Drydock repairs for the CGC willow

The U.S. Coast Guard Surface Forces Logistics Center is seeking comprehensive drydock repairs for the CGC WILLOW cutter, a procurement falling under NAICS code 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing) and PSC J998 (Non-Nuclear Ship Repair, East). The scope of work encompasses over 60 specific maintenance and repair tasks addressing hull plating, propulsion systems, tanks, electrical systems, ventilation, piping, safety equipment, and various marine infrastructure components at the facility in Charleston, South Carolina. Interested contractors must respond to this Sources Sought Notice by January 30, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST via email to sandra.a.martinez@uscg.mil with company details, business size classification, relevant certifications, a statement of intent to submit a proposal, and past performance information demonstrating capability to execute the comprehensive drydock repairs. While the notice does not specify formal evaluation criteria, respondents should emphasize their qualifications and experience with similar large-scale maritime repair projects. The critical deadline for initial market research responses is January 30, 2026, with a full solicitation expected to follow if market research indicates adequate contractor interest and capability.

This procurement includes no set-aside designation, meaning it is open to all qualified contractors regardless of business size or status. The anticipated period of performance spans April 7, 2026, through August 21, 2026, subject to change, representing a five-month performance window for the drydock repairs. The notice encourages responses from small business categories including 8(a) firms, HUBZone small businesses, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Veteran-Owned, Women-Owned, and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned small businesses, though these are not set-asides. The government has not disclosed a specific contract award value or budget range in this pre-solicitation notice. The applicable size standard for this NAICS category is 1,350 employees, which will determine small business eligibility determinations for the formal solicitation that is anticipated to follow this market research phase.