DRY DOCK USCG BEAR FY26 UPDD

Amendment / Modification

This document, Amendment 0001, incorporates various contract terms and conditions applicable to the acquisition of commercial items. It lists numerous provisions and clauses that are incorporated by reference, with some marked for inclusion (indicated by 'X'). Key provisions and clauses added or modified include:

• Provisions:
  • 3052.216-70 Evaluation of Offers Subject to An Economic Price Adjustment Clause.
  • 3052.219-72 Evaluation of Prime Contractor Participation in the DHS Mentor Protégé Program.
  • 3052.247-70 F.o.B. Origin Information (with Alternate I and II).
  • 3052.247-71 F.o.B. Origin Only.
  • 3052.247-72 F.o.B. Destination Only.
• Clauses:
  • 3052.203-70 Instructions for Contractor Disclosure of Violations.
  • 3052.205-70 Advertisement, Publicizing Awards, and Releases (with Alternate I).
  • 3052.209-72 Organizational Conflicts of Interest.
  • 3052.209-73 Limitation on Future Contracting.
  • 3052.215-70 Key Personnel or Facilities.
  • 3052.216-71 Determination of Award Fee.
  • 3052.216-72 Performance Evaluation Plan.
  • 3052.216-73 Distribution of Award Fee.
  • 3052.217-91 Performance. (USCG)
  • 3052.217-92 Inspection and Manner of Doing Work. (USCG)
  • 3052.217-93 Subcontracts. (USCG)
  • 3052.217-94 Lay Days. (USCG)
  • 3052.217-95 Liability and Insurance. (USCG)
  • 3052.217-96 Title. (USCG)
  • 3052.217-97 Discharge of Liens. (USCG)
  • 3052.217-98 Delays. (USCG)
  • 3052.217-99 Department of Labor Safety and Health Regulations for Ship Repair. (USCG)
  • 3052.217-100 Guarantee. (USCG)
  • 3052.219-71 DHS Mentor Protégé Program.
  • 3052.228-70 Insurance.
  • 3052.228-90 Notification of Miller Act Payment Bond Protection. (USCG)
  • 3052.228-91 Loss of or Damage to Leased Aircraft. (USCG)
  • 3052.228-92 Fair Market Value of Aircraft. (USCG)
  • 3052.228-93 Risk and Indemnities. (USCG)
  • 3052.236-70 Special Provisions for Work at Operating Airports.
  • 3052.240-71 Contractor Employee Access (with Alternate I and II).
  • 3052.240-72 Safeguarding of Controlled Unclassified Information (with Alternate I).
  • 3052.240-73 Notification and Credit Monitoring Requirements for Personally Identifiable Information Incidents.
  • 3052.242-72 Contracting Officer's Representative.
  • 3052.249-90 Contract Termination. (USCG)
• New Clause: 3052.223-90 Accident and fire reporting (USCG) is included in full text, detailing reporting requirements for fatalities, property damage over $1,000, and contract time extension requests, with specific immediate reporting procedures for severe incidents.

This amendment primarily affects the contract's terms and conditions by adding or specifying numerous provisions and clauses. It also includes the full text of the "Accident and fire reporting" clause.

This amendment does not appear to change proposal deadlines or submission requirements. However, bidders should review the incorporated provisions and clauses, particularly the "Accident and fire reporting" clause, to understand their contractual obligations.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (Amendment 0001) to Solicitation 70Z08026QMECP0008 serves the following purposes:

• Provides answers to vendor questions.

• Adds clause 3052.223-90, Accident and Fire Reporting.

• Adds variable 3052.240-71 Contractor Employee Access to the HSAR clause 3052.212-70: CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLICABLE TO DHS ACQUISITION OF COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JULY 2023) (HSAR DEVIATION 25-09).

• New clauses added: 3052.223-90 and 3052.240-71.

• HSAR clause 3052.212-70 is updated.

• The closing date for the solicitation remains unchanged: Friday, 27 February 2026, by 10:00 am EST.

• All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This document outlines the requirements for unplanned drydock repairs for the USCGC BEAR (WMEC 901) during Fiscal Year 2026.

This specification details three primary work items:

• WORK ITEM 1: Tanks, Ballast, Repair and Preserve 100 Percent: This involves repairing internal structure and preparing/coating 100% of the surfaces of specific ballast tanks (4-228-1-W, 4-228-2-W, 4-242-0-W). These tanks are also used for grey water and are considered immediately dangerous to life and health (IDLH).

  • Includes removal and retention of manhole covers.
  • Preparation and coating of tank interior surfaces and manhole cover external surfaces.
  • Requires ultrasonic thickness (UT) measurements (500 total) and 25 pit-depth measurements.
  • Specific repairs include cropping and renewing approximately 300 sq ft of steel plating and internal structure for each of the specified tanks, renewing manhole rings and covers, and fabricating/installing a missing baffle.
  • Requires a 24-hour open period for tanks after task completion before closing.

• WORK ITEM 2: Drydock: This covers the requirements for drydocking the vessel, undocking, and performing various related tasks.

  • Includes underwater body cleaning (high-pressure fresh water wash) to remove marine growth, fouling, salt, and dirt.
  • Requires specific blocking arrangements and pre-award calculations.
  • A transducer cover plate is listed as government-furnished property.

• WORK ITEM 3: Temporary Services, Provide - Cutter: This item details the temporary services the contractor must provide during the availability.

  • Services include parking, electrical power, hazardous material/waste disposal, heavy lift equipment (48 hours), potable water supply, cooling water, firemain system, and sewage/grey water disposal.

• Preservation of "critical-coated surfaces" requires adherence to specific quality control measures, including surface profile measurements, soluble salt conductivity measurements, and coating thickness measurements (wet and dry film thickness).

• Specific standards referenced include SFLC Std Spec 0000, SFLC Std Spec 0740, SFLC Std Spec 6310, SFLC Std Spec 8634, and SFLC Std Spec 8635, as well as various ASTM and MIL-PRF standards.

• Quality Assurance inspection forms (QA-1 through QA-5) are provided for documentation.

• The repairs are scheduled for FY2026.

• Work is to be performed at a commercial contractor's facility.

• Contractors must comply with all applicable Federal, state, and local laws, codes, ordinances, and regulations, particularly concerning environmental protection and hazardous waste disposal.

• An Environmental Manager must be appointed.

• Specific safety and quality control measures are detailed throughout the document.

• Key personnel are required for drydocking phases.

• The document references numerous Coast Guard drawings and standard specifications that form part of the requirements.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation, identified as 70Z08026QMECP0008, is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for commercial services. It is a combined synopsis/solicitation prepared in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Class Deviation 25-21, Rev 1 subpart 12. The acquisition is for dry dock repairs of the USCGC BEAR. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are current through various Federal Acquisition Circulars and Homeland Security Acquisition Regulations.

• The primary service required is dry dock repairs for the USCGC BEAR.

• The vessel's home pier is located in Portsmouth, VA.

• The period of performance is from July 20, 2026, to August 9, 2026.

• A geographical restriction is imposed: Shipyards located within 50 miles of the USCGC BEAR's current operational area (Portsmouth, VA) will be considered for award.

• The contract type is Firm Fixed Price.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price

• Period of Performance: July 20, 2026 - August 9, 2026

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but the solicitation is for commercial services.

• Offer Due Date: February 27, 2026, 10:00 AM Local Time.

• Quotes must be submitted via email to the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist.

• Submission requirements include a Cover Letter, Technical Capability Submission, Experience, Past Performance Submission, and Price Schedule.

• The evaluation will be based on Technical Capability, Experience, Past Performance, and Price, with technical factors being significantly more important than price.

• The last day for questions is February 18, 2026.

• The last day to request drawings is February 6, 2026.

• Site visits/ship checks must be completed by February 13, 2026.

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

• NAICS Code: 336611 (Shipbuilding and Repairing) with a Size Standard of 1300 employees.

• The solicitation is issued by the Surface Forces Logistics Center (SFLC), U.S. Coast Guard.

• A 10% withholding of the total contract price will occur until all deliverables are received and accepted.

• Contractors must maintain an active Federal Government contracts registration in the System for Award Management (SAM).