USCGC CALHOUN FQ4 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 is soliciting proposals for dockside repairs to the USCGC CALHOUN (WMSL-759), a 418-foot National Security Cutter, in Charleston, SC. This requirement, designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside, involves comprehensive maintenance, inspection, and renewal services. The period of performance is from September 2, 2026, to November 21, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all necessary labor, services, supplies, materials, and equipment to perform a wide range of dockside repairs. Key work items include, but are not limited to:
- Inspections & Testing: Stern Boat Launch and Recovery (Level II), Talon Grid (Type 18-08), Cargo Handling Elevator, Incinerator, Oily Water Separator (OWS) System, Fire Detection System, and various tanks (aviation fuel, grey water, sewage, MP fuel, oily waste).
- Renewals: Deck covering (slip-resistant) on the flight deck, hangars, and general deck areas.
- Maintenance & Preservation: Stern Boat Launch and Recovery System, Talon Grid, Cargo Handling Elevator, Incinerator, OWS, Fire Detection System, various tanks, sewage system, and piping. This includes full or partial tank preservation.
- Other Services: General welding, installation of Tank Level Indicators (Gray Water Tanks), temporary services, and fire prevention measures.
- Specific Clarifications: Bidders should account for 4,085 pit measurements and 9,340 Ultrasonic Thickness measurements, and procure 11 epoxy fairing kits.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 336611 (Shipbuilding and Repairing Commercial and Military Watercraft)
- Size Standard: 1300 employees
- Period of Performance: September 2, 2026 - November 21, 2026
- Place of Performance: Charleston, SC
Submission & Evaluation
Offerors must submit quotes via email, including a planning document (Gantt Chart), a written narrative (max 10 pages) detailing technical capabilities and risks, and pricing using the provided Attachment 1 (Price Schedule) in both .xlsx and PDF formats. The SF1449 must be completed. Award will be made using a best-value trade-off approach, where Technical Capability and Past Performance are significantly more important than Price. The government intends to make an award without discussions.
Key Dates & Contacts
- Proposals Due: May 13, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time
- Primary Contact: Robin B. Kloeppel (robin.b.kloeppel@uscg.mil, 206-827-4342)
- Secondary Contact: William Zittle (william.r.zittle@uscg.mil, 410-762-6485)
Additional Notes
Bidders must acknowledge all amendments. Access to the FLETC facility and pier lay down requires adherence to specific procedures and timelines (14-30 days lead time). Standard cutter work hours are specified, though requests for work outside these hours may be approved. Familiarity with referenced Coast Guard drawings and technical publications is mandatory. A Non-Disclosure Agreement may be required to access sensitive information.