DRYDOCK: USCGC WILLIAM CHADWICK DD FY2027

The Department of Homeland Security, through the U.S. Coast Guard Surface Forces Logistics Center in Norfolk, Virginia, has issued a Sources Sought Notice under solicitation number 70ZU0127PBPLWCHADWICK. This notice is for market research purposes to identify capable contractors for drydock repairs of the USCGC WILLIAM CHADWICK (WPC-1150). The scope of work includes drydocking, temporary services for the cutter, and support for sea trial performance. All work is to be performed at the contractor's facility, and there are no geographical restrictions for the vessel. The anticipated period of performance is 119 calendar days, scheduled from June 8, 2027, to October 5, 2027, though this is subject to government discretion. The government is seeking information from a wide range of business concerns, including large businesses and various small business categories such as 8(a), HubZone, SDVOSB, VOSB, and WOSB. The applicable NAICS code is 336611 for Ship Building and Repairing, with a size standard of 1,300 employees. Interested respondents must provide company identification, business size certifications, past performance evidence for similar scopes of work, and a statement confirming their intent to submit a proposal as a prime contractor. Responses must be submitted via email to the designated point of contact by November 17, 2026. This notice does not constitute a formal solicitation, and evaluation factors or contract values have not yet been established.