Drydock: USCGC tiger shark DD FY2027

The U.S. Coast Guard seeks drydock repair services for the USCGC Tiger Shark (WPB-87359), with proposals due July 21, 2026 at 11:00 AM. This is a total small business set-aside, specifically 100 percent economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB).

Place of performance is the drydock facility at 991 23rd Avenue, Gulfport, Mississippi, with period of performance November 17, 2026 through February 16, 2027 (91 days). The facility must be accessible via navigable waterway with minimum 12-foot water depth and 55-foot height clearance; site visits and ship inspections must be completed by July 13, 2026.

The procurement is firm fixed price and covers 48 definite line items including hull plating ultrasonic testing and preservation, tank cleaning and inspection, propulsion system component renewal and realignment, bearing and shaft replacement, rudder and propeller renewal, electrical system upgrades including thermographic inspection, HVAC and hydraulic system maintenance, cathodic protection anode renewal, and sea trial support. Five option items are included. Government-furnished property includes Thordon bearings, propeller shafts, rudder assemblies, electrical panels and alternators, and intrusion detection system components.

Contractors must procure and maintain Ship Repairer's Liability, Comprehensive General Liability, Longshoremen's and Harbor Worker's Act coverage, and State Workmen's Compensation insurance at $500,000 per occurrence minimum. The contractor must submit comprehensive proposal documentation including cover letter, price schedule, past performance references (up to three from the past three years), and detailed technical capability documentation addressing project scheduling, coatings certification, welding procedures, environmental compliance, dry dock certifications, fire safety plans, structural and electrical repairs experience, and thermographic inspection qualifications.

Award uses best-value tradeoff analysis with technical capability and past performance significantly more important than price. Contract administration is through USCG Finance Center, Chesapeake, Virginia, with payment via electronic funds transfer through the Invoice Processing Platform.