SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE - BLUESHARK DD FY-25
ID: 70Z08025QBLSHARKDDType: 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)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    The Department of Homeland Security, specifically the U.S. Coast Guard, has issued a Sources Sought Notice for potential vendors to provide dry dock repairs on the USCG Cutter BLUESHARK (WPB 87360) for fiscal year 2025. The procurement aims to identify contractors capable of executing a range of repair tasks, including hull plating, tank inspections, and mechanical alignments, encompassing a total of 45 distinct work items over a repair period of 64 days, from September 2, 2025, to November 4, 2025. This opportunity is crucial for maintaining the operational readiness of the cutter and ensuring the longevity of its service capabilities. Interested vendors must submit their qualifications, including business size under NAICS Code 336611 and relevant past performance, by February 11, 2025. For further inquiries, vendors can contact Kurt Hoyer at kurt.e.hoyer@uscg.mil or Jaime R. Smith at Jaime.R.Smith@uscg.mil.

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    The U.S. Coast Guard issued a Sources Sought Notice to identify potential vendors for dry dock repairs on the USCG Cutter BLUESHARK (WPB 87360) for FY25. The primary purpose of this notice is to conduct market research to assess the availability of contractors capable of fulfilling the repair requirements and to ascertain the existence of suitable commercial items or services. The anticipated work includes comprehensive tasks such as hull plating, tank inspections, preservation of various components, and mechanical alignments, with a total of 45 distinct work items. The repair period is expected to last 64 days, starting on September 2, 2025, and concluding on November 4, 2025. Companies interested in participating must submit information demonstrating their capability, business size under the applicable NAICS Code (336611, Ship Building and Repairing), and past performance related to similar projects by February 11, 2025. This notice serves solely for market research purposes, with no obligation for further action from the government. Interested vendors are encouraged to monitor federal procurement portals for future solicitation opportunities.
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