USCGC ESCANABA Dockside Repairs FY2026
ID: 70Z08026QMECP0005Type: 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 (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, is seeking qualified small businesses to perform dockside repairs on the USCGC ESCANABA (WMEC-907) for fiscal year 2026. The scope of work includes structural, electrical, and coating preservation tasks, with specific requirements for cleaning, inspecting, and overhauling various ship components, as well as adherence to Coast Guard standards and federal acquisition regulations. This contract is critical for maintaining the operational readiness of the vessel and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards. Proposals are due by January 13, 2026, and interested parties should contact Chelsea Clark at Chelsea.Clark@uscg.mil or Kaity George at kaity.george@uscg.mil for further details.

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    This government solicitation, 70Z08026QMECP0005, is an RFP for the U.S. Coast Guard's CGC ESCANABA FY26 DS2 POP dockside repairs in Portsmouth, VA, with an offer due date of January 13, 2026. This is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 336611. The scope includes structural, electrical, and coating preservation work, with options for increased quantity. Contractors must provide a detailed technical proposal, past performance references, and a price schedule. Key requirements include a COVID-19 Prevention and Response Plan, specific insurance coverages (Ship Repairer's Liability, Comprehensive General Liability, Longshoremen's and Harbor Worker's Act, Worker's Compensation), and adherence to strict procedures for additional 'growth work' with detailed labor rates and material breakdowns. The evaluation prioritizes technical capability, experience, and past performance over price, with a strong emphasis on compliance with federal acquisition regulations and specific Coast Guard standards, including prohibitions on Kaspersky Lab and certain Chinese telecommunications equipment.
    The document outlines the pricing schedule for the USCGC ESCANABA (WMEC-270B) Dockside Availability FY2026, detailing various maintenance and repair tasks. The schedule includes definite items such as cleaning and inspecting tanks and lockers, overhauling machinery like the anchor windlass and warping capstan, and renewing exhaust piping and ventilation ducting. Optional items cover partial preservation of ballast, fuel service, and potable water tanks. The document also specifies pricing for over and above/growth work, including labor rates and material markup/handling fees, which are used for evaluating contract modifications if additional work is needed. This comprehensive schedule provides a framework for the vessel's maintenance and upgrade operations.
    This document outlines the FY2026 dockside repair specifications for the USCGC ESCANABA (WMEC 907), developed by the MEPL SES Section. It details general requirements and 27 specific work items for cleaning, inspecting, repairing, preserving, and overhauling various ship components. Key tasks include cleaning and inspecting chain lockers, fuel and water tanks, and dirty oil and waste tanks; strain gauge alignment for propulsion shafting; commercial cleaning of vent ducts; inspecting and servicing the commissary hoist; inspecting and repairing anchor chains; overhauling the anchor windlass and warping capstan; and renewing exhaust piping, ventilation ducting, and engine room fan controllers. Optional preservation tasks for several tanks are also listed. The document emphasizes adherence to Coast Guard drawings, technical publications, and standard specifications, including detailed requirements for preservation, welding, environmental protection, and quality assurance inspections. Critical inspection items include the commissary hoist, anchor chains, anchor windlass, and warping capstan, which must be completed within the first 25% of the contract period. Government-furnished property for certain work items is also specified.
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