USCGC GASCONADE FY26 DRYDOCK AVAILABILITY 2
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 conducting market research via a Sources Sought notice for the FY26 Drydock Availability 2 of the USCGC GASCONADE (WLR 75401), an inland buoy tender homeported in St. Louis, MO. This effort aims to identify qualified sources for essential drydock maintenance and repairs. Responses are due February 3, 2026.
Scope of Work
The worklist for the USCGC GASCONADE includes, but is not limited to, the removal, inspection, and reinstallation of:
- Tender steering and flanking rudders
- Propulsion shafting
- Propellers
- Keel coolers
- Inspection of the hull underwater body
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: February 3, 2026, 8:00 PM ET
- Published: January 20, 2026, 8:02 PM ET
- Place of Performance: Saint Louis, MO, United States
- Product Service Code: J998 - Non Nuclear Ship Repair (East)
Evaluation
This notice is for market research purposes only to determine industry capabilities and potential small business participation. Responses will inform future acquisition strategies and do not guarantee a solicitation.
Additional Notes
Interested parties should review the attached "Sources Sought Notice Questionnaire.docx" for specific submission requirements. This is a planning document and does not constitute a request for proposal or commitment by the Government.