USCGC GASCONADE DRYDOCK REPAIRS
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 drydock repairs for the USCGC GASCONADE (WLR-75C), located at its home port of 100 Arsenal Street, St. Louis, MO 63118. This requirement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS Code 336611 (Ship Repair, 1,300 employees). Quotations are due March 23, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST.
Scope of Work
This opportunity covers comprehensive drydock availability repairs and maintenance for the USCGC GASCONADE for FY2026. The detailed specifications, outlined in Attachment 2, include 67 distinct work items such as fire prevention, hull plating renewal, propulsion shaft maintenance, rudder assembly, and keel cooler repairs. The contractor's facility, which must be accessible from a navigable waterway, will serve as the place of performance. Services also require adherence to specific safety, environmental, and quality control standards.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Indefinite Delivery Requirements Contract (IDR)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 336611 (Ship Repair), Size Standard: 1,300 employees
- Period of Performance: Approximately June 9, 2026, to August 18, 2026
- Published Date: March 2, 2026
- Site Visit Encouraged By: March 5, 2026
- Questions Due: March 16, 2026, 12:00 PM EST (using Attachment 4)
- Quotation Due Date: March 23, 2026, 10:00 AM EST
- Anticipated Award Date: On or by April 8, 2026
Evaluation Factors
Award will be based on a best value determination considering Price, Technical Capability, and Past Performance. Technical Capability is more important than Past Performance, and the combined factors of Technical Capability and Past Performance are significantly more important than Price.
Submission Details
Quotations must be submitted via email to Sandra.a.Martinez@uscg.mil and Tobi.E.Provenzano@uscg.mil. Offerors are strongly encouraged to conduct a site visit by March 5, 2026, and must submit any questions using Attachment 4 by March 16, 2026. Quotes must remain valid for 120 days.