Dockside: USCGC heriberto hernandez (WPC 1114) DS FY2026

The Department of Homeland Security US Coast Guard is soliciting quotations for dockside repair services on the USCGC Heriberto Hernandez (WPC 1114), a 154-foot Sentinel Class cutter. The scope of work encompasses six definite work items including topside exterior structure repairs, bilge surface cleaning and inspection, Main Diesel Engine plenums paint coating removal, auxiliary seawater piping renewal, polyethylene deck protector renewal, and interior wet deck coverings renewal, along with open and inspect repair services priced on a labor-hour and material markup basis. Contractors must demonstrate technical capability in ship repair, provide evidence of qualified personnel including QP1 certified painters and NACE CIP level 3 certified technical representatives, possess relevant certifications and experience with DoD and USCG surface vessels, and comply with SFLC Standard Specifications and Coast Guard safety and environmental requirements. Evaluation will be based on technical capability as the most important factor, followed by past performance and price, with technical capability and past performance combined weighted significantly more heavily than price. Critical deadlines include March 13, 2026 for requesting drawings, March 19, 2026 for site visits and ship checks, March 23, 2026 for submitting questions, and March 25, 2026 at 12:00 PM EST for quotation submission.

This solicitation is designated as a 100% Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) set-aside contract, with no incumbent contractor identified. The contract is structured as a Firm Fixed Price agreement for the definite work items, with labor rates and material handling fees to be established for open and inspect repairs throughout the contract period. The performance timeline spans from July 14, 2026 through August 11, 2026, representing approximately four weeks of dockside work. Work will be performed at the vessel's home pier location of 5 Calle La Puntilla, San Juan, Puerto Rico, with the primary work site at 140 Av. Carlos E. Chardón, San Juan, Puerto Rico 00918. Quoters must provide comprehensive documentation including a cover letter, price schedule, up to three relevant past performance references from contracts completed within the past three years, and detailed technical capability assessments addressing coatings certification, system cleaning procedures, structural and welding experience, and fire safety protocols.