USCGC WYACONDA DD/DS FY27

The USCGC WYACONDA, a 75-foot River Buoy Tender homeported in Dubuque, Iowa, is scheduled for simultaneous dockside and drydock maintenance during fiscal year 2027. The scope of work encompasses a comprehensive range of structural, mechanical, and system inspections and overhauls, including drydocking the vessel, thorough examination and preservation of the hull and freeboard, and detailed assessment of the rudder, propeller, shafting, and thrusters. The contract includes cleaning and inspection of ballast, sewage, and fuel tanks along with associated piping, replacement of sea valves and strainers, and overhaul of hydraulic and electrical deck machinery. Additional tasks involve tank cleanings, inspection and service of single and dual point davits and the buoy crane, cleaning of ventilation ducts, and maintenance of the main diesel engine and ship service diesel generator. Exhaust piping will be cleaned and all interior and exterior surfaces will undergo preservation treatment to ensure operational readiness and longevity. The procurement is managed by the United States Coast Guard under the Department of Homeland Security, classified under NAICS code 336611 for ship building and repairing. The primary point of contact for inquiries is Chase Randall, reachable via email and phone, with Laura Lugo serving as the Small Business Specialist and APFS Coordinator. Although the solicitation number and posted date are not available, the place of performance and office address details are unspecified, indicating that the exact work location may be determined through further coordination. The contract is currently in forecast status, signaling planned future activity for industry participants to prepare potential bids, with particular emphasis on small business participation opportunities.