USCGC KUKUI (WLB-203) Buoy Tender Drydock FY2027

The USCGC KUKUI (WLB-203) buoy tender will undergo a scheduled drydock availability in FY2027 to perform essential maintenance and preservation tasks. The work will include drydocking the 225-foot vessel to inspect, clean, and renew critical underwater and structural components such as the hull, buoy deck, and underwater paint, along with maintenance of the anchor chain and superstructure. Critical propulsion and maneuvering systems including the rudder, propeller, thrusters, controllable pitch propeller system, and reduction gear will be inspected and serviced. Additional work involves the cleaning of ballast, sewage, and fuel tanks and associated piping, as well as the renewal of sea valves and strainers to ensure operational integrity and compliance with safety and environmental standards. This maintenance availability is managed by the United States Coast Guard under the Department of Homeland Security with a NAICS code of 336611 indicating shipbuilding and repairing activities. The opportunity is publicly forecasted with no set-aside specified and no solicitation number yet assigned. Point of contact for technical inquiries is Sydney Johnson, reachable via phone or email, while Laura Lugo serves as the Small Business Specialist and APFS Coordinator for any small business coordination needs. The location of performance has not been specified, and the contract remains in the forecasting phase with no awarded vendor or deadline announced.