Vessel Construction Management (VCM) Services for Floating Drydock

The contract seeks vessel construction management services for the build of a floating drydock capable of lifting both a National Security Cutter and an Offshore Patrol Cutter, to be delivered to the Coast Guard Yard in Baltimore, Maryland. The contractor will be responsible for overseeing all phases of construction, including awarding subcontracts, managing schedules and budgets, ensuring quality control, and providing technical guidance to the shipyard. Performance will be continuously monitored against contractual requirements, with regular reporting to the government on progress, metrics, and any issues arising during construction. The contractor must also manage risks, address unforeseen challenges, and ensure the drydock is fully commissioned, tested, and validated upon arrival at the homeport, including delivering training to Coast Guard personnel for its operation and maintenance. All activities are to be executed under the authority of the United States Coast Guard, under the Department of Homeland Security, with performance centered at the Baltimore facility. The contract falls under NAICS code 336611, indicating shipbuilding and repairing services. No set-aside provisions are in effect, and the point of contact for technical inquiries is James Calvert, while Mark Solomon serves as the Small Business Specialist. The contract does not specify a solicitation number or posting date, indicating it is currently a forecast opportunity intended to inform industry of upcoming procurement intent.