Drydock repairs for the CGC anvil

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE: USCGC ANVIL DD FY 27.  This SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE is for market research purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Proposal/Quotation; and, it is not considered to be a commitment by the Government to award a contract nor will the Government pay for any information provided; no basis for claim against the Government shall arise as a result from a response to this Sources Sought Notice or Government use of any information provided.  Pursuant to FAR Part 10 (Market Research), the purpose of this notice is to: (1) Determine if sources capable of satisfying the agency's requirements exists.  (2) Determine if commercial items suitable to meet the agency's needs are available or could be modified to meet the agency's requirements.  (3) Determine the commercial practices of company's engaged in providing the needed service or supply.  Pursuant to FAR Part 6 and FAR Part 19, competition and set-aside decisions may be based on the results of this market research. This notice in no way obligates the Government to any further action.

REQUIREMENT: This notice is issued by the U.S. Coast Guard, CG-DCS-SEA-C, Base Alameda, CA to identify sources capable of providing the following:

The U.S. Coast Guard is looking for sources which would be interested in performing Dry Dock repairs for the United States Coast Guard Cutter (USCGC) ANVIL (WLIC-75301).

The performance period start date of this upcoming Dry Dock is 23 February 2027.

It is anticipated that the request for proposals will be issued approximately 09 October 2026, and the contract would be awarded around 27 December 2026.

The (USCGC) ANVIL (WLIC-75301) is a USCG 75-foot ANVIL - Class Inland Construction Tender which is currently home ported in Charleston, SC. The tentative work list will include, but is not limited to the following: 

 - Fire Prevention Requirements  - Hull Plating, U/W Body, Inspect - Tender - Hull Plating, U/W Body, Ultrasonic Testing - Tender - U/W Body, Preserve, 100 percent - Tender - U/W Body, Preserve, Partial, Condition A - Propulsion Shaft Rope Guards, Inspect - Appendages, U/W, Internal, Preserve - Tender - Voids, Non-Accessible, Leak Test - Tender - Voids, Non-Accessible, Internal Surfaces, Preserve - Tanks, MP Fuel Service, Clean and Inspect - Tender - Propulsion Shafting; Remove, Inspect, and Reinstall - Propulsion Shaft Bearings, External, Check Clearances     - Propulsion Shaft Bearings, External, Renew    - Stern Tube Interior Surfaces, Preserve, 100 Percent   - Propeller s, Remove, Inspect, and Reinstall - Keel Coolers, Clean, Inspect and Hydro - Fathometer Transducer, General Maintenance - Rudder Assembly, Remove, Inspect and Reinstall - Rudders, Preserve, 100 Percent - Hull Fittings (Mooring and Towing), Inspect and Test - Barge - Decks - Exterior, Preserve, Non-Skid Broadcast Grit System - Cathodic Protection, Zinc Anodes, Renew, - Tender - Drydock - Tender  - Temporary Services, Provide - Tender  - Sea Trial Performance, Support, Provide   - Hull Plating, U/W Body, Ultrasonic Testing - Barge   - Hull Plating, Freeboard, Ultrasonic Testing - Barge    - Fathometer Transducer, General Maintenance - Barge   - Temporary Services, Provide - Barge    - Spud Wells, Preserve - Barge   - Spud Wells, Inspect - Barge   - Decks – Exterior (Buoy or Construction Deck), Preserve 100%    - Drydock - Barge    - Bilges, Inspect    - Bilges, Machinery Space, Clean and Inspect    - Watertight Doors and Scuttles, External, Renew   - U/W Body, Preserve, 100 percent - Barge   - U/W Body, Preserve, Partial, Condition A - Barge   - U/W Body, Preserve, Partial, Condition B - Barge - Hull Plating Freeboard, Preserve, Partial - Barge - Hull Plating Freeboard, Preserve, 100 Percent - Barge  - Buoy Port Fairing Repair 

The Coast Guard is considering Option Work Items to support Messing and Berthing for this crew in this availability.  Please indicated in your sources sought response if your firm can support these Option work items during this availability.

NAICS Code/Size Standard: The applicable NAICS Code is 336611, Ship Building and Repairing and the size standard is 1,300 employees. 

SUBMISSION OF RESPONSE TO SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE: Companies having capabilities necessary to meet or exceed the stated requirements are invited to provide information to contribute to this market survey/sources sought notice including commercial market information and company information.

Submission of Response to Sources Sought Notice:

• Responses shall be submitted no later than 8 Sept 2026 at 4:00PM EST.
• Forward information regarding your Company via email: delarue.s.shelton@uscg.mil and sandra.a.martinez@uscg.mil
• Include the following information:

Subject Line: Sources Sought Response for Dry Dock (DD) FY27 Repair Availability.

1. Company Name, Address, and Unique Entity ID:

2. Point of Contact, Phone number, and Email address:

3. Business Size applicable to the NAICS Code:

• Please state which of the following applies to your company for Business Size:

a. 8(a) Small Business Concern;

b. HUBZone Small Business Concern;

c. Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business Concern (SDVOSBC);

d. Veteran Owned Small Business Concern (VOSBC);

e. Economically Disadvantaged Woman Owned Small Business Concern (EDWOSB);

f. Woman Owned Small Business Concern (WOSBC);

g. Small Business Concern;

h. Large Business Concern

4. A positive Statement of your intention to submit a bid for this solicitation as a prime contractor

5. Documentation Verifying Small Business Certification. Please provide the following documentation as it applies to your company:

If claiming 8(a) status, provide a copy of your 8(a) Certification from the Small Business Administration (SBA).

If claiming HUBZone status, provide a copy of your HUBZONE Certificate from the SBA.

If claiming SDVOSBC status, provide documentation that shows the Service-Disabled Veteran (SDV) unconditionally owns 51% of the business, controls the management and daily operations, and holds the highest officer position in the company.  Documentation should also be provided to show that the SDV has a service-connected disability that has been determined by the Department of Defense or Department of Veteran Affairs