This government Request for Quotations (RFQ) 70Z08026QPBPL0010, issued by the US Coast Guard, seeks proposals for commercial products and services, specifically drydock repairs for the USCGC HAMMERHEAD (WPB-87302). It is a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) set-aside. The solicitation details contract terms, conditions, and clauses, including those related to safeguarding contractor information systems, prohibitions on certain telecommunications equipment (Huawei, ZTE, etc.), and limitations on subcontracting. Key requirements include submitting a technical approach with a planning document, coatings certification, sewage/grey water cleaning procedures, watertight closure assessment qualifications, handling of mast interferences, welding certifications, dry dock certifications, and a fire safety plan. Offerors must provide a cover letter, price schedule, and past performance references. The deadline for questions and site visits is December 22, 2025, with offers due December 29, 2025. Funding is not yet available, and the Government reserves the right to cancel the solicitation.
The document outlines the pricing schedule and foreseeable cost worksheet for the USCGC HAMMERHEAD (WPB-87302) Drydock Availability FY2026. It details numerous definite work items, ranging from ultrasonic thickness measurements and hull preservation to engine realignment, propulsion shaft renewals, and tank cleaning. The schedule also includes items for renewing propellers, rudder assemblies, and various system components like HVAC ducting, seawater cooling piping, and critical coated surfaces. Additionally, there are provisions for upgrading the 24VDC distribution system and replacing the intrusion detection system and ship service diesel generator sets. The document also accounts for "Over and Above/Growth Work" with specified labor rates and material markups. The foreseeable cost worksheet provides a framework for contractors to calculate expenses related to transportation, per diem for crew and government personnel, cutter operational factors, family separation allowances, and crew home visits, with specific instructions and reference links for calculating these costs based on distance and duration of the drydock period.
The USCGC HAMMERHEAD (WPB 87302) Drydock Availability FY2026 specification outlines extensive drydock repairs and maintenance for the vessel. Developed by Tim O'Brien, the document details 40 work items, including ultrasonic thickness measurements, hull preservation, tank cleaning and inspection (dirty oil, oily water, MP fuel service, grey water, sewage), deck preservation, main engine/reduction gear realignment, propulsion shaft bearing renewal, propeller and rudder renewal, and various system upgrades and maintenance (electrical, ventilation, seawater, HVAC, 24VDC distribution, intrusion detection). The specification includes comprehensive lists of references, government-furnished property, and critical inspection items, alongside general requirements for environmental protection, preservation, and welding, emphasizing adherence to Coast Guard and federal standards. Key characteristics of the 87' WPB cutter, such as physical dimensions, machinery, and tank capacities, are also provided.