CGC WALNUT DRYDOCK REPAIRS

The contract, titled "CGC WALNUT DRYDOCK REPAIRS," solicits small business subcontractors under NAICS code 336611 for comprehensive drydock maintenance and repair services of the USCGC WALNUT (WLB-225A) during Fiscal Year 2026. The procurement is a total small business set-aside, structured as an Indefinite Delivery Requirement (IDR) contract with a base performance period from January 27, 2026, through May 28, 2026. Task orders will specify detailed work requirements to be performed primarily at a commercial shipyard facility in Pensacola, FL. The contract entails extensive ship repair and preservation scope covering fire prevention systems, hull plating inspection and preservation, propulsion system overhauls (including propeller shaft, lower bearings, blade bolts), sea valves, rudder inspections and repairs, cathodic protection, thruster overhaul, piping renewals, and associated drydock services with necessary temporary ship support and sea trial assistance. Pricing schedules submitted with the solicitation provide detailed unit pricing on various work items, including high-value components such as the propeller shaft ($169,000) and anodes, alongside composite labor rates, travel/per diem, and laydays costs, supporting cost evaluation and budgeting for the project. The work specifications and contract require strict adherence to technical standards, including Surface Forces Logistics Center (SFLC) Standard Specifications for ship preservation and repair, OSHA shipyard employment regulations, and specific MIL-specifications (e.g., MIL-PRF-16173 for corrosion prevention, MIL-DTL-23549 for grease). Inspection and acceptance activities are performed onboard the vessel under government oversight, requiring contractor documentation through Condition Found Reports and ensuring compliance with stringent quality criteria like SSPC-NACE surface preparation standards and coating application per SFLC preservation specs. The evaluation criteria prioritize technical capability first, followed by past performance, with price as a tiebreaker, emphasizing the need for strong quality management, schedule adherence, and risk mitigation. Contractor proposals must be submitted in three volumes covering technical capability, pricing, and past performance documentation, with strict page limits and formatting. Special contract clauses address personnel requirements, organizational conflicts of interest, subcontracting controls, security and safeguarding of controlled unclassified information, and compliance with sanctions and telecommunications prohibitions. Contract administration involves electronic invoicing through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), and the government contracting officer’s representative will provide technical oversight during performance. Amendments and clarification processes are in place, with controlled submission deadlines for questions and timely