DRYDOCK: USCGC RAZORBILL DD FY2026
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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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 is soliciting proposals for Drydock Repairs for the USCGC RAZORBILL (WPB-87) for Fiscal Year 2026. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The acquisition is for commercial products and services, conducted as a Request for Quotations (RFQ). Offers are due by February 3, 2026, 13:00 Local Time.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide a facility accessible from a navigable waterway capable of accommodating the vessel, with specific depth and height clearances. The scope includes extensive drydock repairs and maintenance, such as:
- Hull plating preservation (underwater body, freeboard, superstructure)
- Tank cleaning and inspection (dirty oil, oily water, grey water, sewage holding tanks)
- Component renewals and repairs (propellers, rudder assemblies, stern door, shafts, bearings)
- System maintenance and upgrades (sea water, ventilation, electrical power distribution, intrusion detection)
- Inspections and testing (ultrasonic thickness measurements, hull plating side scan, watertight closures, thermographic inspection)
- Drydocking and sea trial support
Specific requirements include watertight closure assessment, handling of mast interferences, structural and electrical/electronics experience, welding, dry dock certifications, and a fire safety plan. The vessel's homeport is New London, CT.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Period of Performance: July 28, 2026 – September 29, 2026
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 336611 (Shipbuilding and Repairing)
- Size Standard: 1300 employees
- Product Service Code: J998 (Non Nuclear Ship Repair (East))
Submission & Evaluation
Offers must be submitted via email by the due date. Quotes must include a Cover Letter, Price Schedule, Past Performance Submission, and Technical Capability Submission. Key submission components include the Solicitation Number, quote expiration date (at least 90 days), acknowledgment of amendments, and agreement to terms and conditions.
Evaluation Criteria: Technical capability and past performance are considered significantly more important than price. Price will be evaluated for reasonableness.
Key Dates
- Questions Due: January 27, 2026
- Site Visit/Ship Check Deadline: January 27, 2026
- Offers Due: February 3, 2026, 13:00 Local Time
- Published Date: January 16, 2026
Additional Notes
Funds are not presently available for this effort; no award will be made until funds are available. The Government reserves the right to cancel the solicitation. Site visits are urged and expected. The blank Schedule of Services (SOS) and Foreseeable Costs Worksheet are crucial for bidders to understand the scope and prepare accurate price proposals.