USCGC NORTHLAND DS1 FY26
Overview
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PSC
Set Aside
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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 soliciting proposals for Dockside Repairs (DS1 FY26) for the USCGC NORTHLAND (WMEC 904), to be performed in Portsmouth, VA. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity for a Firm Fixed Price contract. Proposals are due March 20, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
This solicitation covers comprehensive dockside repairs and maintenance for the USCGC NORTHLAND. The detailed specifications outline numerous work items, including:
- Mechanical Systems: Renewal of flexible couplings, cleaning and inspection of heat exchangers, cleaning of exhaust piping, cleaning and flushing of chill water and heat systems, inspection and repair of fin stabilizers, renewal of pumps (sewage, EDG raw water), and various valve and piping system repairs.
- Structural/Hull: Renewal of deck plating in specific areas (Bosn's Workshop, Focsle, Auxiliary Machinery Space 1).
- Ancillary Services: Provision of temporary heating and cooling services. An amendment clarified details for Work Item 20 regarding the cofferdam location around frame 193 sea chest connection.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (Combined Synopsis/Solicitation - Request for Quotations).
- Period of Performance: August 3, 2026 – September 27, 2026.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (NAICS Code: 336611, Size Standard: 1300 employees).
- Proposal Due: March 20, 2026, 4:00 PM EST.
- Last Day for Questions: March 12, 2026.
- Last Day to Request Drawings: March 5, 2026.
- Site Visit Deadline: Not later than March 10, 2026 (urged and expected).
- Solicitation Published: February 23, 2026.
Submission Requirements
Offerors must submit quotes via email to the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist. Required submissions include:
- Technical Capability (max 25 pages): Covering Technical Approach, Quality Control, Temporary Services, Coating Plan, Subcontract Plan, System Flushing and Cleaning Plan, Heat Exchanger Cleaning and Testing Plan, and Welding Documentation.
- Experience (max 5 pages): Demonstrating corporate experience within the past three years on DOD or USCG vessels.
- Past Performance (max 3 pages): Up to three recent and relevant contracts or efforts within the last three years.
- Price Schedule: Completion of Attachment 1 (Excel document), including unit prices, extended prices, and rates for potential over and above/growth work. Quotes must be valid for at least 90 calendar days.
Evaluation
Award will be based on a best value determination, where Technical Capability, Experience, and Past Performance are collectively more important than price. Price remains a significant factor, and in cases of substantial equality in non-price factors, price may become the controlling factor.
Additional Notes
Offerors must have an active Federal Government contracts registration in SAM.gov. A 10% withholding of the total contract price will occur until all deliverables are received and accepted.