Propeller Blade Overhaul

The U.S. Coast Guard Surface Forces Logistics Center is conducting market research to identify potential sources for controllable pitch propeller blade set and monobloc propeller overhauls across 21 distinct groups covering various Coast Guard vessel classes including 65 WYTL, 75/65 WLR/WLIC, 140 WTGB, 160 WLIC, WLB Class Cutters, and multiple WMEC vessel types. The procurement falls under NAICS code 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing) with a size standard of 1,300 employees, and companies must demonstrate capabilities in receipt, inspection, repair, testing, preservation, packaging, and marking of controllable pitch bronze propeller blades. Interested companies must submit responses via email to Alissa.Gavalian@uscg.mil by 12:00 pm EST on August 20, 2025, providing company details, business size/certification status, documentation verifying small business status, past performance information, and a statement of willingness to submit future proposals. The evaluation will focus on companies' technical capabilities, business size, certifications, past performance, and ability to meet the rigorous technical standards including material composition requirements (predominantly ABS Type 4 Nickel Aluminum Bronze), surface finish specifications (63 micro-inches maximum), and comprehensive inspection protocols.

This sources sought notice does not designate any set-aside categories and is open to all qualified contractors meeting the NAICS size standard requirements. No incumbent contractors or potential award values are specified in the documentation, as this represents a market research effort rather than a formal solicitation. The technical specifications cover 21 different vessel groups and propeller configurations for fiscal year 2026, indicating a substantial scope of work involving multiple Coast Guard vessel classes requiring propeller maintenance services. The overhaul process involves complex technical requirements including initial inspection, potential repairs through straightening and clad welding, dimensional tolerances verification, balancing procedures, and final packaging with detailed marking and bar-coding instructions. Companies are advised that this market research does not constitute a commitment by the government and should monitor Sam.gov for potential future solicitation releases. The comprehensive nature of the combined specifications document suggests this could develop into a significant multi-year contract opportunity for qualified propeller overhaul services across the Coast Guard fleet.