USCGC MUSKINGUM - BARGE DRYDOCK REPAIRS
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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 a Sources Sought to identify interested and capable sources for Drydock Repairs for the USCGC MUSKINGUM (WLR 75402), a 75-foot River Buoy Tender, and the USCG 130 BARGE (13068). The anticipated period of performance is from July 14, 2026, to September 22, 2026, with work to be performed at the Contractor's Facility. Responses are due by February 13, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
This acquisition covers extensive dockside repairs for both vessels, including but not limited to:
- Hull & Structural: Inspection, ultrasonic testing, preservation (U/W body, freeboard), and renewal of various steel plating (10.2 lbs to 20.4 lbs), and repair of degraded welds.
- Propulsion & Appendages: Inspection, overhaul, reconditioning, and renewal of propulsion shafting, seals, bearings, and propellers. Leak testing and internal preservation of U/W appendages.
- Tanks & Piping: Cleaning, inspection, and preservation of MP fuel service, potable water, sewage holding, and ballast tanks. Cleaning, flushing, and renewal of grey water, sewage, fire main, engine keel cooler, and potable water piping.
- General Drydock & Preservation: Keel cooler cleaning and inspection, fathometer transducer maintenance, rudder assembly removal/inspection/reinstallation/preservation, overhaul of spuds, preservation of spud wells, and renewal of cathodic protection anodes.
- System Installations: Installation of bridge equipment emergency power system, compressed air supply to propulsion shaft seals, and renewal of electrical transformers.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Product Service Code: J998 (Non Nuclear Ship Repair)
- Anticipated Period of Performance: July 14, 2026 – September 22, 2026
- Place of Performance: Contractor's Facility
- Set-Aside: None specified (to be determined based on market research)
- Response Due: February 13, 2026, 4:00 PM EST
- Published: January 22, 2026
Response Requirements
Interested companies should submit replies via email to Ms. Sandra Martinez (Sandra.A.Martinez@uscg.mil) and Ms. Sandy Reed-Robinson (Sandy.M.Reed-Robinson@uscg.mil). Responses must include:
- Company Name, Address, and Unique Entity ID (UEI).
- Point of Contact, Phone number, and Email address.
- Business Size (e.g., Large, Small, 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSBC, WOSBC) applicable to NAICS Code 336611.
- A positive statement of intent to submit a bid as a prime contractor.
- Documentation verifying claimed small business certifications (e.g., 8(a) certificate, HUBZone certificate, SDVOSBC ownership documentation).
Additional Notes
This Sources Sought notice is for market research purposes. The Coast Guard will use responses to determine whether the requirement will be set aside or unrestricted before posting a combined synopsis/solicitation on SAM.gov.