USCGC VENTUROUS DS FY26
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) is conducting a Sources Sought Notice (SSN) to identify qualified sources for dockside repairs to the USCGC VENTUROUS (WMEC 625), a 210-foot Medium Endurance Cutter. The work will be performed at the cutter's homeport in St. Petersburg, FL. Responses are due by February 2, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for comprehensive dockside repairs, including but not limited to:
- Hull plating and underwater body preservation and testing
- Propulsion shafting inspection, removal, reinstallation, and alignment
- Controllable Pitch Propeller (CPP) system cleaning, inspection, and repair/renewal
- Overhaul or renewal of sea valves, sea strainers, and rudder assemblies
- Preservation of various tanks and superstructure
- Renewal of cathodic protection (zinc anodes)
- Drydock services and temporary services for the cutter
- Renewal of structural components such as transverse frames, mast foundation, sewage system piping, superstructure plating, auxiliary machinery space stringers, steering gear room stringers, and sea chest plating.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- NAICS Code: 336611, Ship Building and Repairing (Size Standard: 1,300 employees)
- Anticipated Period of Performance: 69 calendar days, from August 24, 2026, to November 1, 2026.
- Set-Aside: The metadata indicates a Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5), though the final set-aside decision will be based on this market research.
- Response Due: Monday, February 2, 2026, by 4:00 PM EST
- Published: January 16, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested companies should submit the following via email to Kimberly.y.burtwell@uscg.mil:
- Company Name, Address, Unique Entity ID, Point of Contact, and Phone Number.
- Business size applicable to NAICS 336611 (e.g., 8(a), HubZone, SDVOSBC, WOSBC, Small Business, Large Business) with supporting documentation for certifications.
- A statement confirming intent to submit a proposal as a prime contractor if a solicitation is issued.
- Past performance information for similar work, including contract numbers, project titles, dollar amounts, and points of contact. Joint ventures should provide joint past performance if available.
Additional Notes
This is a market research notice only and does not constitute a Request for Proposal or a commitment to award a contract. The Government will not pay for information provided. Failure to respond may impact consideration for future solicitations. Respondents are advised to monitor SAM.gov for any subsequent solicitations.