Dock-Side (DS): USCGC FORWARD

This solicitation seeks offers for dock-side repair and maintenance services for the USCGC FORWARD, a 270-foot Medium Endurance Cutter, from October 28, 2020 through December 23, 2020. The U.S. Coast Guard is procuring these services to clean and inspect fuel, ballast, potable water, and waste tanks; overhaul machinery; renew insulation and decking; and perform other vessel preservation and repair work. Offerors must have experience with ship repair work, a quality assurance program, and comply with all applicable technical and safety standards for Coast Guard cutters. Proposals were due by August 17, 2020, and award is anticipated on or about October 1, 2020. Amendments to the solicitation provided additional technical details, drawings, and clarification on tank capacities.

This requirement has been set aside for total small business participation. Key work includes cleaning and inspecting over 45,000 gallons from waste tanks aboard the vessel. Services will take place at the contractor's shipyard facility in Portsmouth, Virginia, and include line items for tasks such as cleaning chain lockers and voids, replacing pumps and valves, and overhauling machinery. Pricing shall be provided using the schedule of line items included as an attachment, and the NAICS code for this procurement is 336611 and the predominate PSC code is Q202.