DRYDOCK: USCGC DOUGLAS DENMAN DD FY26
Overview
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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 (Department of Homeland Security) has issued a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ) for drydock repairs and maintenance for the USCGC DOUGLAS DENMAN (WPC 1149), an Alaskan cutter. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside with a Firm Fixed Price contract type. The period of performance is scheduled from August 18, 2026, to December 15, 2026. Offers are due by March 6, 2026, at 6:00 PM Z.
Purpose & Scope
This solicitation seeks qualified contractors to perform comprehensive drydock repairs, vessel conversion, alteration, and maintenance for the USCGC DOUGLAS DENMAN for Fiscal Year 2026. The scope encompasses 27 detailed work items covering critical areas such as hull plating, propulsion shafting, watertight closures, rudder assemblies, fin stabilizers, bow thruster, HVAC, electrical power distribution, and Impressed Current Cathodic Protection (ICCP) systems.
Key Requirements
Contractors must provide a facility accessible from a navigable waterway, capable of accommodating the vessel with a minimum water depth of 12 feet and a minimum height clearance of 60 feet. Specific technical requirements include coatings, sewage and grey water system cleaning, watertight closure assessment, handling of mast interferences, thermographic inspection, MTU 20V4000 engine maintenance, and demonstrated structural, electrical, and electronics experience. Mandatory certifications include welding, dry dock, and a fire safety plan.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Period of Performance: August 18, 2026 – December 15, 2026
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), Size Standard: 1300 employees
- Agency: US Coast Guard, SFLC Procurement Branch 1
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission: Offers must be submitted via email and include a Cover Letter, Price Schedule, Past Performance submission, and Technical Capability Submission. Quotes must remain firm for 90 calendar days.
- Evaluation: Award will be based on Technical Capability, Past Performance, and Price. Technical Capability and Past Performance are significantly more important than Price.
Key Dates
- Site Visit Deadline: March 3, 2026 (urged and expected)
- Last Day for Questions: March 3, 2026
- Offers Due: March 6, 2026, by 6:00 PM Z
- Published: February 12, 2026
Additional Notes
This solicitation incorporates various FAR, HSAR, and CGAP clauses by reference and full text. Specific clauses address government-furnished property, electronic funds transfer, warranty of services, and prohibitions on certain equipment and services (e.g., covered telecommunications equipment, Kaspersky Lab articles, FASC-prohibited unmanned aircraft systems).