Dock-Side (DS): USCGC HARRIET LANE DS FY26

The contract pertains to dockside repair services for the USCGC Harriet Lane (WMEC 903) scheduled to take place at Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, Hawaii, with a period of performance from August 13, 2026, through October 7, 2026. It is a firm-fixed-price solicitation (#70Z08026QMECP0017) issued by the U.S. Coast Guard under the Department of Homeland Security, specifically set aside for small businesses including HUBZone, service-disabled veteran-owned, women-owned, and economically disadvantaged women-owned small businesses. The scope involves comprehensive inspection, maintenance, refurbishment, and repair tasks covering ship systems such as tanks, chain lockers, propulsion shafting, ventilation ducts, electrical circuit breakers, and coatings. Contractors must follow detailed technical specifications that include surface preparation, welding, non-destructive inspection, coating application, and quality control in accordance with specified SFLC standard specifications and military standards. Deliverables include updated drawings, inspection reports, label plates installation, and achievement of operational standards. The contract emphasizes quality and technical capability over price, with award based on best value considering technical approach, experience with similar Department of Defense or U.S. Coast Guard vessels, past performance, and pricing. Evaluation factors prioritize the contractor’s compliance with complex and stringent technical requirements, experience with marine vessel maintenance, and demonstrated past contract performance, with price serving as a tie-breaker among similarly qualified offerors. Special contract requirements address organizational conflicts of interest, key personnel approval, and stringent security measures including safeguarding controlled unclassified information and sensitive personally identifiable information, requiring adherence to DHS and federal cybersecurity standards. Invoices must be submitted electronically through the government’s Invoice Processing Platform. Inspection and acceptance occur onboard the vessel, with government oversight verifying conformance to technical and quality standards throughout the dockside availability. The solicitation requires submission of multi-volume proposals with strict page limits and a deadline of March 17, 2026. While detailed line-item prices are not provided, estimated labor and material rates for over-and-above work are included for evaluation. Overall, the contract demands rigorous technical execution and compliance with federal standards within a defined two-month window to ensure the operational readiness and maintenance of the CGC Harriet Lane.