USCGC THUNDER BAY MDE VERTICAL DRIVE REPAIR

This Statement of Work outlines the repair of the MDE Vertical Drive on the CGC THUNDER BAY (OPFAC: 17508) located in Rockland, MN. The project involves disassembling components to replace the lower vertical drive assembly bearing. The contractor is responsible for providing all necessary parts, including a vertical shaft, capscrews, a pinion roller bearing, and a spherical bearing. Any discrepancies found that do not incur additional costs should be corrected, while those causing extra costs must be approved by the customer. The period of performance is from December 10 to December 31, 2025. The point of contact for this project is ENG4 Shawn Hansen, Engineer Officer at CGC THUNDER BAY.

The United States Coast Guard Surface Force Logistics Center has issued a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ #70Z08526Q260001410) for commercial items/services to repair the MDE Vertical Drive on the USCGC THUNDER BAY in Rockland, MN. This is a small business set-aside with a NAICS Code of 336611 and a small business size standard of 1250. The contractor will provide specific parts and labor to disassemble, remove, and renew the lower vertical drive bearing assembly. The contract will be firm-fixed-price using simplified acquisition procedures. Quotations are due by December 10, 2025, at 0800 Pacific Time. The Period of Performance is from December 10, 2025, to December 31, 2025.

The Department of Homeland Security, United States Coast Guard Surface Forces Logistics Center (USCG SFLC), intends to award a Sole Source Firm Fixed Price Contract to FAIRBANKS MORSE, LLC, for the vertical drive of the CGC THUNDER BAY. This procurement follows Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12 and 13 procedures, specifically FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), which permits soliciting from a single source. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 336611 for Ship Building and Repairing, and the Product of Service Code is J020. This is not a small business set-aside. This notice serves as an intent only, not a solicitation. No competitive proposals are being requested, and no award will be made based on unsolicited offers. However, interested parties capable of providing compelling evidence that competition would benefit the Government may submit an offer or quotation via email to Ms. Oneal at donna.j.oneal@uscg.mil by 8:00 AM Pacific Time on December 9, 2025. The Government retains sole discretion in deciding whether to pursue competitive procurement.

The Statement of Work outlines a repair project for the CGC THUNDER BAY, specifically addressing the MDE Vertical Drive repair at Rockland, MN (OPFAC: 17508). The core task involves disassembling components to replace the lower vertical drive assembly bearing. The contractor is responsible for providing all necessary parts, including a vertical shaft, capscrews, a pinion roller bearing, and a spherical bearing. Any discrepancies found during the repair that do not incur additional costs should be corrected, while those requiring extra cost must be routed through the customer for approval. The period of performance for this work is from December 10, 2025, to December 31, 2025. The point of contact for this project is ENG4 Shawn Hansen, Engineer Officer at CGC THUNDER BAY.