USCGC ALERT Drydock Repairs FY2026
ID: 70Z08026QMECP0003Type: Solicitation
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Buyer

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFUS COAST GUARDSFLC PROCUREMENT BRANCH 1(00080)NORFOLK, VA, 23510, USA

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Ship Building and Repairing (336611)

PSC

NON-NUCLEAR SHIP REPAIR (EAST) (J998)
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    Description

    The Department of Homeland Security, specifically the U.S. Coast Guard, is seeking contractors for the drydock repairs of the USCGC ALERT (WMEC-630) scheduled for Fiscal Year 2026. The procurement involves extensive maintenance and repair tasks, including hull preservation, propulsion system overhauls, and various structural and piping renewals, with a performance period from February 16, 2026, to April 26, 2026. These repairs are crucial for maintaining the vessel's operational readiness and structural integrity, ensuring compliance with Coast Guard standards. Interested parties should direct inquiries to Contract Specialists Matthew R. Stansberry and Chelsea Clark via their provided emails, and note that the closing date for offers has been extended to December 10, 2025.

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    This amendment updates the Schedule of Prices for CGC ALERT FY26 DDL and includes a Q&A section to clarify vendor questions. The closing date for offers has been extended from December 3, 2025, to December 10, 2025. Offerors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment by completing items 8 and 15 and returning copies, acknowledging on each offer copy, or sending a separate letter/electronic communication referencing the solicitation and amendment numbers. Failure to acknowledge receipt by the specified date may lead to rejection of the offer. Changes to previously submitted offers must also reference the solicitation and amendment and be received before the new closing date.
    This government solicitation (Standard Form 1449) is a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB) for commercial products and services, specifically for the USCGC ALERT FY26 DD. The contract is a Firm Fixed Price type with a performance period from February 16, 2026, to April 26, 2026. Key aspects include detailed clauses for changes in ship repair, required insurance (Ship Repairer's Liability, Comprehensive General Liability, Longshoremen's and Harbor Worker's Act, and State Workmen's Compensation), and a comprehensive schedule of work submission. It outlines procedures for
    This document addresses 17 questions seeking clarification on specifications for various work items within a government solicitation, likely an RFP. Key clarifications include material choices for void plugs (monel or stainless steel are acceptable) and bearing fasteners (monel or type 316 stainless steel). The document also clarifies requirements for fathometer transducers, CPP system components (referencing the GFE table and Coast Guard drawings), rudder assembly plugs (monel), and zinc anode hardware (100% replacement). Guidance is provided for obtaining plating dimensions for 02 Deck Plating and the correct Technical Publication for Main Reduction Gear Ancillary Components. Page limits for technical submissions are clarified, excluding specific documents. Further clarifications address missing references, shaft straightening and insulation pricing (individually per shaft), sleeve machining, and the acceptance of sister vessel calculations for dry-docking capability. Finally, the document specifies that an updated pricing sheet with government formulas is available.
    The provided document is a pricing schedule for the USCGC ALERT (WMEC-210B) Drydock Availability FY2026, outlining definite and optional work items for the vessel. The schedule details various maintenance and repair tasks, including hull plating preservation and testing, appendage preservation, propulsion shaft inspection and renewal, propeller maintenance, and renewal of various ship components like sea valves, transducers, and piping. Key definite items involve extensive work on the hull, propulsion system, and essential ship infrastructure. Optional items provide flexibility for additional work such as propulsion shaft coating renewal and CPP hub inspection. The document also includes sections for composite labor rates, travel, per diem, and laydays. Additionally, it specifies
    The document is a pricing schedule for the USCGC ALERT (WMEC-210B) Drydock Availability in Fiscal Year 2026, identified by project number 70Z08026QMECP0003. It outlines a comprehensive list of definite and optional maintenance and repair items for the vessel, including hull preservation, propulsion system overhaul, appendage preservation, and various structural and piping renewals. Key tasks involve ultrasonic testing of hull plating, preservation of the underwater body and freeboard, inspection and renewal of propulsion shafting and propellers, and overhaul of sea valves and strainers. The schedule also details the renewal of cathodic protection anodes, drydock services, and temporary services for the cutter. Additionally, it includes provisions for over and above/growth work with specified labor rates and material markup/handling fees for evaluating pricing throughout the contract.
    The USCGC ALERT (WMEC 630) is slated for drydock repairs in FY2026, as detailed in this specification. The document outlines 38 work items covering hull plating, propulsion systems, rudder assembly, and various structural and piping renewals. Key tasks include extensive ultrasonic testing of the hull, 100% preservation of underwater body surfaces, inspection and overhaul of controllable pitch propellers, and renewal of propulsion shaft components and sea valves. The project emphasizes adherence to Coast Guard and SFLC Standard Specifications, with strict requirements for quality assurance, environmental protection, and contractor certifications. Critical inspection items are identified for early completion, and the government will furnish specific equipment like propeller shafts and hub assemblies. This comprehensive repair plan aims to ensure the vessel's structural integrity and operational readiness.
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