DRYDOCK: USCGC SWORDFISH & OSPREY DD FY26

The contract involves a combined award for drydock repairs on two U.S. Coast Guard vessels, the USCGC SWORDFISH and USCGC OSPREY, scheduled for FY26. The USCGC SWORDFISH is slated for repairs from March 26 to May 19, 2026, while the USCGC OSPREY’s repairs are planned from September 15 to November 17, 2026. The procurement, issued by the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of the Sflc Procurement Branch in Norfolk, VA, is set aside exclusively for small businesses under the SBA’s 19.5 program, with NAICS code 336611 indicating a focus on shipbuilding and repair. The solicitation, posted in November 2025, emphasizes a firm fixed-price contract structure, with detailed pricing schedules for each vessel outlining costs for tasks such as hull testing, preservation, system upgrades, and renewal work, supported by comprehensive technical specifications developed by James E Beechey. These specifications specify work items including hull inspections, tank cleaning, propulsion repairs, electrical system assessments, and coating applications, all adhering to Coast Guard and military standards. The contract clauses incorporate FAR and DHS-specific provisions covering warranty, delivery, inspection, and quality standards, with particular emphasis on safety, environmental preservation, and technical compliance. Inspection and acceptance are destination-based, requiring on-site verification of work quality, adherence to surface preparation standards, and precise measurement of corrosion and wastage thresholds. Offerors must provide certifications for key personnel, including welders and nondestructive testing technicians, and demonstrate experience with similar vessel repairs. The evaluation process prioritizes technical capability and past performance, considering price as a secondary factor, with a focus on selecting the most advantageous offer through a best-value trade-off. Offerors are required to submit proposals electronically by early December 2025, including a cover letter, pricing, technical documentation, and certifications, with specific instructions on formatting and content. The contract also mandates compliance with security, safeguarding, and reporting standards, including protection of controlled unclassified information and PII, and adherence to safety and environmental standards during performance. Overall, this contract aims to ensure the vessels’ structural integrity and operational readiness through detailed, standards-compliant drydock repairs performed within specified timeframes, with a focus on small business participation and rigorous technical and performance evaluation.