DRYDOCK: USCGC NARWHAL DD FY2027

The U.S. Coast Guard, through the Surface Forces Logistics Center Procurement Branch 1 in Norfolk, Virginia, is conducting market research via a Sources Sought Notice for drydock repairs to the USCGC NARWHAL (WPB-87335) with an anticipated performance period of 91 calendar days from January 4 to April 6, 2027, subject to government discretion. The work will be performed at the contractor's facility and includes 46 specific repair tasks such as hull plating inspection, ultrasonic thickness testing, propulsion system renewal, seawater and fuel system maintenance, tank preservation, and sea trial support, all requiring compliance with U.S. Government naval vessel repair standards. The solicitation number is 70Z08026PBPLNARWHAL, posted on May 13, 2026, with responses due by 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time on June 2, 2026, to be submitted via email to designated points of contact. This is not a solicitation for proposals, but rather an initial market assessment to identify qualified contractors capable of performing the work under NAICS code 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing). Interested parties must be registered in SAM.gov and provide documentation to verify their business size and socioeconomic status, including certifications for 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSBC, VOSBC, EDWOSB, or WOSBC, along with proof of ownership and UEI. The contract will be awarded following a subsequent solicitation, and no pricing, contract value, evaluation factors, or formal inspection criteria are currently defined. All work must be performed at the contractor’s facility, with inspection and acceptance by the government, though exact acceptance locations are not specified. There are no page limits for responses, but submissions must be in readable, non-proprietary formats and must exclude classified or sensitive information.