USCGC OLIVER HENRY and USCGC MYRTLE HAZARD DOCKSIDE 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 (USCG), under the Department of Homeland Security, has issued a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ) for dockside repairs for two Sentinel-class Fast Response Cutters: USCGC OLIVER HENRY (WPC-1140) and USCGC MYRTLE HAZARD (WPC-1139). This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity requires comprehensive maintenance and repair services to ensure operational readiness. Quotes are due March 20, 2026, at 12:00 PM local time (Santa Rita, GU).
Scope of Work
The requirement covers specific dockside repairs for both vessels, including:
- Main Diesel Engine (MDE) 8000-Hour Maintenance (QL3): Performing MTU 6000-hour (QL3) maintenance on MDEs, requiring QL3 certified technicians. Tasks involve engine disassembly, inspection, overhaul/renewal of components (e.g., starters, oil coolers, pumps, cylinder heads, turbochargers, fuel injectors), fluid changes, and sea trials. Condition Found Reports (CFRs) are required for discrepancies.
- Underwater (U/W) Body Cleaning and Inspection, Zinc Anode Renewal: Cleaning the vessel's U/W body and renewing Government-furnished bolt-on zinc anodes while moored pier side. This includes video recording before and after cleaning, and adherence to specific cleaning methods to prevent coating damage. General requirements reference SFLC Standard Specifications for preservation, quality control, welding, and environmental protection. The contract type is Firm Fixed Price.
Contract Details & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (100%)
- NAICS Code: 336611 (Shipbuilding and Repairing Commercial and Military Watercraft)
- Size Standard: 1300 employees
- Place of Performance: Santa Rita, Guam
- Period of Performance:
- USCGC OLIVER HENRY: April 20, 2026, to June 15, 2026
- USCGC MYRTLE HAZARD: June 15, 2026, to August 10, 2026
- Quote Due Date: March 20, 2026, at 12:00 PM local time
- Last Day for Questions: March 13, 2026
- Site Visits/Ship Checks: Urged to be completed by March 13, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes must be submitted via email to the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist. Submissions must include a Cover Letter, Price Schedule, Past Performance documentation, and Technical Capability documentation. Offerors must hold prices firm for 90 calendar days. Evaluation will prioritize Technical Capability and Past Performance, which are significantly more important than Price. The Government intends to award without exchanges, so initial quotes should contain the best terms. Bidders should utilize the provided Schedule of Services (SOS) spreadsheets for both vessels to understand the expected pricing structure, including definite items and "Open and Inspect Repairs" with labor rates and material markups.
Important Notes
Funds are not presently available for this effort, and no award will be made until funds are secured. Contractors are strongly encouraged to inspect the site where services are to be performed.