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, under the Department of Homeland Security, is soliciting proposals for dockside repairs to the USCGC CALHOUN (WMSL-759), a 418-foot National Security Cutter. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity requires comprehensive maintenance, inspections, and renewals in North Charleston, SC. Proposals are due May 7, 2026, at 6:00 PM Eastern.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all necessary labor, services, supplies, and equipment to perform a wide range of dockside repairs. Key tasks include:
- Inspections & Testing: Stern Boat Launch and Recovery, Talon Grid, 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 & Maintenance: Slip-resistant deck covering on the flight deck, hangars, and general areas; preservation of tanks; general welding; tenting; and fire prevention measures.
- Specific Requirements: Includes procuring 11 epoxy fairing kits, performing 4,085 pit measurements, and 9,340 Ultrasonic Thickness measurements. Sewage system modifications and piping cleaning/flushing are also required.
Contract Details & Period of Performance
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (NAICS 336611, 1300 employees)
- Period of Performance: September 2, 2026 - November 21, 2026
- Place of Performance: North Charleston, SC
Submission & Evaluation
Offerors must submit quotes via email to the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist. Submissions must include:
- A planning document (Gantt Chart) detailing the period of performance and critical dates.
- A written narrative (max 10 pages) describing technical capabilities, performance risks, and quality assurance.
- Pricing using the provided Attachment 1 (Price Schedule) in both .xlsx and PDF formats.
- Completed SF1449 blocks 12, 17a, and 30a, b, c. Quotes must remain valid for 120 days. Award will be based on a best-value trade-off, with Technical Capability and Past Performance significantly more important than Price. The government intends to award without discussions.
Key Logistics & Amendments
Bidders must account for strict logistical requirements, including FLETC base access procedures (requiring forms and background checks 14-30 days in advance) and pier restrictions. Specific cutter work hours are outlined, with provisions for requesting work outside these times. All amendments must be acknowledged. The latest amendment clarified discrepancies in the price schedule and specification, provided specific quantities for certain items, and confirmed the period of performance and location.