CGC spencer FY26 DS1

The U.S. Coast Guard, under the Department of Homeland Security, is soliciting quotations for dockside repair and maintenance services for the USCGC SPENCER (WMEC-905), a 270-foot Medium Endurance Cutter. The scope of work encompasses 14 distinct work items, including 10 mandatory repairs and 4 optional tasks, such as seawater heat exchanger cleaning and hydrostatic testing, chill water system servicing, potable water tank inspection, sewage and grey water system maintenance, deck plating renewal, engine room fan controller replacement, liferail renewal, and hot water accumulator tank replacement. The evaluation criteria emphasize technical factors over price, requiring quoters to submit a planning document with graphical representations and scheduling information, a technical capability submission demonstrating quality management systems and detailed methodologies for system flushing, cleaning, welding, and preservation work, a technical experience narrative showcasing Department of Defense or USCG vessel repair work completed within the past three years, and a past performance submission. The closing date for quotations is April 14, 2026, at 4:00 PM Eastern Time, with three amendments issued as of April 2, 2026, providing clarifications on welding procedures, technical experience requirements, and option item determination timelines.

This is a Total Small Business set-aside acquisition with no incumbent identified. The contract period of performance runs from August 31, 2026, through October 25, 2026, representing approximately two months of dockside availability. The government will furnish property valued at approximately $392,854, including replacement pumps, controllers, gaskets, heat exchangers, and a hot water accumulator tank (valued at $38,712.74), with the contractor responsible for providing all labor, materials, and temporary support services such as crane rigging, shore power, temporary heating and cooling, and utilities. The work is structured on a firm fixed-price contract basis with quotations to remain firm for 90 calendar days from receipt. Place of performance is Portsmouth, Virginia (CG Base Portsmouth, 23703), where site surveys must be completed by April 3, 2026, and the contractor must develop and submit an equipment, storage, and office plan prior to work commencement due to limited pier-side space availability.