DRYDOCK REPAIRS FOR THE CGC WILLOW
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), under the Department of Homeland Security, is soliciting quotations for Drydock Repairs for the USCGC WILLOW (WLB 202) for Fiscal Year 2026. This requirement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for an Indefinite Delivery Requirements (IDR) contract. The project aims to ensure the vessel's seaworthiness and operational readiness through comprehensive maintenance. Quotations are due by April 15, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST.
Scope of Work
The scope encompasses extensive drydock repairs and maintenance for the USCGC WILLOW. This includes, but is not limited to, hull and appendage maintenance (inspections, preservation, ultrasonic testing), tank cleaning and inspection (MP Fuel, Lube Oil, Ballast, etc.), machinery overhaul (Main Reduction Gear, propulsion shafting), system renewals (sea valves, transducers, steering system PLC), preservation of various surfaces, structural repairs, and specialized services like drydocking, towing, and fire prevention. Specific technical requirements are detailed in Attachment 2 (Work Specification), which lists 96 distinct work items.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Indefinite Delivery Requirements Contract (IDR)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 336611 – Ship Repair
- Small Business Size Standard: 1,300 employees
- Period of Performance: Approximately July 15, 2026, to November 28, 2026
- Applicable Regulations: FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items) with FAR Class Deviation 25-21.
Submission & Evaluation
Offerors must submit quotations via email to Sandra.a.martinez@uscg.mil by April 15, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST. Quotes must remain valid for 120 days. Required submissions include a planning document (e.g., Gantt Chart), a written narrative (max 10 pages) addressing performance risks, environmental mitigation, quality assurance, and certifications, and a copy of their standard commercial warranty. Offerors must also provide facility certification and dry-dock calculations.
Evaluation will follow a best value trade-off source selection procedure based on Price, Technical Capability, and Past Performance. Technical Capability is more important than Past Performance, and combined, Technical Capability and Past Performance are significantly more important than Price.
Key Deadlines & Contacts
- Questions Due: April 14, 2026, 12:00 PM EST (submit via Attachment 4 form to Sandra.a.martinez@uscg.mil)
- Site Visits/Ship Checks: No later than April 26, 2026
- Quotations Due: April 15, 2026, 10:00 AM EST
- Anticipated Award Date: On or by June 8, 2026
- Primary Contact: Sandra A. Martinez, Sandra.A.Martinez@uscg.mil, 757-628-4591
Attachments
- Attachment 1: Pricing Sheet (for cost proposals)
- Attachment 2: Work Specification (detailed scope of 96 work items)
- Attachment 3: Past Performance Information Form
- Attachment 4: Request for Clarification Form