Dockside (DS): USCG northland FY26 AA

The U.S. Coast Guard is soliciting dockside ship repair services for the USCGC NORTHLAND (WMEC-270A) during Fiscal Year 2026 under Solicitation Number 70Z08025QMECP0020. The procurement encompasses 12 work items focused on aviation fuel system maintenance, electrical power supply testing, windspeed transmitter replacement, helicopter operating deck preservation, and aviation fuel flow meter replacement. Key contract requirements include submission of a production schedule, work package network, manpower loading curves, trade manning curves, and a subcontracting list, along with proof of insurance coverage including ship repairer's liability ($500,000 per occurrence), comprehensive general liability ($500,000 per occurrence), and state workers' compensation coverage. The contract will be evaluated on a firm fixed-price basis with specific technical specifications outlined in the Statement of Work, and a 10% withholding of the total contract price will be retained until all deliverables are accepted. The original proposal deadline was September 2, 2025, at 1:00 pm EST, with amendments issued on August 5 and August 22, 2025, providing clarifications on deck work specifications, electrical cable requirements, and contractor submission obligations.

This solicitation is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, restricting eligibility to qualified small businesses. The contract performance period runs from January 5, 2026, through February 3, 2026, with performance taking place in Portsmouth, Virginia. The solicitation encompasses a single contract line item (CLIN) for dockside availability services, though the specific total contract value is not publicly disclosed in the available documentation. The work includes both definite line items and optional over-and-above growth work, allowing for flexibility in scope execution. No incumbent contractor is identified in the solicitation materials, and all qualified small businesses meeting the technical and insurance requirements are eligible to compete for this ship repair and maintenance contract.