CGC WALNUT DRYDOCK REPAIRS
ID: 70Z08526QIBCT0026Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFUS COAST GUARDSFLC PROCUREMENT BRANCH 2(00085)ALAMEDA, CA, 94501, USA

NAICS

Ship Building and Repairing (336611)

PSC

NON-NUCLEAR SHIP REPAIR (EAST) (J998)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    Description

    The Department of Homeland Security, specifically the U.S. Coast Guard, is seeking qualified contractors for the CGC WALNUT Drydock Repairs, a total small business set-aside opportunity under NAICS Code 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing). The procurement involves extensive maintenance and repair tasks for the USCGC WALNUT (WLB-225A), including hull preservation, propulsion system overhauls, and various inspections, with an estimated project cost of $4,870,543.00. This contract is crucial for ensuring the operational readiness and longevity of the vessel, which plays a vital role in maritime safety and security. Interested parties must submit their quotes by January 7, 2026, with an anticipated award date of January 12, 2026; for further inquiries, contact Jayne Gluck at Jayne.Gluck@uscg.mil or Sandra A. Martinez at Sandra.A.Martinez@uscg.mil.

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    The government is soliciting quotes for the USCGC WALNUT (WLB 205) FY26 Drydock Availability, a total small business set-aside under NAICS Code 336611 (Ship Repair). This Request for Quotation (RFQ) will lead to an Indefinite Delivery Requirement Contract, with performance expected from January 27, 2026, to May 28, 2026. The contractor's facility will be the place of performance. Quotes are due by January 7, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST, with an anticipated award date of January 12, 2026. The solicitation includes clauses on contractor employee whistleblower rights, prohibitions on certain foreign-made technology and services (including TikTok, Kaspersky Lab products, and specific Chinese telecommunications equipment), and restrictions on business with sanctioned countries like Iran and Sudan. Detailed invoicing instructions and procedures for additional work (Condition Found Reports, Change Orders) are also provided, along with requirements for a composite labor rate for contract changes.
    This government file details a modification to a contract or order, likely an amendment to an existing agreement. The document outlines changes to specific items within the contract, identified by "item L" and "item P." The modification, issued pursuant to an authority that includes administrative changes, aims to reflect updated terms. The file includes sections for effective dates, requisition numbers, project numbers, and a description of the amendment, which involves a change to the contract/order number. It also includes sections for signatures and dates from both the signer and a contracting officer, indicating formal agreement to the revised terms. This supplementary agreement is entered into under the authority of "other" specified terms.
    The USCGC WALNUT (WLB-225A) DRYDOCK AVAILABILITY FY2026 Rev-1 document outlines a comprehensive pricing schedule for various maintenance and overhaul tasks for the cutter. The schedule details numerous
    The document is a pricing schedule for the USCGC WALNUT (WLB-225A) Drydock Availability in FY2026. It details numerous maintenance and repair items, encompassing hull preservation, propulsion system overhauls, appendage inspections, tank cleaning, and various component renewals and inspections. Key tasks include underwater body preservation, propulsion shaft removal and reinstallation, controllable pitch propeller maintenance, sea valve overhauls, rudder preservation and repair, thruster unit overhauls, anchor chain inspection, and cathodic protection system maintenance. The schedule also covers general shipboard systems like piping, heat exchangers, and insulation, as well as specific areas such as the buoy deck, machinery rooms, and pilot house. The document concludes with labor rate information, assumed G&A and profit factors, and a breakdown of labor categories and material/subcontracting costs, indicating a comprehensive drydocking project.
    This government estimate details the USCGC WALNUT (WLB-225A) Drydock Availability for FY2026, outlining a comprehensive list of maintenance, inspection, preservation, and overhaul tasks. The project, estimated at $4,870,543.00, includes essential hull plating inspections and preservation, underwater body maintenance, and significant propulsion system overhauls. Optional items encompass preserving the underwater body and appendages, overhauling the main reduction gear, and renewing rudder bearings. The estimate also covers various system renewals like sea valves, piping, and heat exchangers, alongside critical drydocking and temporary services. Created using historical pricing and accounting for factors like COVID-19 and inflation, this document serves as a detailed cost projection for the extensive drydocking of the USCGC WALNUT.
    This government file outlines a series of technical specifications and requirements, likely for a federal or state-level project, as indicated by the extensive list of drawings, diagrams, and operational details. The document appears to be a compilation of various engineering and system-specific plans, including structural closures, foundations, propulsion train installations, cooling systems, electrical diagrams, and piping systems. It also details control systems, alarm systems, and various components like dampers, ladders, and doors. The latter half of the document lists numerous documents, drawings, and publications, emphasizing the need for comprehensive documentation and adherence to specific standards. Overall, the file serves as a detailed technical blueprint, ensuring all components and systems meet prescribed governmental and engineering standards for design, installation, and operation.
    This government file outlines the process for Offerors to submit questions regarding a solicitation. Questions must be submitted in writing using the "Request for Clarification" form, with one question per form, and include the offeror's firm name. Submissions are to be sent via email to sandra.a.martinez@uscg.mil by December 30, 2025. The form requires details such as the Offeror's Name, Date, Question Number, CUTTER & HULL Number (CGC WALNUT), RFQ Number, Solicitation Section, Paragraph Number, Definite/Optional Item Number, and Question Title. This structured approach ensures all inquiries are formally documented and addressed by an Amendment to the solicitation, maintaining clarity and fairness in the procurement process.
    The "PAST PERFORMANCE INFORMATION FORM" (Attachment 3) is a standardized document used to gather critical information about an offeror's prior contract performance. This form requires details such as the offeror's name, contract or order number, customer reference information (name, address, point of contact, telephone, and email), total dollar value of the effort, period of performance with any extensions, and a detailed description of the work performed to demonstrate relevance to a current solicitation. Additionally, it mandates information on any subcontractors utilized, including their work description and annual dollar value of subcontracts. This form is essential for evaluating an offeror's experience and capability in the context of government RFPs, federal grants, and state/local RFPs.
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