Drydock: USCGC diligence DDL FY27
Open Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 70ZU0127DILIGENCEDDL
- Agency
- Not on record
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 336611 Ship Building and Repairing
- PSC
- J998 Non-Nuclear Ship Repair (East)
- Place of performance
- Pensacola, Florida 32508, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Coast Guard, through CG-SEA-C21 in Norfolk, Virginia, is issuing a sources sought notice to identify capable sources for drydock repairs to the USCGC DILIGENCE (WMEC 616), with responses due November 12, 2026. The notice is a request for information under FAR Part 10 market research and explicitly states that it is not a solicitation for proposals or quotations and does not obligate the Government to further action, although the opportunity type field lists it as Pre-Solicitation. No set-aside is used, and competition and set-aside decisions may be based on the market research results.
The cutter is a 210-foot A-Class Medium Endurance Cutter homeported in Pensacola, Florida. The contractor must provide all necessary facilities, materials, equipment, and personnel, and all work is performed at the contractor's facility, with no geographic restriction for this cutter. The scope includes, but is not limited to, hull plating ultrasonic testing, 100 percent underwater body preservation, appendage preservation and leak testing, propulsion shaft fairwater and rope guard inspection, void preservation and leak testing, and propulsion shafting strain gauge alignment, with additional work items listed in the source. The specification is subject to change at the Government's discretion.
The notice is classified under NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing) and PSC J998 (Non-Nuclear Ship Repair (East)).
Notice text
SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE
USCGC DILIGENCE (WMEC 616)
DRYDOCK REPAIRS FY27
70ZU0127DILIGENCEDDL
This is a SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE / REQUEST FOR INFORMATION; not a pre-solicitation notice or solicitation for proposals/quotations. 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, and (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-SEA-C21 Norfolk, VA to identify sources capable of providing the following:
DRYDOCK REPAIRS SPECIFICATION: (Subject to change at the discretion of the Government). Contractor shall provide all necessary facilities, materials, equipment, and personnel to perform Drydock Repairs to the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter (USCGC) DILIGENCE (WMEC 616), a 210-foot A-Class, Medium Endurance Cutter. The vessel is home ported in Pensacola, FL. All work will be performed at the contractor’s facility. There is no geographical restriction for this cutter.
SCOPE OF WORK: The scope of the acquisition is for the Drydock Repairs of the USCGC DILIGENCE (WMEC 616). This work will include, but is not limited to the following Work Items:
WORK ITEM 1: Hull Plating, U/W Body, Ultrasonic Testing
WORK ITEM 2: U/W Body, Preserve, 100 percent
WORK ITEM 3: Appendages (U/W), Preserve (Internal) and Leak Test
WORK ITEM 4: Propulsion Shaft Fairwaters And Rope Guards, Inspect
WORK ITEM 5: Voids (Non-Accessible), Preserve (Internal) and Leak Test
WORK ITEM 6: Propulsion Shafting, Strain Gauge Alignment, Drydock, Check
WORK ITEM 7: Propulsion Shafting; Remove, Inspect, and Reinstall
WORK ITEM 8: Propulsion Intermediate Shafts; Remove, Inspect, and Reinstall
WORK ITEM 9: Propulsion Shaft Coating, Renew
WORK ITEM 10: Propulsion Shafting, Straighten (Optional)
WORK ITEM 11: Propeller Shaft Sleeves, Renew
WORK ITEM 12: Propulsion Shafting, Optical or Laser Alignment Check (Optional)
WORK ITEM 13: Propulsion Shaft Seal (Mechanical And Inflatable) Assemblies, Inspect And Repair Or Renew
WORK ITEM 14: Propulsion Shaft Bearings, External, Renew
WORK ITEM 15: Stern Tube Interior Surfaces, Preserve, 100 Percent
WORK ITEM 16: Controllable Pitch Propellers, Clean and Inspect
WORK ITEM 17: Controllable Pitch Propeller (CPP) System, Inspect and Service
WORK ITEM 18: Controllable Pitch Propeller (CPP) Hubs, Renew (Optional)
WORK ITEM 19: Controllable Pitch Propeller (CPP) Hubs, Inspect (Optional)
WORK ITEM 20: Fathometer Transducer, Renew
WORK ITEM 21: Fathometer Transducer, General Maintenance (Optional)
WORK ITEM 22: Doppler Speed Log Transducer, Clean and Inspect
WORK ITEM 23: Sea Valves and Waster Pieces, Overhaul Or Renew
WORK ITEM 24: Sea Strainers, Duplex, All Sizes, Overhaul
WORK ITEM 25: Rudder Assembly, Remove, Inspect And Reinstall
WORK ITEM 26: Tanks, MP Fuel Storage and Overflow, Preserve 100 Percent
WORK ITEM 27: Cathodic Protection, Zinc Anodes, Renew
WORK ITEM 28: Drydock
WORK ITEM 29: Temporary Services, Provide - Cutter
WORK ITEM 30: Reverse Osmosis Foundation, Renew
WORK ITEM 31: MSD Space, Deck and Bilge, Preservation
WORK ITEM 32: Pilot House Coaming, Renew
WORK ITEM 33: Structural Plating, 03 Deck & Foundations, Renew
WORK ITEM 34: Centerline Vertical Keel, Renew
WORK ITEM 35: Potable Water Tank Plate, Renew
WORK ITEM 36: Tanks, Dirty Oil and Waste, Preserve, 100 Percent & Partial Renew
WORK ITEM 37: Scullery Deck Plating, Renew
WORK ITEM 38: Fuel Manifold, Overhaul
WORK ITEM 39: Hull and Structural Plating, Steel Plate, Renew (Optional)
ANTICIPATED PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: The period of performance is anticipated to be for 70 calendar days with a start date of April 14, 2027, and end date of June 22, 2027. (Subject to change at the discretion of the Government)
ANTICIPATED NAICS CODE/SIZE STANDARD: The applicable NAICS Code is 336611, Ship Building and Repairing and the size standard is 1,300 employees.
SUBMISSION OF INFORMATION: 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.Companies may respond to this Sources Sought Notice via e-mail to Petal.C.Donald@uscg.mil no later than Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 12:00 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST) with the following information/documentation:
1. Name of Company, Address and Unique Entity ID.
2. Point of Contact and Phone Number.
3. Business Size applicable to the NAICS Code: 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. ED Woman Owned Small Business Concern (EDWOSB); f. Woman Owned Small Business Concern (WOSBC); g. Small Business Concern; h. Large Business Concern
4. Documentation Verifying Small Business Certification:
a. If claiming 8(a) status, provide a copy of your 8(a) Certificate from SBA.
b. If claiming HUBZone status, provide a copy of your HUBZone Certificate from SBA.
c. If claiming SDVOSBC status, provide documentation that shows the Service Disable 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. Finally, provide documentation that shows the business is small under the NAICS code 336611.
d. If claiming VOSBC status, provide documentation that shows the Veteran unconditionally owns 51% of the business, controls the management and daily operation, make long-term decisions for the business, and holds the highest officer position in the company that works at the business fulltime during normal working hours. The documentation should also show the business is small under the NAICS code 336611.
e. If claiming EDWOSB status, provide documentation that shows the company is at least 51% owned by one or more women who are “economically disadvantaged”, and primarily managed by an economically disadvantaged woman that make long-term decisions for the business, hold the highest officer position in the business and work at the business full-time during normal working hours. The documentation should also show the business is small under the NAICS code 336611. A woman is presumed economically disadvantaged if she has a personal net worth of less than $750,000 (with some exclusions), her adjusted gross yearly income averaged over the three years preceding the certification less than $350,000, and the fair market value of all her assets is less than $6 million
f. If claiming Woman Owned Small Business status, provide documentation that shows the company is at least 51% owned and controlled by one or more women, and primarily managed by one or more women that make long-term decisions for the business and hold the highest officer position in the business and work at the business full time during normal working hours. The women must be U.S. citizens. The documentation should also show the business is small under the NAICS code 336611.
g. If claiming Small Business status, provide documentation to show the business is small under NAICS code 336611.
5. Statement of Proposal Submission: Statement on how your company will do the work and that your company WILL submit a proposal as a prime contractor if a solicitation is issued as a result of this Sources Sought Notice.
6. Past Performance Information: Evidence of experience in work similar in type and scope to include contract numbers, project titles, and dollar amounts, points of contact and telephone numbers. If two companies are planning to conduct business and submit an offer as a Joint Venture or similar type of teaming agreement, they are requested to provide past performance available. Providing individual past performance documentation from each company on separate projects where the two did not work together may be considered less relevant.
SAM: Interested parties should register in the System for Award Management (SAM), formerly known as Central Contractor Registration (CCR), as prescribed in FAR Clause 52.232-33. SAM can be obtained by accessing the internet at www.sam.gov or by calling 1-866-606-8220.
Disclaimer and Important Notes: 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. Failure to respond or submit information in sufficient detail may result in a company not being considered a likely offeror when deciding on whether or how to set aside a solicitation for restricted competition. Regardless of the information obtained from this Sources Sought Notice, the Government reserves the right to consider any arrangement as deemed appropriate for this requirement. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted. No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in your response to this Sources Sought Notice. The Government reserves the right to use any information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate, including using technical information provided by respondents in any resultant solicitation. Currently no solicitation exists; therefore, Do Not Request a Copy of the Solicitation. After a review of the responses received, a combined synopsis/solicitation may be published on the Government Point of Entry (SAM.gov). It is the potential offeror's responsibility to monitor SAM.gov for release of any future solicitation that may result from this Sources Sought Notice. However, responses to this Sources Sought Notice will not be considered adequate responses to any resultant solicitation.
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