Drydock repairs for the CGC willow

The U.S. Coast Guard seeks drydock repairs for the USCGC WILLOW (WLB-225A), a 225-foot buoy tender, with quotations due June 22, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. This is a total small business set-aside under FAR Part 12 for an Indefinite Delivery Requirements contract, NAICS 336611 (Ship Repair), with a small business size standard of 1,300 employees.

Place of performance is the vessel's homeport at 1050 Register Street, North Charleston, South Carolina. The performance period runs approximately July 15 through November 28, 2026, with anticipated award on or by July 10, 2026. Industrial start is July 15, 2026.

The pricing sheet contains 96 definite work items and 4 optional items covering comprehensive ship maintenance including hull inspection and preservation, propulsion system overhaul, tank cleaning, machinery maintenance, sea valve overhauls, rudder and steering system repairs, deck equipment servicing, piping and ventilation system renewals, cathodic protection system maintenance, and support services such as drydocking, temporary services, and sea trials. The composite labor rate is established at $55 per hour with assumed G&A and profit factors of 15% and 10% respectively, with geographic labor rate adjustments available for various shipyard locations. The PWS establishes quality acceptance criteria referencing applicable military and industry standards and mandates contractor compliance with Coast Guard safety protocols.

Evaluation criteria are Technical Capability (Pass/Fail), Past Performance (Pass/Fail), and Total Evaluated Price, with technical capability and past performance combined weighted significantly more important than price. Award goes to the responsible quoter with the lowest evaluated price among acceptable submissions. Quotations must remain valid for 120 days. Submission requirements include completed pricing sheet with unit and extended prices, technical proposal with Gantt chart demonstrating understanding of scope, past performance information on one to three relevant contracts completed within the last three years, signed SF1449, proof of insurance, subcontractor list with qualifications, welding certifications if applicable, and current drydock facility certification. Foreseeable Government costs for evaluation include vessel transit at $255 per nautical mile from Charleston, family separation allowance and homeport travel for crew if facility exceeds 50 road miles from homeport, and Contracting Officer's Representative travel and per diem. Site visits are strongly encouraged and should be completed no later than April 26, 2026.