Dry-Dock: USCGC VENTUROUS FY26 DD
Overview
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Place of Performance
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Set Aside
Original Source
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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 (USCG), Surface Forces Logistics Center (SFLC), is conducting market research to identify qualified sources capable of performing Dry-Dock repairs for the USCGC VENTUROUS (WMEC-625). This is a Sources Sought Notice intended to inform acquisition strategy and determine the feasibility of small business set-asides. Responses are due by February 13, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all necessary facilities, materials, and labor to perform comprehensive dry-docking and repairs at the contractor’s facility. Key requirements include:
- Hull & Underwater Body: Inspection, ultrasonic testing, and preservation of hull plating, appendages, and voids.
- Propulsion Systems: Inspection, alignment, and renewal of propulsion shafting, shaft seals, and Controllable Pitch Propellers (CPP).
- Mechanical & Structural: Overhaul of sea valves and strainers, renewal of transverse frames and sea chest plating, and replacement of reduction gear lube oil strainer assemblies.
- Tank & Superstructure: Preservation of potable water tanks and superstructure plating renewal.
- General Services: Temporary services, dry-docking, and cathodic protection (zinc anodes) renewal.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Period of Performance: Approximately 70 calendar days, tentatively scheduled from August 24, 2026, to November 01, 2026.
- NAICS Code: 336611 - Ship Building and Repairing (1,300 employee size standard).
- Set-Aside: None specified (Market research stage).
- Response Due: February 13, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST.
Evaluation
The government will evaluate submissions based on company capability, business size certifications, and relevant past performance on similar vessel repair projects to determine the appropriate competitive environment.
Additional Notes
Interested parties must be registered in SAM.gov and should submit capability statements, UEI numbers, and intent to propose to Matthew R. Stansberry via email.