Dry-Dock: USCG ANT BUFFALO (49413) FY26 DD

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation (Solicitation Number: 70Z04026QSBPL0009) for "USCG ANT BUFFALO (49413) FY2026 DRYDOCK REPAIRS." The U.S. Coast Guard is procuring these services.

• The solicitation details requirements for ship repair, including specific clauses and provisions related to contract terms, conditions, and performance.

• Key areas covered include:

  • Contract clauses (e.g., Responsibility for Supplies, Gratuities, Limitation on Payments, System for Award Management Maintenance, Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance, Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations, Definitions, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights, Reporting Executive Compensation, Incorporation by Reference).
  • Specific requirements for ship repair, including insurance (Ship Repairer's Liability, Comprehensive General Liability, Longshoremen's and Harbor Worker's Act, State's Workmen's Compensation Law).
  • Government Property management, maintenance, reporting, and disposal.
  • Growth Work provisions.
  • Composite Labor Rate.
  • Method of Payment and Invoicing Instructions for Ship Repair.
  • Welding Certification and Qualifications (AMPP, NACE Level 3, QP-1).
  • Planning Document requirements.
  • Quality Assurance (QA) Program.
  • Evaluation criteria for Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: June 2, 2026 to July 30, 2026.

• Anticipated Award Date: Approximately May 28, 2026.

• Offer Due Date: May 15, 2026, 2:00 PM EST.

• Submission Method: Electronic copy via email to Regina Elliott-Dougherty at Regina.ElliottDougherty@uscg.mil.

• Evaluation Approach: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).

• Evaluation Factors:

  • Factor 1: Technical Capability (evaluated for acceptability only).
  • Factor 2: Price (evaluated for fairness and reasonableness).
  • Factor 3: Past Performance (review of CPARS records or Past Performance Questionnaires).

• Required Documents: SF1449, Schedule of Supplies and Services (Excel), Past Performance Documentation, Small Business Self Certification, Welding Certifications, Proof of Insurance, AMPP/NACE/QP-1 Certification, Planning Document, SAM UEI, TIN, JCP Certification, and completed 52.212-3 provision.

• The acquisition is set aside for Small Business (100%).

• NAICS Code: 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing).

• Size Standard: 1250 employees.

• Vendors must register with the Joint Certification Program (JCP) to access USCG drawings. Requests for drawings must be received by April 21, 2026.

• Requests for clarifications must be received by April 28, 2026.

• Quotes must remain valid for 190 days.

• The solicitation includes numerous FAR and DFARS clauses and provisions covering various aspects of contracting, compliance, and representations.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, titled "Schedule of Supplies and Services," outlines specific tasks and items for dry-docking repairs and alterations to a vessel. It requires bidders to provide cost associations for each CLIN (Contract Line Item Number) and Option(s) CLIN, to be submitted on an Excel spreadsheet.

• Definite CLINs (D-001 to D-010): Specific preservation tasks for various parts of the vessel (e.g., U/W Body, Hull Plating, Stern Tube Interior, Decks, A-Frame, Main Mast), hull identification markings, and provision of a temporary work shelter.
• Option(s) CLINs (O-011 to O-013): Composite Labor Rate, GFP Report, and Laydays.
• Units of Issue: Primarily "JOB," with "HR" for labor rate and "DAY" for laydays.
• Pricing Fields: Unit Price and Total are to be filled in by the bidder.
• Totals: Fields for Total Definite Value, Total Option Value, and Total Value are included.

This schedule is critical for bidders to understand the specific services and supplies required for the opportunity. It serves as the basis for cost estimation and proposal submission, detailing the scope of work for both definite and optional contract items. Bidders must accurately price each line item to formulate their overall bid.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) sent by the U.S. Coast Guard to references of a contractor who intends to submit an offer for solicitation RFP: 70Z04026QSBPL0009. The purpose is to gather information to validate the contractor's past performance.

• Evaluator Information: Name, Title, Organization, Address, Phone, Fax, Email, Date, Signature.
• Contractor & Contract Identification: Contractor name, type of instrument, pricing type, contract/reference number, subcontract number, order number, role of contractor (Prime/Subcontractor), description of service/supply, competitive/follow-on status, date of award, initial and final contract dollar value, period and place of performance, complexity of work, and subcontracting details.
• Performance Evaluation Areas: Quality of Product or Service, Schedule, Cost Control, Management, and Regulatory compliance. Each area includes a rating scale (Exceptional, Very Good, Satisfactory, Marginal, Unsatisfactory, N/A) and space for comments.
• Overall Assessment: A final question asks if the organization would award another contract to the contractor, with space for a summary assessment and additional comments.

This document is not directly used by bidders to prepare their proposals. Instead, it is a tool used by the U.S. Coast Guard to evaluate the past performance of offerors. Bidders should be aware that their references will be contacted using this questionnaire to assess their performance on previous contracts, which is a critical factor in the source selection process.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a specification for drydock repairs for the USCG 49413 (BUSL 49) vessel for FY2026. It details various work items required for the preservation and repair of the vessel's components.

The document outlines ten specific "Work Items" that detail the required preservation and repair tasks:

• Work Item 1: U/W Body, Preserve, 100 percent
• Work Item 2: Hull Plating Freeboard, Preserve, 100 Percent
• Work Item 3: Stern Tube Interior Surfaces, Preserve, 100 Percent
• Work Item 4: Deck (Foredeck), Preserve 100%
• Work Item 5: Hull Identification Markings, Apply
• Work Item 6: Decks – Exterior (Buoy), Preserve 100 Percent
• Work Item 7: A-Frame, Preserve 100 Percent
• Work Item 8: Work Shelter, Temporary, Provide
• Work Item 9: Anchor Chain Hawse Pipe, Preserve
• Work Item 10: Main Mast, Preserve, 100 Percent

Each work item specifies the intent, references, and requirements for the task, including surface preparation, coating application, protective measures, and quality control.

• The document specifies "FY2026" for the drydock availability.

• It references various Coast Guard Drawings and Standard Specifications (SFLC Std Spec) for detailed requirements.

• The document details general requirements, including the need for contractors to conform to SFLC Std Spec 0000 and other relevant specifications.

• It outlines requirements for submitting plans (e.g., Fire Safety Plan), inspections (CIR), and adherence to quality control measures.

• Specific requirements for surface preparation, coating systems, and environmental protection are detailed.

• Not explicitly stated in the provided sections, but standard government contracting procedures would apply.

• The document includes a "Revisions Record" and "Consolidated List of References" (drawings, publications, other references).

• A "Consolidated List of Government-Furnished Property" is included and states "This section is not applicable to this package."

• A "Consolidated List of Critical Inspection Items" highlights Work Item 1 (U/W Body, Preserve, 100 percent) as requiring critical inspection reports within the first 25% of the contract period.

• "Principal Characteristics" of the 49' BUSL vessel are provided, including physical dimensions, machinery, and tank details.