DRYDOCK: USCGC COBIA DRY DOCK AVAILABILITY FY2026

The U.S. Coast Guard Surface Forces Logistics Center has issued a Sources Sought Notice (Solicitation Number 70Z08026QPBPLCOBIADD) seeking industry input for the drydock availability and related repair work for the USCGC COBIA (WPB-87331) scheduled for Fiscal Year 2026. The notice aims to identify qualified commercial sources capable of performing a comprehensive scope of drydock repair and maintenance activities over a 64-calendar-day period beginning April 21, 2026, at the contractor’s facility in Panama City, Florida. The work encompasses 47 distinct tasks including structural analysis, hull plating preservation, tank cleaning and inspections, propulsion shaft and bearing renewals, cathodic protection system replacement, HVAC and electrical inspections, and sea trial support. The contract vehicle is not yet defined, as this is a market research effort under FAR Part 10 to assess industry capabilities and does not obligate the government. The NAICS code applicable is 336611, with a size standard of 1,300 employees. Interested parties are required to submit capability statements and relevant certifications by November 2, 2026. The response must include documentation for any claimed socioeconomic status such as 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or WOSB, with supporting SBA certificates or equivalent proof. The contracting office is located in Norfolk, VA, under the Department of Homeland Security, with points of contact provided for submission. While no formal contract clauses, pricing information, or evaluation factors are present, compliance with standard SAM registration and FAR provisions, including clause 52.232-33 concerning electronic payment, is referenced. Inspection and acceptance activities will occur at the contractor’s facility, with final acceptance in Panama City, FL. This notice is strictly for market research and does not constitute an invitation to bid or a solicitation for proposals.