DRYDOCK: USCGC TIGER SHARK DD FY2027
The U.S. Coast Guard, Surface Forces Logistics Center in Norfolk, Virginia is seeking sources for drydock repair services for USCGC TIGER SHARK (WPB-87359), a vessel homeported in Gulfport, Mississippi. This Sources Sought Notice is issued for market research purposes and does not constitute a formal solicitation or commitment to award a contract. The scope of work encompasses 48 work items including hull plating inspection and ultrasonic testing, tank cleaning and inspection, preservation of underwater and superstructure components, renewal of propulsion systems, engine maintenance and realignment, HVAC and seawater system maintenance, cathodic protection anode replacement, electrical system thermographic inspection, and sea trial support. Interested contractors must submit detailed responses via email to Maggie.L.Trader@uscg.mil and LaToya.N.Sorrell@uscg.mil by April 20, 2026 at 1:00 pm EST, providing company information, point of contact details, business size classification, past performance evidence, and confirmation of intent to submit a proposal if a solicitation is issued. The applicable NAICS code is 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing) with a size standard of 1,300 employees, and all work must be performed at the contractor's facility with no geographical restrictions.
This opportunity is not designated with any set-aside provisions. The anticipated period of performance is 91 calendar days, beginning November 17, 2026 and concluding February 16, 2027, though this timeline is subject to change at the Government's discretion. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the Sources Sought Notice. Contractors claiming small business status must provide appropriate certifications such as 8(a), HubZone, SDVOSBC, VOSBC, EDWOSB, or WOSBC designations. Responses to this Sources Sought Notice will not obligate the Government to any further action, and failure to respond with sufficient detail may result in a company not being considered as a likely offeror for any resulting formal solicitation. The PSC category for this requirement is J998 (Non-Nuclear Ship Repair, East).
70Z08026PBPLTIGERSHARK Department of Homeland Security US Coast Guard
3/30/26, 3:18 PM DRYDOCK: USCGC TIGER SHARK DD FY2027
The U.S. Coast Guard seeks drydock repair services for the USCGC Tiger Shark (WPB-87359), with proposals due July 21, 2026 at 11:00 AM. This is a total small business set-aside, specifically 100 percent economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB).
Place of performance is the drydock facility at 991 23rd Avenue, Gulfport, Mississippi, with period of performance November 17, 2026 through February 16, 2027 (91 days). The facility must be accessible via navigable waterway with minimum 12-foot water depth and 55-foot height clearance; site visits and ship inspections must be completed by July 13, 2026.
The procurement is firm fixed price and covers 48 definite line items including hull plating ultrasonic testing and preservation, tank cleaning and inspection, propulsion system component renewal and realignment, bearing and shaft replacement, rudder and propeller renewal, electrical system upgrades including thermographic inspection, HVAC and hydraulic system maintenance, cathodic protection anode renewal, and sea trial support. Five option items are included. Government-furnished property includes Thordon bearings, propeller shafts, rudder assemblies, electrical panels and alternators, and intrusion detection system components.
Contractors must procure and maintain Ship Repairer's Liability, Comprehensive General Liability, Longshoremen's and Harbor Worker's Act coverage, and State Workmen's Compensation insurance at $500,000 per occurrence minimum. The contractor must submit comprehensive proposal documentation including cover letter, price schedule, past performance references (up to three from the past three years), and detailed technical capability documentation addressing project scheduling, coatings certification, welding procedures, environmental compliance, dry dock certifications, fire safety plans, structural and electrical repairs experience, and thermographic inspection qualifications.
Award uses best-value tradeoff analysis with technical capability and past performance significantly more important than price. Contract administration is through USCG Finance Center, Chesapeake, Virginia, with payment via electronic funds transfer through the Invoice Processing Platform.
70Z08026QPBPL0040 Department of Homeland Security US Coast Guard
6/23/26, 3:21 PM DRYDOCK: USCGC TIGER SHARK DD FY2027
The Department of Homeland Security US Coast Guard awarded contract 70Z08026CPBPL0045 to Thoma-Sea Marine Constructors LLC for drydock services on the USCGC Tiger Shark on September 24, 2026.
The award was made under the Total Small Business set-aside. Period of performance runs from November 17, 2026 through February 16, 2027. Place of performance is Houma, LA.
70Z08026CPBPL0045 Department of Homeland Security US Coast Guard
9/24/26, 4:42 PM