Dry-Dock: USCGC VENTUROUS FY26 DD

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation (RFQ) for commercial products and services, specifically for Dry-Dock repairs of the USCGC VENTUROUS. The solicitation number is 70Z08026QMECP0020.

• The primary requirement is for Dry-Dock repairs of the USCGC VENTUROUS.

• The place of performance will be at the selected quoter's dry-dock facility.

• Specific technical requirements include:

  • Technical Capability Submission (20 pages max), covering Technical Approach, Quality Control, Coating Plan, Technical Representation Plan, and Subcontract Plan.
  • Experience Submission (5 pages max), detailing corporate experience on DOD or USCG vessels, structural repairs, preservation of critically coated surfaces, and drydocking.
  • Past Performance Submission (3 pages max), requiring up to three (3) recent and relevant contracts in CPARS or similar efforts.
  • Price Schedule, to be completed using Attachment 1, Schedule of Services.

• Ship Checks are to be scheduled and completed no later than April 24th, 2026.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: August 24, 2026, to November 1, 2026.

• The solicitation includes various FAR and HSAR clauses and provisions.

• Quotes must be submitted via email to the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist by the date and time specified in the solicitation.

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

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

• The proposal submission deadline for questions is May 1, 2026.

• The offeror agrees to hold prices firm for 90 calendar days from the receipt date.

• This acquisition is set aside for small businesses (100%).

• The North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) code is 336611, with a size standard of 1300 employees.

• The solicitation is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items.

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

• Specific attention should be paid to the "Addendum to FAR Provision 52.212-1" for detailed submission instructions and requirements.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is an Excel spreadsheet containing the Schedule of Services (SOS) and pricing details for the USCGC VENTUROUS (WMEC-210B) Drydock Availability for FY2026. It outlines specific tasks and services required for the vessel's maintenance and repair.

• Definite Items (D-xxx): Includes a list of required services such as hull plating testing and preservation, appendage preservation, propulsion shafting inspections and repairs, propeller system services, generator exhaust inspection, transducer renewals, sea valve and strainer overhauls, rudder inspection/repair, tank preservation, cathodic protection renewal, drydocking, temporary services, and various structural renewals (frames, mast foundation, piping, plating, stringers, stiffeners).
• Optional Items (O-xxx): Lists optional services including propulsion shaft coating, propeller shaft sleeve renewal, propeller shaft bearing renewal, stern tube interior surface preservation, CPP hub renewal/inspection.
• Open and Inspect Repairs (OIR-xxx): Includes estimated labor rates and material markup/handling fees for open and inspect repair items, which will be incorporated via contract modification.
• Laydays: Specifies laydays for pierside and docked periods.
• Labor Rates and Material Markup: Details composite labor rates and a percentage for material markup/handling fee.

This pricing schedule is critical for bidders to understand the scope of work, estimate costs, and prepare their proposals. It details the specific services expected for the drydock availability, including both mandatory and optional tasks. Bidders must review these items to determine their capability and pricing strategy. The "Open and Inspect Repairs" section indicates how additional repair work will be handled and priced under the contract.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Attachment 2 Specification for Work.pdf," provides the detailed "Specification for Drydock Repairs FY2026" for the USCGC VENTUROUS (WMEC 625). It outlines the extensive work items required for the vessel's drydock availability and serves as a critical technical basis for proposal development.

• Comprehensive Work Items: Details 42 distinct "Work Items" covering a wide range of repairs and maintenance, including hull plating, propulsion systems, preservation, inspections, and specific tasks like shaft alignment, seal renewal, propeller servicing, and generator exhaust cleaning.
• Technical Specifications: Each work item includes scope, references to Coast Guard drawings and publications, general and specific requirements, materials, testing procedures, and required documentation (e.g., Contractor Inspection Reports).
• Government-Furnished Property: Lists items the Government will provide.
• Critical Inspections: Highlights specific work items requiring inspection reports within the first 25% of the contract period.
• Reference Documents: Includes a consolidated list of drawings, technical publications, and standards bidders must adhere to.
• Quality Assurance Forms: Provides forms for documenting inspections related to coatings, environmental readings, surface profiles, and more.
• Vessel Characteristics: Includes principal physical and machinery specifications for the USCGC VENTUROUS (WMEC-210B).

This attachment is crucial for potential bidders as it defines the complete scope of work, technical requirements, and deliverables for the drydock availability. Bidders must thoroughly review each work item to understand the scope, complexity, and specifications to accurately estimate costs, determine capability, and prepare their proposals. It details specific tasks, measurements, tolerances, and data recording requirements.

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

This document outlines the requirements for insurance, change request procedures, and the schedule of work for a contract, likely related to vessel repair or modification.

• Required Insurance: Specifies minimum coverage amounts for Ship Repairer's Liability ($500,000 per occurrence), Comprehensive General Liability ($500,000 per occurrence), Longshoremen's and Harbor Worker's Act, and State's Workmen's Compensation Law. Insurance certificates must name the US Coast Guard vessel and contract number.

• Change Request (CR) Process: Details the procedure for authorizing and pricing additional work. CRs require Contracting Officer authorization. Pricing for CRs involves a composite labor rate (burdened with direct production labor, indirect costs, and profit/fee) and separately priced direct materials, direct subcontracted services, and direct consumables. CRs do not include replacement work under specific clauses. The government may seek services outside the contract if a fair and reasonable price cannot be negotiated for a CR. The CR process involves Condition Found Reports, Change Requests, Contractor Proposals, Negotiations, and Contract Modifications.

• CR Quote Submission: Contractors must submit direct production labor hours, a list of direct materials/subcontracted services/consumables with prices, and any proposed changes to the Schedule of Work.

• Schedule of Work: Requires the contractor to provide Production Schedules, Work Package Networks, Total Manpower Loading Curves, Trade Manning Curves, and Subcontracting Lists within three working days of vessel arrival for dry-dock or at the arrival conference for dockside availabilities. Deviations from the Production Schedule must be reported.

• The document implies performance standards through the detailed breakdown of labor and material costs for CRs and the requirement for detailed scheduling documents.

• Performance occurs at the contractor's facility for dry-dock availabilities and at the arrival conference for dockside availabilities.

• Access to the Vessel: The contractor must provide reasonable access to the vessel and facilities for government personnel, other contractors, and their subcontractors on a noninterference basis, complying with shipyard safety and security regulations.

• Temporary Services: Services like water, electricity, and telephone are considered incidental. Equitable adjustments may be requested for providing temporary services if performance time is extended due to Government-caused delay.