CGC walnut drydock repairs

The Department of Homeland Security US Coast Guard is soliciting quotations for drydock repairs to the USCGC WALNUT (WLB-225A), a major maintenance and overhaul project encompassing 72 distinct work items including hull plating inspection, coating preservation, propulsion system maintenance, and various mechanical and electrical system repairs. This is an Indefinite Delivery Requirement (IDR) contract utilizing Request for Quotation procedures, with quotations due January 7, 2026, at 10:00 am Eastern Time, submitted electronically to Sandra.a.martinez@uscg.mil. Offerors must submit technical capability documentation, past performance information, and detailed pricing using the government-provided pricing sheet. The government will evaluate quotes based on three criteria, with technical capability designated as the most important factor, followed by past performance and price. Clarification questions must be submitted using the designated form by December 30, 2025, with responses provided through formal amendments to the solicitation. The anticipated award date is January 12, 2026.

This opportunity is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing) with a small business size standard of 1,300 employees. The contract performance period runs from January 27, 2026, to May 28, 2026, with the USCGC WALNUT's home port in Pensacola, Florida, and performance to be conducted at a commercial contractor facility. The comprehensive work specification details extensive technical requirements including 500 ultrasonic hull measurements, cathodic protection system renewal, propeller and shaft services, and adherence to Surface Forces Logistics Center Standard Specifications and federal maritime maintenance standards. While specific budget information is not disclosed in the solicitation materials, the pricing sheet template includes 72 line items with labor rate calculations across multiple geographic locations and standard G&A and profit factors. The scope of work represents a significant vessel maintenance project typical of Coast Guard fleet readiness operations.