USCGC-KUKUI-DOCKSIDE-REPAIRS AMENDMENT
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 repairs to the USCGC KUKUI (WLB 203) for its FY26 Dockside Availability. This requirement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS 336611 (Ship Repair) with a size standard of 1,300 employees. The place of performance will be the contractor's facility. Proposals are due February 10, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
This Request for Quotation (RFQ) seeks a contractor to perform comprehensive dockside repairs, providing all necessary materials, equipment, and personnel. The repairs must adhere to the attached specifications, including the updated Revision 1 (dated January 22, 2026). Key work items detailed in the specifications include:
- Fire prevention requirements
- Cleaning and inspection of potable water and grey water tanks
- Inspection and servicing of various systems (e.g., cargo hatch, steering rams, buoy crane, chain stoppers, crossdeck winches)
- Renewal of deck covering, shower stalls, pilot house windows, sewage piping, and firemain piping
- Upgrades to steering system PLCs, fluxgate digital compass, and directional control valves
- Preservation of deck surfaces and partial preservation of tanks
- Inspection, maintenance, and testing of circuit breakers and hull fittings
The contractor's facility must be accessible from a navigable waterway with specific depth and vertical clearance requirements. A standard commercial warranty is required.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Indefinite Delivery Requirement Contract (IDR), subject to availability of funds.
- Period of Performance: Approximately March 31, 2026, to June 09, 2026.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business. Offers from vendors outside District 17 (Alaska) may be considered.
- Quotation Due Date: February 10, 2026, 2:00 PM ET.
- Anticipated Award Date: On or by February 23, 2026.
- Quote Validity: 120 days.
Amendments & Clarifications
Several amendments have been issued:
- Amendment A00001: Answered Request for Clarification Questions, specifically clarifying Contractor Internal Review (CIR) and Contractor Furnished Report (CFR) requirements for Work Items 6, 13, 15, 27, 34, and 35.
- Amendment A00002: Provided updated Specifications (Revision 1) for the USCGC KUKUI, adjusting CIR requirements for Work Items 06, 15, and 34, editing Work Item 35, and removing Government-Furnished Equipment (GFE) for Work Item 21.
- Amendment A00003: Answered a Request for Information (RFI) and confirmed that the solicitation's receipt date for offers is not extended.
Submission & Evaluation
Proposals must be submitted via email to Sandra.a.martinez@uscg.mil. Evaluation factors include Technical Capability, Past Performance, and Price, with Technical Capability and Past Performance being significantly more important than Price. Contractors are required to acknowledge receipt of all amendments.