DRYDOCK: USCGC REEF SHARK DD FY26
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, under the Department of Homeland Security, is soliciting proposals for drydock repairs for the USCGC REEF SHARK (WPB 87371) for Fiscal Year 2026. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and involves comprehensive maintenance and repair tasks. Proposals are due by January 29, 2026, at 13:00:00.
Scope of Work
The project entails extensive drydock repairs and maintenance on the USCGC REEF SHARK, homeported in Coast Guard District 17 (Alaska). Key work items include:
- Hull and Structure: Inspections (ultrasonic testing), preservation of hull plating and superstructure, and renewal of specific structural components.
- Propulsion & Mechanical Systems: Realignment of main engines, renewal of propulsion shafts, bearings, propellers, and rudder assemblies.
- Tanks & Piping: Cleaning and inspection of various tanks (dirty oil, oily water, fuel, grey water, sewage) and flushing of piping systems.
- Electrical Systems: Upgrade of the 24VDC distribution system and thermographic inspection.
- Safety & Navigation: Renewal of fathometer transducer, speed log skin valve, and replacement of the intrusion detection system.
- Preservation: Extensive preservation and coating of the U/W body, freeboard, superstructure, and critical coated surfaces. The contractor must provide a facility accessible from a navigable waterway with a minimum water depth of 12 feet and 55 feet height clearance. Environmental protection compliance, including specific certifications for hazardous waste and HVAC technicians, is required.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Period of Performance: June 2, 2026 – September 1, 2026
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Proposal Due Date: January 29, 2026, 13:00:00
- Published Date: January 23, 2026 (latest amendment)
Evaluation
Proposals will be evaluated based on Technical Capability, Past Performance, and Price. Technical Capability and Past Performance are considered significantly more important than price.
Key Amendments & Clarifications
Multiple amendments have been issued, with the latest (Amendment 0004) extending the proposal deadline and updating "Attachment 2-Specification Revision 3." Previous amendments clarified vendor questions regarding conditional stud renewal pricing (Work Item #47), circuit breaker specifications (Work Item #44), reference corrections (Work Item #41), and drydocking calculations (Work Item #34). Required CG Drawings for Hydrostatics / Curves of Form / Stability Letter have been added to the specification.