The solicitation 70Z08526QIBCT0018 is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for dry-dock repairs to the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter MARCUS HANNA (WLM 554) at its homeport in South Portland, ME. This is a total small business set-aside under NAICS Code 336611 – Ship Repair. The contract type will be a firm fixed-price Indefinite Delivery Requirement Contract. The performance period is from May 25, 2026, to August 3, 2026. Key dates include a January 20, 2026, deadline for questions and a January 25, 2026, deadline for quotations. The anticipated award date is March 26, 2026. The document details various FAR clauses, including those related to whistleblower rights, security prohibitions on foreign-made equipment (e.g., from Huawei, ZTE, Hikvision, and TikTok), and restrictions on business with certain countries like Iran and Sudan. It also outlines invoice payment instructions, contractor facility accessibility, inspection procedures, and the process for ordering additional work, including Condition Found Reports (CFRs) and Composite Labor Rates.
Attachment 4 outlines the process for offerors to submit questions regarding the USCGC MARCUS HANNA DOCKSIDE REPAIRS project, identified by USCG RFQ Number: 70Z08526QIBCT0018. All questions must be submitted in writing using the provided “Request for Clarification” form, with one question per form. Each form must include the offeror’s firm name and submittal date. Questions are to be sent via email only to Iran.N.Walker@uscg.mil and Jerrod.A.Gonzales@uscg.mil. The deadline for submitting requests is January 20, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST. An Amendment will be issued to provide answers to the submitted questions.
The United States Coast Guard (USCG) has established the Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests (OPAP) to fairly and efficiently resolve agency protest issues without litigation. Interested parties are encouraged to use this Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) forum instead of external options like the GAO. Concerns can be addressed informally with the Contracting Officer and then the Ombudsman, though this doesn't suspend contract performance or protest filing deadlines. For a formal agency protest, after attempting to resolve issues with the Contracting Officer, protesters can file with either the Contracting Officer or the Ombudsman. Formal protests suspend contract award or performance unless urgent reasons justify continuation. The USCG aims to resolve formal protests within 35 calendar days, provided the protester submits information detailed in FAR 33.103 and adheres to the timeliness requirements of FAR 33.103(e). Further information is available online, and an alternative point of contact is provided for the Surface Forces Logistics Center.
The document outlines a detailed pricing schedule for the USCGC MARCUS HANNA (WLM-175) DOCKSIDE AVAILABILITY FY2026, dated September 18, 2025. This schedule lists numerous definite and optional maintenance, inspection, and replacement tasks for the vessel. Key services include fire prevention requirements, inspection and testing of circuit breakers, cleaning of various vent ducts (laundry, engine, motor room, galley, pantry), and commercial cleaning of exhaust piping for the main diesel engine and ship service diesel generator. Additionally, the schedule covers the inspection and servicing of hydraulic and mechanical chain stoppers, winches, and capstans, as well as the disassembly and inspection of single-point davits and buoy cranes. Critical maintenance items also involve cleaning and inspecting grey water and sewage holding tanks, flushing associated piping, and preserving these tanks partially. The plan specifies replacing flame detectors, installing ATON tie-downs and point-of-use potable water filters, renewing various insulation, and replacing the buoy crane main winch and buoy deck scuttle. Preservation tasks include exterior exhaust stacks and 100% preservation of exterior decks. The schedule also accounts for providing tenting and an Independent NACE Inspector (Level 3). A composite labor rate is listed for optional items. The document concludes with sections for the total price of definite items, optional items, and the grand total of definite and optional items.
This document outlines the Fiscal Year 2026 dockside repair specifications for the USCGC MARCUS HANNA (WLM 554/175). It details 33 work items covering a wide range of maintenance tasks, including hydraulic system inspections and servicing (cargo hatch, chain stoppers, winches, buoy crane), engine and generator exhaust cleaning, ventilation duct cleaning, circuit breaker inspection and testing, hull fitting inspections, tank cleaning and preservation (grey water, sewage), exterior deck preservation, and replacements of flame detectors, ATON tie-downs, buoy crane main winch, insulation, buoy deck scuttle, and potable water filters. The document also specifies general requirements for contractors, focusing on fire prevention, environmental protection, preservation standards, and welding procedures. A consolidated list of government-furnished property for various work items and a schedule of critical inspection items are included, emphasizing early completion of these inspections. The principal characteristics of the 175' WLM Buoy Tender, including physical dimensions, machinery, and tank capacities, are provided.
The U.S. Coast Guard issued a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition to acquire specialized services for the buoy crane on the CGC MARCUS HANNA. The justification, based on the "Only One Source Reasonably Available" and "Brand Name" criteria, highlights Appleton Marine, Inc. as the sole proprietary owner of the technical data, software, and specialized tools required for inspecting, servicing, and replacing components of their SB230-42 crane model. Due to the obsolescence of the machinery and the Coast Guard's lack of proprietary information, an Appleton Marine authorized/licensed Technical Representative is deemed essential to ensure proper installation, alignment, calibration, and certification. The Coast Guard acknowledges the difficulty in obtaining future competition but will continue to seek access to the necessary technical data. Price determination methods will include market research, comparison with previous purchases, current price lists, and comparison to similar items.