USCGC NORTHLAND DS1 FY26

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides clarification regarding a specific work item in Amendment 70Z08026QMECP001300001.

• Work Item 20 (Cofferdam Location): The cofferdam, if required, will be located around frame 193 sea chest connection. The pump is situated in the JP-5 pump room 4-186-0-J. CG Drawing 901-256-002 (section 13) indicates the location of the pump and sea connection.

This Q&A clarifies a detail related to work item 20, which may affect bidder understanding of the scope and requirements for that specific item.

Amendment / Modification

• This amendment provides clarification to an offeror's question.

• The closing date for solicitation 70Z08026QMECP0013 remains unchanged: Friday, March 20, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST.

• All other terms and conditions of the solicitation remain unchanged.

• The amendment addresses a specific offeror question, but no specific sections of the original solicitation are listed as changed or replaced.

• Proposal deadlines are not affected by this amendment.

Specification / Statement of Work

This document outlines the specifications for dockside repairs for the USCGC NORTHLAND (WMEC 904) during FY2026. It details various work items required for the vessel's maintenance and repair.

The specification is divided into numerous work items, each detailing specific repair or maintenance tasks. These include, but are not limited to:

• Mechanical Systems:

  • Renewing flexible couplings and associated hoses for main diesel engines, ship service diesel generators, and emergency diesel generators.
  • Cleaning, inspecting, and hydro-testing seawater heat exchangers.
  • Cleaning Main Diesel Engine (MDE) and Ship Service Diesel Generator (SSDG) exhaust piping.
  • Cleaning and inspecting lube oil heat exchangers.
  • Cleaning and flushing the chill water and heat system.
  • Cleaning and inspecting potable water pneumatic tanks and hot water accumulator tanks.
  • Cleaning, inspecting, hydro-testing, and lifting compressed air receivers and system valves.
  • Inspecting and repairing fin stabilizers.
  • Renewing Appleton FB 20-21 Single Point Davit (SPD).
  • Renewing sewage discharge and transfer pumps.
  • Cleaning and inspecting grey water holding tanks.
  • Preserving grey water holding tanks (partial - OPTION ITEM).
  • Cleaning and flushing sewage piping.
  • Preserving sewage holding tanks (partial).
  • Inspecting and testing padeyes.
  • Providing temporary heating and cooling services.
  • Replacing the Emergency Diesel Generator (EDG) raw water pump.
  • Renewing deck plating in the Bosn's Workshop and Focsle, and Auxiliary Machinery Space 1.
  • Renewing Auxiliary Sea Water System valves.
  • Renewing air compressor system piping.

• Structural/Hull:

  • Renewing deck plating in specific areas.

• Ancillary Services:

  • Temporary services, heating, and cooling.

• The document is Revision 0, dated 27 October 2025.

• It references numerous Coast Guard drawings, technical publications, and industry standards.

• Specific requirements for inspections, testing, and reporting (e.g., CFR submissions) are detailed within each work item.

• Not specified in this document.

• A consolidated list of Government-furnished property is included, detailing items the government will provide.

• A consolidated list of critical inspection items is also provided.

• The document includes principal characteristics of the USCGC NORTHLAND (WMEC-270A).

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a pricing schedule for the USCGC NORTHLAND (WMEC-270A) Dockside Availability FY2026. It outlines specific line items for services and materials required for the availability, along with associated units, quantities, and pricing fields for bidders to complete.

• Service/Item Descriptions: Details specific maintenance and repair tasks, such as "Flexible Couplings, Renew," "Seawater Heat Exchangers, Clean, Inspect And Hydro," and "Deck Plating (Bosn’s Workshop and Focsle), Renew."
• Units: Primarily "JOB" for most tasks, with "Hour" for labor rates and "Day" for laydays.
• Pricing Fields: Includes "UNIT PRICE," "UNIT," "QTY," and "EXTENDED PRICE" for definite and option items.
• Over and Above/Growth Work: Sections for "Over and Above/Growth Labor Rate" and "Over and Above/Growth Material Markup/Handling Fee" are provided for potential contract modifications. Bidders are instructed to fill in highlighted sections.
• Laydays: A quantity of 5 "Day" is specified for laydays.

This pricing schedule is critical for bidders to understand the scope of work and to prepare their price proposals. Bidders must accurately fill in the unit prices and extended prices for each line item, as well as the specified labor rates and material markup for potential growth work. The "Laydays" section indicates a specific duration requirement. This document directly impacts the cost proposal and evaluation of the opportunity.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, issued as a Request for Quotations (RFQ) under solicitation number 70Z08026QMECP0013. It is prepared in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Class Deviation 25-21, Rev 1 subpart 12. The government is procuring services for the USCGC NORTHLAND, with the place of performance in Portsmouth, VA. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation, and a written solicitation will not be issued.

• The solicitation is for "CGC NORTHLAND FY26 DS1.Dates: 03AUG-27SEP 2026".

• Services and locations pricing details are provided in Attachment II.

• Specific technical requirements include:

  • Technical Capability Submission (25 pages max): Technical Approach, Quality Control, Temporary Services, Coating Plan, Subcontract Plan, System Flushing and Cleaning Plan, Heat Exchanger Cleaning and Testing Plan, Welding Documentation.
  • Experience (5 pages max): Corporate experience within the past three years on DOD or USCG vessels.
  • Past Performance Submission (3 pages max): Up to three recent and relevant contracts or efforts within the last three years.
  • Price Schedule: Complete Attachment 1.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: August 3, 2026, to September 27, 2026.

• Payment will be made via the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).

• 10% of the total contract price will be withheld until all deliverables are received and accepted.

• Quotes must be submitted via email to the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist.

• The last day for questions is March 12, 2026.

• The last day to request drawings is March 5, 2026.

• Quotes must be valid for at least 90 calendar days from the receipt date.

• Evaluation will be based on Technical Capability, Experience, and Past Performance, which are collectively more important than price. Price is a significant factor, and in cases of substantial equality in non-price factors, price may become the controlling factor.

• A site visit is urged and expected, with the deadline for scheduling NLT March 10, 2026.

• The acquisition is set aside for Small Business (100%).

• NAICS Code: 336611 (Shipbuilding and Repair Units).

• Size Standard: 1300 employees.

• Entities are not required to update their entity registration to remove representations in SAM.

• Offerors must have an active Federal Government contracts registration in SAM.

• Specific FAR and HSAR clauses are incorporated by reference and full text, covering various aspects like contract terms, labor standards, payment, and reporting requirements.