Drydock repairs for the CGC anvil

The U.S. Coast Guard seeks drydock repair services for the USCGC ANVIL, a 75-foot cutter with an associated 68-foot barge, with quotations due November 13, 2026 at 10:00 am Eastern Time. This is a total small business set-aside, foreclosing competition outside that category.

Place of performance is Charleston, South Carolina (196 Tradd Street, homeport). Work is scheduled to commence May 12, 2027 and conclude July 20, 2027, comprising 70 work items across hull inspection and preservation, structural repairs, propulsion system maintenance, and vessel systems restoration. Critical inspection items including hull plating ultrasonic testing, underwater body preservation, propulsion shafting inspection, and rudder assembly work must be completed within the first 25% of the contract period. The procurement mandates compliance with Surface Forces Logistics Center Standard Specifications (SFLC Std Spec 0000, 0740, 5550, 6310, 8634, and 8635), fire watch personnel, hazardous waste management, lead-based paint and asbestos abatement, and independent NACE Level 3 inspection services. Government-furnished property including propellers, rudders, keel coolers, and transducers totals approximately $227,000 in estimated costs.

This is an Indefinite Delivery Requirements Contract with firm fixed price structure under FAR Part 12 for commercial items; task orders will be issued by email, facsimile, or orally with written confirmation. NAICS code is 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing); small business size standard is 1,300 employees. Anticipated contract award is on or by December 27, 2026. Evaluation is pass/fail for technical capability and past performance, with award to the responsible vendor submitting the lowest evaluated price. Quoters must submit pricing sheet, Gantt chart, ten-page narrative addressing performance and environmental risks, three relevant contracts completed within the last five years, insurance proof, certifications and licenses, subcontractor list with work percentages, welding certifications, current drydock facility certifications, and past performance information. Price evaluation includes foreseeable costs such as vessel transit ($145.37 per nautical mile round trip from Charleston), family separation allowance ($8.33 per day for 14 crew members if facility is outside 50 road miles of homeport), homeport travel, COR travel and per diem, and crew dining and lodging. Quotations must remain valid for 120 days. Questions are due November 5, 2026 at 8:00 am PST via the Request for Clarification form.