Dry-Dock: USCGC VENTUROUS FY26 DD

The contract involves performing dry-dock repairs on the USCGC VENTUROUS during the fiscal year 2026, with a defined period of performance from August 24, 2026, to November 1, 2026. This comprehensive vessel maintenance and repair effort includes system flushing (contractor must address systems such as controllable pitch propeller, sewage, potable water, and emergency diesel generator exhaust), welding repairs adhering to SFLC Standard Specification 0740, coating and preservation activities requiring SSPC-QP 1 or NACE CIP Level 3 certified personnel, dry dock certification, and extensive subcontract management. The contract is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 336611 and is procured by the Department of Homeland Security’s Sflc Procurement Branch 1 located in Norfolk, VA. Amendments have updated ship check procedures and the specification for work, indicating an active refinement of requirements prior to award. Evaluation of proposals will focus primarily on technical capability, demonstrated experience on DoD or USCG surface vessels, and past performance, notably utilizing CPARS data; price is considered but secondary to technical merit and performance history. Technical submissions must include project planning, quality control, coating plans, welding documentation, and management approach, all aligning with detailed standards and quality management certifications. The contract mandates electronic invoicing via the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), with the contracting officer and point of contact based in Norfolk. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the contractor’s dry-dock facility with interim ship checks at the vessel’s home port in St. Petersburg, FL, ensuring strict adherence to workmanship, coating preservation, and system flushing standards. Secure handling of sensitive information is required, including compliance with DHS non-disclosure and safeguarding directives. Additionally, the contract includes clauses to mitigate organizational conflicts of interest, enforce E-Verify compliance with exemptions for cleared personnel, and prohibit use of covered foreign telecommunications equipment, reflecting layered regulatory and security requirements consistent with federal acquisition policies. Overall, the award will be made via a best value trade-off process prioritizing proven capability and past performance under a rigorous quality framework, supporting mission-critical vessel readiness for the US Coast Guard.