Overview
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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 soliciting proposals for DOCKSIDE repairs of the USCGC HERIBERTO HERNANDEZ (WPC 1114). This opportunity is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation issued as a Request for Quotations (RFQ) and is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The period of performance is scheduled for July 14, 2026, to August 11, 2026, at the vessel's home pier in San Juan, PR. Offers are due March 25, 2026, at 12:00 Local Time.
Scope of Work
The required services include comprehensive dockside repairs and maintenance. Key work items involve:
- Topside Exterior Structure, Repair: Addressing warping and cracking around the EDG fuel oil deck valve.
- Bilge Surface, Clean and Inspect: Cleaning and inspection in the Generator Room, Engine Room, and Forward Auxiliary Space.
- MDE Plenums, Remove Paint Coating: Disassembly, inspection, blasting, and reassembly of intake plenums.
- ASW Piping, Renew: Renewal of specific Cu-Ni ASW piping sections.
- Polyethylene Deck Protector, Renew: Replacement of the UHMW Polyethylene Deck Protector and associated hardware.
- Interior Wet Deck Coverings, Renew: Removal and renewal of deck coverings in various interior locations.
Contractors must adhere to SFLC Standard Specifications (e.g., 0000, 0740, 6310) for quality control, welding, and preservation, and comply with environmental regulations. The solicitation also covers additional work discovered during performance, which will be absorbed within the availability using negotiated labor rates and material percentages.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (Combined Synopsis/Solicitation / RFQ)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), Size Standard: 1300 employees
- Period of Performance: July 14, 2026 – August 11, 2026
- Place of Performance: Vessel's home pier, 5 Calle La Puntilla, San Juan, PR
- Published Date: March 4, 2026
Evaluation
Offers will be evaluated based on Technical Capability, Past Performance, and Price. Technical Capability and Past Performance are considered significantly more important than price in the best value tradeoff. Quoters must submit a planning document detailing their strategy, schedule, resources, critical paths, and risk mitigation, along with a fire safety plan and past performance references (up to three recent and relevant contracts within the last three years).
Key Deadlines
- Last day to request drawings: March 13, 2026
- Site Visits/Ship Check: Must be scheduled and completed by March 19, 2026
- Last day for questions: March 23, 2026
- Offer Due Date: March 25, 2026, 12:00 Local Time
Additional Notes
Quotes must be valid for at least 90 calendar days from the receipt date. Offerors are strongly encouraged to inspect the site where services will be performed. The solicitation incorporates various FAR and DHS clauses by reference.