USCGC SAILFISH (WPB-87356) DRYDOCK REPAIRS
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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 US Coast Guard, under the Department of Homeland Security, is soliciting proposals for Firm Fixed-Price drydock repairs for the USCGC SAILFISH (WPB-87356). This opportunity is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation set aside for Total Small Business and will be performed in Virginia Beach, VA. Proposals are due by February 19, 2026, at 3:00 PM local time.
Scope of Work
This requirement involves comprehensive drydock repairs for the USCGC SAILFISH (WPB-87356) for Fiscal Year 2026. The detailed specifications, outlined in "Attachment 2 - Specification.pdf," include 41 distinct work items. Key areas of work encompass:
- Hull: Plating inspections, ultrasonic testing, thickness measurements, and preservation.
- Tanks: Cleaning and inspection of dirty oil, oily water, and MP fuel service tanks.
- Exterior: Preservation of the main deck and superstructure.
- Machinery & Shafts: Maintenance of propulsion shafts, bearings, and alignment.
- Electrical Systems: Thermographic inspection.
- Various Systems: Maintenance of sea water, HVAC, sewage, and grey water piping.
- Components: Preservation of underwater body, freeboard, mast, rudder assemblies, stern door, joiner doors, interior deck covering, and cathodic protection.
- Renewals: Specific component renewals including fathometer transducer, speed log skin valve, propellers, intermediate and aft bearing carriers, and stern tube interior surfaces.
- Support: Drydocking and sea trial support.
Contractors must provide a facility accessible from a navigable waterway capable of accommodating the vessel's specific draft and height clearance requirements. Technical requirements include planning documents, coatings certification, sewage/grey water system cleaning, handling mast interferences, welding certifications, and fire safety plans.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Period of Performance: June 16, 2026, to September 15, 2026
- Set-Aside: 100% Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 336611 (Shipbuilding and Repair and Main Engine Manufacturing)
- Size Standard: 1300 employees
- Estimated Value: Funds are not presently available; award is contingent upon fund availability.
Submission & Evaluation
- Offers Due: February 19, 2026, at 3:00 PM local time.
- Submission Method: Quotes must be submitted via email to the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist.
- Required Documents: Quotes must include a Cover Letter, Price Schedule, Past Performance, and Technical Capability submissions.
- Evaluation Factors: Technical Capability, Past Performance, and Price. Technical Capability and Past Performance are significantly more important than price.
- Key Dates: The last day to request drawings and submit questions is February 12, 2026. A site visit is strongly urged and expected.
Additional Notes
The solicitation incorporates numerous FAR and HSAR clauses by reference. Offerors are required to search SAM for FASCSA orders and other relevant lists. Primary contact is Maryjean Falkenstein (maryjean.e.falkenstein@uscg.mil, 2068155893).