DRYDOCK: USCGC TERRAPIN DD 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, under the Department of Homeland Security, is soliciting proposals for dry dock repairs of the USCGC TERRAPIN (WPB-87366) for Fiscal Year 2026. This is a Firm Fixed-Price contract, designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside, aimed at ensuring the vessel's operational readiness. Proposals are due March 26, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves providing a commercial facility accessible from a navigable waterway with a minimum 12-foot water depth and 55-foot height clearance. The comprehensive maintenance and repair tasks, detailed in Attachment 1 (Specification SOW), include:
- Hull plating inspections and preservation (U/W body, freeboard, decks, superstructure, mast).
- Cleaning and inspection of various tanks (fuel, waste oil, oily water, sewage, grey water).
- Maintenance and renewal of critical systems such as sea water, propulsion shafts, bearings, stern tube, propellers, rudders, and steering.
- Drydocking and undocking procedures, ventilation system modifications, temporary services, and sea trial performance support.
- Adherence to SFLC Standard Specifications and compliance with Federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
- Submission of a Fire Safety Plan.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed Price (Combined Synopsis/Solicitation - Request for Quotations)
- Period of Performance: September 15, 2026 - November 18, 2026
- NAICS Code: 336611 (Shipbuilding and Repair and Maintenance and Conversion of Commercial and Government Vessels)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Quotes Due: March 26, 2026, 13:00 local time (extended by Amendment 0001)
- Published: March 5, 2026 (Amendment 0001)
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes must be submitted via email to the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist. Required documents include a Cover Letter, Price Schedule (Attachment 2), and Past Performance/Technical Capability documentation. Quotes must be valid for at least 90 calendar days. Evaluation will prioritize Technical Capability and Past Performance, which are significantly more important than Price.
Important Notes
- Site visits are strongly encouraged and must be scheduled and completed by March 12, 2026.
- The last day for questions is March 12, 2026, submitted via email in a single document.
- Requests for drawings must also be made by March 12, 2026.
- Attachment 2 is the pricing schedule, including definite, option, and over and above/growth work items, with a foreseeable costs worksheet.
- Primary Contact: Maggie Trader (Maggie.L.Trader@uscg.mil).