USCGC MANOWAR 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 MANOWAR (WPB 87330) for Fiscal Year 2026. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity for ship repair and maintenance services. The contract will be a Firm Fixed Price type, with an estimated period of performance from June 17, 2026, to August 19, 2026. Proposals are due by March 4, 2026, at 11:30 AM EST.
Scope of Work
This contract covers comprehensive drydock maintenance, including standard recurring maintenance items such as: tank cleaning and preservation, repair of degraded system components, preservation of hull, freeboard, and superstructure substrates, and replacement of degraded metal/aluminum portions of the hull/structure. The work requires a contractor's facility accessible from a navigable waterway, with a minimum water depth of 12 feet and 55 feet height clearance. Specific tasks detailed in the specifications include hull plating inspections, propulsion shaft renewal, electrical system inspections, ventilation cleaning, watertight closure assessments, and various component renewals across 47 distinct work items.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Period of Performance: June 17, 2026 – August 19, 2026
- NAICS Code: 336611 (Shipbuilding and Repair and Other Maritime Manufacturing)
- Size Standard: 1300 employees
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Place of Performance: Contractor's facility, unless otherwise specified, with the vessel located at 900 Seaway Dr., Fort Pierce, FL 34949.
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes must be submitted electronically via email. Required submissions include a Cover Letter, Price Schedule, Past Performance Submission, and Technical Capability Submission. Quotes must remain firm for 90 calendar days. Evaluation will prioritize Technical Capability and Past Performance (combined, more important than price) over Price.
Key Dates
- Original Solicitation Posted: January 28, 2026
- Amendment Extending Due Date Posted: February 23, 2026
- Response Due: March 4, 2026, 11:30 AM EST
- Deadline for Questions: February 20, 2026 (Past)
- Deadline for Site Visits/Ship Checks: February 13, 2026 (Past)
Additional Notes
Funds are not presently available for this effort, and no award will be made until funds are secured. The solicitation incorporates numerous FAR and HSAR clauses by reference.