DRYDOCK: USCGC SEA LION DD FY26
ID: 70Z08026QPBPL0004Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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 (WEST) (J999)

Set Aside

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

    The Department of Homeland Security, specifically the U.S. Coast Guard, is seeking qualified contractors for a ship repair contract for the USCGC SEA LION, focusing on dry dock maintenance scheduled for fiscal year 2026. The contract encompasses a range of maintenance tasks, including hull plating, underwater body inspections, and various mechanical and electrical system upgrades, to ensure the vessel's operational readiness. This procurement is particularly significant as it supports the ongoing maintenance of critical Coast Guard assets, ensuring safety and efficiency in maritime operations. Interested small businesses, particularly those that are women-owned, must submit their offers by the extended deadline outlined in Amendment 0001, with the performance period set from March 17, 2026, to May 19, 2026. For further inquiries, potential bidders can contact Torrie Jones at Torrie.M.Jones@uscg.mil or Jaime R. Smith at Jaime.R.Smith@uscg.mil.

    Files
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    This government solicitation, 70Z08026QPBPL0004, is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for commercial services for the CGC SEA LION FY26 DD contract, with a performance period from March 17, 2026, to May 19, 2026. The acquisition is set aside for Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB) and has a NAICS code of 336611 with a size standard of 1300 employees. The contractor must provide a facility accessible from a navigable waterway with specific depth and height clearances. Key provisions include electronic submission of payment requests via IPP, basic safeguarding of covered contractor information systems, and various FAR clauses implementing statutes and executive orders. The document also outlines detailed procedures for handling "Growth Work" (Change Requests and Additional Item Requirements) in ship repair, including pricing, labor rates, and approval processes, and mandates specific insurance coverages before performance begins.
    Amendment 0001 to Solicitation 70Z08026QPBPL0004 for USCGC SEA LION DD Repairs updates the original solicitation. Issued by Commander, USCG-SFLC-CPD 1, this amendment extends the deadline for offers and includes a revised Attachment 1-Schedule of Services USCGC SEA LION DD Repairs REV1. Offerors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment by completing items 8 and 15 of the Standard Form 30 (SF-30), acknowledging it on their offer, or sending a separate communication referencing the solicitation and amendment numbers. Failure to acknowledge receipt by the specified time may lead to rejection of the offer. All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged.
    The document outlines a comprehensive drydock availability for the USCGC SEA LION (WPB-87352) in FY2026, detailing a wide range of definite and optional maintenance, preservation, and renewal tasks. Key items include hull plating and superstructure preservation, ultrasonic testing, tank cleaning, engine renewal, propulsion shaft and bearing replacements, electrical system inspections, and various system upgrades and modifications such as the 24VDC distribution system and ventilation. The file also includes a detailed pricing schedule for these items and a foreseeable cost worksheet for contractors to calculate expenses related to transportation, per diem for crew and personnel, cutter operational factors, family separation allowances, and crew transportation for home visits, emphasizing compliance with federal travel regulations and rates.
    The document outlines a pricing schedule and foreseeable cost worksheet for the USCGC SEA LION (WPB-87) Drydock Availability in FY2026. It details numerous definite and optional items for maintenance and renewal, including hull preservation, tank cleaning, engine renewal, shaft bearing replacement, propulsion system overhauls, electrical system inspections, and various other repairs and upgrades. The pricing schedule lists individual items with placeholders for unit prices, quantities, and extended prices. The foreseeable cost worksheet requires the contractor to input estimated costs for transportation (air and car), per diem for crew, Port Engineer, and Contracting Officer, cutter operation factors, family separation allowances, and crew transportation for home visits, all based on specific GSA rates and distance factors. This comprehensive document serves as a Request for Proposal (RFP) for contractors to submit their bids for the drydock availability, encompassing both direct work items and associated logistical costs.
    The USCGC SEA LION (WPB 87352) will undergo drydock repairs in FY2026, as detailed in this specification developed by James E Beechey. The project encompasses 42 work items, including extensive hull preservation, ultrasonic testing, tank cleaning and inspection, and preservation of exterior decks and superstructure. Critical mechanical repairs involve renewing the main diesel engine, propulsion shafts, propellers, rudder assemblies, and various bearings. Electrical system upgrades include a thermographic inspection and a 24VDC distribution system upgrade. Other modifications cover ventilation systems, fire main bleed lines, and interior deck coverings. The document outlines general requirements, a consolidated list of references, government-furnished property, and critical inspection items, emphasizing adherence to Coast Guard Standard Specifications for safety, preservation, welding, and environmental protection.
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