Dock-Side (DS): CGC ESCANABA AA FY27

The U.S. Coast Guard, Surface Forces Logistics Center is seeking sources capable of performing aviation availability repairs to the USCGC ESCANABA (WMEC 907), a medium endurance cutter homeported in Portsmouth, Virginia. This Sources Sought Notice is issued for market research purposes under FAR Part 10 and does not constitute a commitment to award a contract. The scope of work encompasses ten work items related to aviation systems maintenance, including fuel tank cleaning and inspection, power supply load testing, windspeed transmitter removal and reinstallation, fuel flow meter calibration, helicopter tie-down fitting repairs, talon grid inspection and testing, flight deck preservation, and flight deck line-up light component renewal. All work will be performed at the home port with no geographical restrictions. Interested contractors must submit responses via email to Caroline.C.Greer@uscg.mil by 1:00 pm Eastern Standard Time on Wednesday, March 10, 2026, providing company information, UEI number, business size classification, applicable small business certifications, statement of proposal submission intent, and past performance demonstrations of similar experience.

This opportunity is not designated as a set-aside for any small business category. The applicable NAICS code is 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing) with a small business size standard of 1,300 employees, and the PSC category is J998 (Non-Nuclear Ship Repair East). The anticipated period of performance is fifteen calendar days, scheduled from October 20, 2026 through November 18, 2026, subject to change at the government's discretion. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in this Sources Sought Notice, as this is preliminary market research to identify potential contractors. Respondents are advised to register in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) and should understand that responses to this notice will not satisfy any resultant solicitation requirements, meaning contractors must submit formal proposals if an actual solicitation is issued.