DOCKSIDE: USCGC BENJAMIN BOTTOMS UPDS FY26 - NR2 MDE RENEW

The contract pertains to dockside maintenance and repair services for the USCGC BENJAMIN BOTTOMS (WPC-154) under a Small Business Set Aside, with performance scheduled from August 11, 2026, through September 22, 2026, at San Diego, California. The work involves unplanned availability repairs including coating applications, welding, fire protection system management, and environmental compliance, all governed by SFLC Standard Specifications 0000, 0740, 5550, and 6310, as well as OSHA and SSPC standards for surface preparation and coating thickness. The scope requires adherence to rigorous inspection criteria, including soluble salt conductivity limits, surface profile measurements, and dry film thickness validation, with all work subject to Government inspection and acceptance at the site of performance. Attachments include the revised Schedule of Services and Specifications, a Naval Base San Diego map, and a photograph of the pier, with multiple amendments having been issued to update requirements and respond to vendor inquiries. The solicitation is structured as a best-value tradeoff procurement, with technical capability evaluated as the most critical factor, followed by past performance and price. Proposals are required to demonstrate experience with USCG or DoD vessels, workforce capacity, quality control systems, and compliance with Qualified Technical Representative requirements. Price is assessed as Total Evaluated Price with no numerical weighting, but becomes dominant only if technical and past performance ratings are substantially equal. Contract administration mandates electronic invoicing through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), with WAWF prohibited unless explicitly authorized. Special requirements include compliance with USCG-specific clauses on access control, safeguarding of controlled unclassified information, organizational conflicts of interest, key personnel approval, liability insurance ($500,000 ship repairer’s liability, LHWCA), and title transfer. Proposals must be submitted electronically by the July 31, 2026 deadline and include a cover letter on company letterhead, price schedule, past performance data, and supporting documents in PDF or Excel format. The contract does not specify pricing amounts, with all line item rates marked as not specified or for evaluation purposes only, indicating that final pricing will be determined post-award.