DRY DOCK USCG BEAR FY26 UPDD
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 (USCG), Surface Forces Logistics Center (SFLC), has issued a solicitation (70Z08026QMECP0008) for the unplanned dry dock repairs (UPDD) of the USCGC BEAR (WMEC 901). This requirement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside restricted to shipyards located within a 50-mile radius of the vessel's home pier in Portsmouth, VA.
Scope of Work
The project involves three primary work items:
- Ballast Tank Repair & Preservation: 100% repair and coating of specific ballast/grey water tanks (IDLH environments). This includes ultrasonic thickness (UT) measurements, pit-depth measurements, and renewal of approximately 300 sq ft of steel plating per tank.
- Drydocking Operations: Full drydocking and undocking services, including high-pressure fresh water washing of the underwater body to remove marine growth and fouling.
- Temporary Services: Provision of essential services such as electrical power, potable water, sewage disposal, hazardous waste management, and heavy lift equipment support.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP)
- Period of Performance: July 20, 2026 – August 9, 2026
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Place of Performance: Contractor facility within 50 miles of Portsmouth, VA
- Response Due: February 27, 2026, 10:00 AM Local Time
Evaluation Factors
Award will be based on a best-value determination considering technical capability, experience, past performance, and price. Technical factors are significantly more important than price. Note that a 10% withholding of the total contract price will occur until all deliverables are received and accepted.
Key Deadlines
- Request Drawings: February 6, 2026
- Site Visits/Ship Checks: February 13, 2026
- Questions Due: February 18, 2026
- Quotes Due: February 27, 2026