Drydock: USCGC william sparling FY27 DD

The U.S. Coast Guard seeks drydock repairs and maintenance for USCGC WILLIAM SPARLING, with quotations due July 23, 2026. This is a total small business set-aside; Amendment 0001 was posted July 8, 2026 and must be acknowledged.

Place of performance is the contractor's facility, accessible from navigable waters with a minimum depth of 10 feet and 57-foot height clearance to accommodate the vessel's transit and repair. The Coast Guard homeport is Boston, Massachusetts. Work runs November 10, 2026 through March 9, 2027.

The scope includes hull plating inspection using automated ultrasonic scanning, watertight closure assessment of 11 doors and associated hatches, propulsion shafting system repair including propeller 3-D scanning to ISO 484/2 Class I tolerances, shaft removal and reinstall with optical or laser alignment verification, ASW Firemain system renewal and overhaul, machinery and HVAC ventilation system cleaning, stern launch door preservation, rudder and stabilizing fin inspection and repair, sewage and grey water system cleaning, underwater body preservation, and cathodic protection system maintenance. Critical inspection items must be completed within the first 25 percent of the availability period. The contractor must comply with Surface Forces Logistics Center Standard Specifications and applicable Coast Guard technical publications. Government-furnished property includes propeller shafts, propellers, rudders, hydraulic cylinders, anodes, and various bearing and seal kits totaling an estimated value of approximately $900,000 in major components.

The pricing structure includes definite work items priced on a job basis plus open and inspect repair items on a labor rate basis (2,051 hours) capped at $87,900 fixed price for unforeseen repairs. Evaluation emphasizes technical capability and past performance as significantly more important than price. Quotations must include signed cover letter, price schedule, past performance documentation (up to three recent contracts), and technical capability addressing planning, scheduling, coatings certifications, sewage system procedures, watertight assessments, thermographic inspections, welding certifications, environmental compliance, dry dock certifications, and fire safety plans. Site visits are encouraged and must be completed by July 13, 2026. The contractor must procure Ship Repairer's Liability insurance ($500,000 per occurrence) and Comprehensive General Liability coverage ($500,000 per occurrence) before performance starts. NAICS 336611, PSC J998.