DRYDOCK: USCGC COBIA DRY DOCK AVAILABILITY FY2026
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, Surface Forces Logistics Center, is conducting market research to identify qualified sources for drydock repairs for the USCGC COBIA (WPB-87331). This Sources Sought notice aims to determine industry capabilities for comprehensive ship repair services for the vessel, home-ported in Panama City, FL. Responses will help the government assess the availability of capable sources and inform potential future solicitations.
Scope of Work
The scope involves comprehensive drydock repairs to the USCGC COBIA, to be performed at the contractor's facility. Key work items include, but are not limited to: structural analysis and 3D laser scanning; hull plating preservation and repair; preservation of the U/W body, freeboard, decks, and superstructure; cleaning and inspection of various tanks; renewal of capastic fairing, depth sounder, propulsion shaft bearings, and shafts; main engine/reduction gear realignment; electrical power distribution system inspection; renewal of fathometer transducer, speed log skin valve, rudder assemblies, and cathodic protection; preservation of stern tube interior surfaces, mast, and watertight closures; assessment of watertight closures; drydocking and provision of temporary services; support for sea trial performance; and modifications/replacements for HVAC systems, foundations, flood lights, Fire Alarm Control Panel, and intrusion detection systems.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- NAICS Code: 336611, Ship Building and Repairing (Size Standard: 1,300 employees)
- Period of Performance: Anticipated 64 calendar days, from April 21, 2026, to June 24, 2026 (subject to change).
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research to determine set-aside)
- Response Due: November 2, 2026, 4:00 PM EST
- Published: October 20, 2025
Submission Requirements
Interested companies should submit: company name, address, Unique Identifier Number, point of contact and phone number, business size applicable to NAICS Code (with documentation for certifications like 8(a), HubZone, SDVOSBC, etc.), a statement on how the work will be performed and intent to submit a proposal, and past performance information for similar work. Submissions must be sent via email to Kurt Hoyer (kurt.e.hoyer@uscg.mil) and Jaime R. Smith (jaime.r.smith@uscg.mil).
Additional Notes
This notice is for market research purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or obligate the government to any further action. SAM registration is required. No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be submitted. Respondents are responsible for monitoring Sam.gov for any future solicitation. Responses to this Sources Sought notice will not be considered adequate responses to any resultant solicitation.