USCGC FIR (WLB 213) DOCKSIDE REPAIR 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 (USCG), under the Department of Homeland Security, is soliciting proposals for dockside repair services for the USCGC FIR (WLB 213) for Fiscal Year 2026. This requirement is for Full and Open Competition and will result in an Indefinite Delivery Requirement (IDR) contract. The vessel is homeported in Cordova, AK, but the place of performance is the vendor's facility/pier. Quotes are due by May 29, 2026, at 8 AM PST.
Scope of Work
The scope encompasses comprehensive dockside repair and maintenance tasks detailed in 44 "Work Items" within the specifications. Key areas include:
- Fire prevention requirements
- Tank cleaning and inspection (Potable Water, Grey Water, Sewage Holding)
- Inspection and service of various mechanical systems (e.g., hatches, winches, davits, windlass, capstan, chain stoppers)
- Renewal or replacement of components (e.g., Steering System PLC, Thruster Motors, Sewage Piping, Shower Pans)
- Preservation of surfaces and components
- Specialized services such as an Independent NACE Inspector, tenting, and temporary services.
Offerors must provide a planning document (Gantt Chart), welding certifications, and a comprehensive Execution Plan for lodging, messing, and food service logistics. A narrative of up to ten pages detailing technical capabilities, risk strategies, and environmental mitigation is also required.
Contract Details & Timeline
- Contract Type: Indefinite Delivery Requirement (IDR)
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted (Full and Open Competition)
- Period of Performance: September 1, 2026 – November 11, 2026
- Anticipated Award Date: On or about July 31, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
Proposals must include a completed Price Schedule (Attachment 1), Technical Capability information, and Past Performance Information (Attachment 3). Quotes must be submitted via email to Ou.T.Saephanh@uscg.mil and Sandra.a.Martinez@uscg.mil by the deadline, with the subject line "RFQ#70Z08526QIBCT0048". Evaluation will prioritize Technical Capability, followed by Past Performance, and then Price. The Government reserves the right to award without discussions. Quotes must remain valid for 90 days.
Key Dates & Contacts
- Drawings Request Deadline: May 11, 2026, 8 AM PST. JCP certification may be required for limited access documents.
- Site Visit Coordination Deadline: May 15, 2026, 8 AM PST. Contact CWO Donald Ladd or Ou Saephanh.
- Questions Deadline: May 18, 2026, 8 AM PST. Submit using Attachment 4 via email.
- Quote Submission Deadline: May 29, 2026, 8 AM PST.
- Primary Contacts: Ou Saephanh (Ou.T.Saephanh@uscg.mil) and Sandra Martinez (sandra.a.martinez@uscg.mil).