USCGC KENNEBEC DRYDOCK FY 26
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 KENNEBEC (WLIC-160B), homeported in Portsmouth, VA, for Fiscal Year 2026. This requirement is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside and will result in an Indefinite Delivery Requirement Contract (IDR). The period of performance is from March 3, 2026, to May 12, 2026. Quotes are due by 8 AM PST on February 18, 2026.
Scope of Work
The scope encompasses comprehensive drydock repairs, inspections, and preservation tasks for the USCGC KENNEBEC. This includes 66 detailed work items covering hull plating, propulsion systems, tanks, rudders, sea chests, fire prevention, and other vessel systems, as outlined in Attachment 2 (Specification). Bidders must provide a planning document (e.g., Gantt Chart), identify technical representatives and subcontractors, and ensure welding certifications are in place. A facility accessible from a navigable waterway with specific depth and clearance is required.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Indefinite Delivery Requirement Contract (IDR)
- Period of Performance: March 3, 2026 – May 12, 2026
- Anticipated Award Date: On or about March 2, 2026
- Quote Validity: 90 days
- Set-Aside: 100% Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Submission Requirements
Offerors must submit quotes in three separate parts via email:
- Part I - Price Quote: Utilize Attachment 1 (Pricing Sheet).
- Part II - Technical Capability: Include a planning document and details on required certifications.
- Part III - Past Performance Information: Use Attachment 3 (Past Performance Information Form).
Each part must be sent in a separate email to Ou.T.Saephanh@uscg.mil and Sandra.a.Martinez@uscg.mil, with the subject line
RFQ#70Z08526QIBCT0020. Vendors must be certified by the Joint Certification Program (JCP) to access export-controlled documents and provide proof of E-verify enrollment and insurance.
Evaluation Criteria
Award will be made on a best-value trade-off basis. Evaluation factors include Technical Capability (most important), Past Performance, and Price. Technical Capability and Past Performance combined are significantly more important than Price.
Key Dates & Contacts
- Request for Drawings Deadline: 8 AM PST on February 6, 2026.
- Site Visit Coordination Deadline: 8 AM PST on February 9, 2026. Contact CWO Erik Bratland (Erik.j.Bratland@uscg.mil) and Ou Saephanh (Ou.t.Saephanh@uscg.mil).
- Request for Clarifications Deadline: 8 AM PST on February 10, 2026, using Attachment 4.
- Quote Submission Deadline: 8 AM PST on February 18, 2026.
- Primary Contact: Ou Saephanh (Ou.T.Saephanh@uscg.mil)
- Secondary Contact: Sandra Martinez (sandra.a.Martinez@uscg.mil)