USCGC WAESCHE FQ3 FY26 Dock Side (DS)
Overview
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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 for the USCGC WAESCHE (WMSL-751), a 418-foot National Security Cutter, in Alameda, CA. This requirement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and seeks a contractor to provide all necessary labor, services, supplies, and equipment. Proposals are due by January 30, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will perform comprehensive dockside repairs and maintenance, including but not limited to:
- Cleaning and inspection of various tanks (Aviation Fuel Service, MP Fuel Stowage/Overflow, MP Fuel Service, Ballast, Grey Water Holding, Sewage Holding).
- Partial preservation of tanks (30%).
- Cleaning, flushing, and repair of sewage piping.
- Inspection and testing of Talon Grid (Type 18-08) and Fire Detection System.
- Providing tenting for the Fore Deck.
- Renewal of Deck Covering (Slip-Resistant and Polymeric), and repair/seal of Polymeric Deck Covering.
- Full preservation of Decks.
- Modification of the Dry Provision Storeroom.
- Providing fire prevention and temporary services.
Contract Details
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Firm Fixed Price)
- Period of Performance: June 1, 2026 – July 27, 2026
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), Size Standard: 1300 employees
- Place of Performance: USCGC WAESCHE at its homeport in Alameda, CA
Key Requirements & Instructions
- Offerors must submit a planning document (e.g., Gantt Chart) detailing the period of performance, sub-task due dates, critical paths, and float.
- Welding certifications and qualifications are required for applicable work items.
- Demonstrate technical capability, including project management, risk mitigation, and surge capacity.
- Provide past performance information on contracts of similar scope and complexity.
- Facility Access: Mandatory RAPIDGate credentials for all personnel (including subcontractors/suppliers) accessing the base. Registration must begin at least 45 days before on-site work. Personnel lists are required 30 days prior.
- Ship Check: Bidders are strongly urged to visit the cutter for inspection prior to submission. Instructions for scheduling are provided in Attachment G.
- Work Hours: General work is Monday-Saturday, 0700-1500. Hot work is 0800-1530. Requests for work outside these hours require advance notice.
- Pricing: Bidders must use Attachment B, the Pricing Schedule, to provide proposed costs.
- Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA): An NDA (Attachment E) may be required for access to sensitive information.
Evaluation
Award will be based on a best-value trade-off process, with Technical Capability and Past Performance being significantly more important than Price.
Amendments
Amendment A002 was issued on January 27, 2026, and is attached to this requirement. It incorporates questions and answers received in response to Amendment 0001, and a revised Specification file has been added.