USCGC KINGFISHER (WPB-87332). DOCKSIDE
ID: 70Z08026QKINGFISHType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFUS COAST GUARDSFLC PROCUREMENT BRANCH 1(00080)NORFOLK, VA, 23510, USA

NAICS

Ship Building and Repairing (336611)

PSC

NON-NUCLEAR SHIP REPAIR (EAST) (J998)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/b66720e2260b4f51b475553a2468677f/view
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    The Department of Homeland Security, specifically the U.S. Coast Guard, is seeking information from potential contractors for dockside repairs to the USCGC KINGFISHER (WPB-87332) as part of a Sources Sought Notice. The procurement aims to identify contractors capable of providing the necessary materials, equipment, and personnel for a range of repair tasks, including maintenance of the main diesel engines, inspections, and preservation of surfaces, scheduled to take place at the vessel's homeport in Charleston, South Carolina, from November 4 to December 16, 2025. This opportunity is crucial for maintaining the operational readiness of the vessel and ensuring compliance with safety and performance standards. Interested contractors must submit their qualifications and intent to respond to future solicitations, and registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) is mandatory. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Michael Farris at Michael.R.Farris@uscg.mil or Jaime R. Smith at Jaime.R.Smith@uscg.mil.

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    The U.S. Coast Guard is issuing a Sources Sought Notice for dockside repairs to the USCGC KINGFISHER (WPB-87332) as part of market research to ascertain potential contractors. This notice, valid for preparing a future Request for Proposal, seeks information on contractors’ capabilities to provide necessary materials, equipment, and personnel for the repairs, which will take place at the vessel's homeport in Charleston, SC, from November 4 to December 16, 2025. The scope of work includes a variety of repair tasks, such as maintenance of the main diesel engines, inspections, cleaning of tanks and piping, and preservation of surfaces. Interested contractors must submit detailed information about their qualifications, business size, prior performance, and intent to respond to future solicitations. Registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) is mandatory. The Government is not obligated to take any action based on the responses and will use the information for evaluation and decision-making regarding future competition and contracting opportunities.
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