DRYDOCK: USCGC HAMMERHEAD DD FY26

The contract pertains to the drydock maintenance and repair availability for the USCGC HAMMERHEAD (WPB-87302) scheduled for fiscal year 2026, with a firm fixed-price contract type and a period of performance from April 28, 2026, through June 30, 2026. It is issued by the U.S. Coast Guard under solicitation number 70Z08026QPBPL0010 and is set aside entirely for small business participation under NAICS code 336611, which covers naval vessel and related repair. The primary place of performance is indicated as Woods Hole, Massachusetts, where the vessel will be serviced, and the contract includes a detailed technical specification outlining a comprehensive suite of maintenance and repair tasks. These include ultrasonic hull thickness measurements, hull plating preservation, tank cleaning and inspection, propulsion system renewals, HVAC system cleaning, electrical inspections, and various coating and welding operations. Contractors are required to adhere strictly to technical standards and preservation requirements as specified by Coast Guard standards and military specifications, with quality control and testing requirements incorporated to ensure compliance and operational readiness. Evaluation of offers will be based on a best value tradeoff approach, where non-price factors such as technical capability and past performance carry significantly more weight than price, though price remains an important consideration. The contract demands demonstration of relevant experience on DoD or Coast Guard vessel repairs, a qualified workforce including key personnel such as NACE CIP Level 3 inspectors and QP1 certified painters, and thorough project planning capability. Inspection and acceptance will take place at the vessel location with both contractor and government oversight, following strict quality assurance protocols and using standardized inspection forms and methods. Payment will be processed electronically through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), with special contract clauses governing security controls for controlled unclassified information, prohibitions on certain telecommunications equipment, organizational conflict of interest mitigation, and subcontracting limitations. Proposal submissions must be concise and include a cover letter, past performance documentation, technical capability narratives, and a priced schedule, all delivered via email by the stated deadline. The contract includes provisions for over-and-above or growth work priced on a labor-hour and material markup basis and requires adherence to numerous technical, safety, and quality standards unique to shipboard repair and preservation work on a Coast Guard cutter.