Sources Sought USCG WALNUT DD.doc

Title: USCGC WALNUT (WLB-225A) DRYDOCK AVAILABILITY FY2026 Notice Type: Sources Sought

The U.S. Coast Guard is looking for sources which would be interested in performing DD repairs for CGC USCGC WALNUT (WLB-225A) DRYDOCK AVAILABILITY The performance period of this upcoming DD is 24 February 2026 to 04 May 2026. (SUBJECT TO AVAILABITY OF FUNDS) The USCGC WALNUT (WLB-225A) ) is a cutter in the Juniper-class 225 ft (69 m) Seagoing buoy tender is currently home ported at 211 South Ave Suite C, Pensacola, Florida 32508. The tentative Work list will include, but is not limited to the following:

Work Item D-001 - Fire Prevention Requirements Drydock Work Item D-002 – Hull Plating, U/W Body, Inspect Work Item D-003 - Hull Plating, U/W Body, Ultrasonic Testing Work Item D-004 - U/W Body, Preserve, 100 percent Work Item D-005 – U/W Body, Preserve, Partial, Condition A Work Item D-005 - Hull Plating Freeboard, Preserve, 100 Percent - Tender Work Item D-006 – Appendages, U/W, Leak Test Work Item D-007 – Hull Plating Freeboard, Preserve, 1200 Percent

Work Item D-008 - Propulsion Shaft Fairwaters and Rope Guards, Inspect

Work Item D-009 – Appendages, U/W, Internal Preserve Work Item D-010 - Voids, Non-Accessible, Leak Test Work Item D-011 - Voids, Non-Accessible, Internal Surfaces, Preserve Work Item D-012 - Tanks, Ballast, Clean and Inspect Work Item D-013 - Tanks, Dirty Oil and Waste, Clean and Inspect Work Item D-014 – Main Reduction Gear, Overhaul Work Item D-015- Propulsion Shafting, Remove, Inspect and Reinstall Work Item D-016 - Propulsion Shaft Seals, Mechanical Overhaul and Inflatable Renew Work Item D-017 - Stern Tube Interior Surfaces, Preserve, 100 Percent Work Item D-018 – Controllable Pitch Propellers, Clean and Inspect

Work Item D-019 – Controllable Pitch Propeller, System Maintenance, Perform

Work Item D-020 – Controllable Pitch Propeller, Hub, General Maintenance

Work Item D-021 – Controllable Pitch Propeller, Hub, Remove and Reinstall

Work Item D-022 - Fathometer Transducer, Renew

Work Item D-023 - Underwater Speed Log Transducers, Service and Inspect

Work Item D-024 - Sea Valves and Waster Pieces, Overhaul or Renew Work Item D-025 - Sea Strainers, Duplex, All Sizes, Overhaul Work Item D-026 - Sea Strainers, Simplex, All Sizes, Clean and Overhaul Work Item D-027 – Sea Bay, Clean and Inspect

Work Item D-028 – Sea Bay, Preserve 100%

Work Item D-029 – Point of Use Potable Water Filters, Install

Work Item D-030 – Rudders, Preserve, 100 Percent Work Item D-031 – Rudder Stock Bearings, Check Clearances

Work Item D-032 – Rudder, Inspect and Repair

Work Item D-033 – Rudder and Blade Stock, Remove and Inspect

Work Item D-034 – Rudder Bearings, Renewal

Work Item D-035 – Thruster Units (Bow and Stern), Overhaul

Work Item D-036 – Thruster Unit Bearings, Renew

Work Item D-037 – Anchor Windlass, Inspect and Service

Work Item D-038 – Anchor Chains and Ground Tackle, Inspect and Repair

Work Item D-039 – Hull Fittings (Mooring and Towing, Inspect and Test

Work Item D-040 - SORS Cargo Rail Remove

Work Item D-041 - Chain Locker, Preserve, 100 Percent

Work Item D-042 - Decks – Exterior (Buoy or Construction Deck), Preserve 100%

Work Item D-043 - Hull Plating Freeboard (Buoy Port Areas), Preserve Work Item D-044 – Cathodic Protection, Zinc Anodes, Renew

Work Item D-045 – Impressed Current Cathodic Protection System, Inspect and Maintain

Work Item D-046 - Impressed Current Cathodic Protection System, Reference Cells, Renew Work Item D-047 – Drydock

Work Item D-048 - Temporary Services, Provide – Cutter

Work Item D-049 – Sea Trial Performance, Support, Provide

Work Item D-050 – Potable Water Pump Room Deck, Preserve

Work Item D-051 – Remote Gateway Valve, Renew

Work Item D-052 – Heat Exchangers: Clean, Inspect and Hydrotest

Work Item D-053 – Piping Insulation, Renew

Work Item D-054 – Firemain (FM) Piping, Renew

Work Item D-055 - Bow Thruster Escape Trunk Deck Access, Renew

Work Item D-056 – Fuel Oil (FO) Piping, Renew Work Item D-057 – Lube Oil (LO) Piping, Renew

Work Item D-058 – Compartment Insulation Renew

Work Item D-059 – Buoy Deck Control Booth Door, Renew

Work Item D-060 – Auxiliary Sea Water (ASW) Piping, Renew

Work Item D-061 – Anchor Pocket Modify

Work Item D-062 – ATON Tie-down Install

Work Item D-063 – Main Machinery Room, Lower-Level Bulkheads, Preserve

Work Item D-064 – Main Machinery Room, Upper-Level Deck, Preserve

Work Item D-065 – AMR Bilge, Preserve

Work Item D-066 – Steering Gear Heat Exchanger

Work Item D-067 – Fuel Overflow (OVFL) Piping, Renew

Work Item D-068 – MMR Bilge, Preserve

Work Item D-069 – Tank Level Indicators, Inspect & Replace

SUBMISSION OF RESPONSE TO SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE: Companies having capabilities necessary to meet or exceed the stated requirements are invited to provide information to contribute to this market survey/sources sought notice including commercial market information and company information.

Submission of Response to Sources Sought Notice:

• Responses shall be submitted no later than 18 August 2025 at 2:00PM EST.

• Forward information regarding your Company via email: Sandra.a.martinez@uscg.mil and Jayne.gluck@uscg.mil.

• Include the following information:

Subject Line: Sources Sought Response for: USCGC WALNUT (WLB-225A) DRYDOCK AVAILABILITY FY2026

1. Company Name, Address, and Unique Entity ID:

2. Point of Contact, Phone number, and Email address:

3. Business Size applicable to the NAICS Code:

• Please state which of the following applies to your company for Business Size:

a. 8(a) Small Business Concern;

b. HUBZone Small Business Concern;

c. Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business Concern (SDVOSBC);

d. Veteran Owned Small Business Concern (VOSBC);

e. Economically Disadvantaged Woman Owned Small Business Concern (EDWOSB);

f. Woman Owned Small Business Concern (WOSBC);

g. Small Business Concern;

h. Large Business Concern

4. A positive Statement of your intention to submit a bid for this solicitation as a prime contractor

5. Documentation Verifying Small Business Certification. Please provide the following documentation as it applies to your company:

If claiming 8(a) status, provide a copy of your 8(a) Certification from the Small Business Administration (SBA).

If claiming HUBZone status, provide a copy of your HUBZONE Certificate from the SBA.

If claiming SDVOSBC status, provide documentation that shows the Service-Disabled Veteran (SDV) unconditionally owns 51 % of the business, controls the management and daily operations, and holds the highest officer position in the company. Documentation should also be provided to show that the SDV has a service-connected disability that has been determined by the Department of Defense or Department of Veteran Affairs. Finally, provide documentation that shows the business is small under the NAICS code 336611.

If claiming VOSBC status, provide documentation that shows the Veteran unconditionally owns 51% of the business, controls the management and daily operation, make long-term decisions for the business, and holds the highest officer position in the company that works at the business fulltime during normal working hours. The documentation should also show the business is small under the NAICS code 336611.

If claiming EDWOSB status, provide documentation that shows the company is at least 51% owned by one or more women who are "economically disadvantaged", and primarily managed by an economically disadvantaged woman that make long-term decisions for the business, hold the highest officer position in the business and work at the business full-time during normal working hours. The documentation should also show the business is small under the NAICS code 336611. A woman is presumed economically disadvantaged if she has a personal net worth of less than $750,000 (with some exclusions), her adjusted gross yearly income averaged over the three years preceding the certification less than $350,000, and the fair market value of all her assets is less than $6 million

If claiming Woman Owned Small Business status, provide documentation that shows the company is at least 51% owned and controlled by one or more women, and primarily managed by one or more women that make long-term decisions for the business and hold the highest officer position in the business and work at the business full time during normal working hours. The women must be U.S. citizens. The documentation should also show the business is small under the NAICS code 336611.

If claiming Small Business status, provide documentation to show the business is small under NAICS code 336611.

NOTE: SUBJECT TO AVAILABITY OF FUNDS. THIS PROJECT MAY BE CANCELLED. THIS IS REQUEST IS FOR MARKET RESEARCH.