USCGC SPAR DD FY27

The United States Coast Guard Cutter SPAR, a 225-foot buoy tender homeported in Duluth, Minnesota, is scheduled for a dockside maintenance availability in fiscal year 2027 to ensure operational readiness and compliance with maintenance standards. This availability includes drydocking the vessel for comprehensive underwater inspections and preservation work on the hull and freeboard, along with detailed examinations of the rudder, propeller, thrusters, and shafting. Additional tasks encompass the cleaning and maintenance of ballast, sewage, and fuel tanks and associated piping, as well as the renewal of sea valves and strainers to safeguard critical systems from corrosion and degradation. The work is intended to extend the cutter’s service life and maintain its ability to perform essential buoy tending and maritime domain awareness missions in the Great Lakes region. The contract is managed by the United States Coast Guard under the Department of Homeland Security with a NAICS code of 336611 indicating vessel construction and repair. Primary point of contact for inquiries is Chase Randall, with Jason Taylor serving as the alternate and Laura Lugo designated as the Small Business Specialist and APFS Coordinator for small business engagement. The solicitation is currently listed as a forecast and no formal solicitation number has been issued, indicating the opportunity is in early planning stages with no advertised award timeline or place of performance specified at this time. Stakeholders are encouraged to monitor official channels for updates and potential future solicitations through the provided link.