Steel Ocean Buoy Overhaul

The U.S. Coast Guard Operational Logistics Command is conducting market research for steel ocean buoy overhaul and maintenance services in the Great Lakes District through this Sources Sought Notice. The procurement will involve comprehensive buoy services including surface preparation, coating, visual and non-destructive inspections, repairs, upgrades, welding, painting, and transportation of buoys between Coast Guard locations and contractor facilities. Contractors must demonstrate capabilities to service steel hull buoys ranging from 5 to 9 feet in diameter and 11 to 35 feet in length, weighing between 700 to 18,500 pounds, across locations in Wisconsin, Michigan, New York, and Minnesota including Milwaukee, Sturgeon Bay, Sault Ste Marie, Detroit, Cheboygan, Port Huron, and Buffalo. The work must comply with Coast Guard Specification No. 507B for Steel Ocean Buoy Overhaul, which details precise standards for repair, welding, surface preparation, testing, painting, and delivery requirements. Interested parties must complete and submit the Sources Sought Response Questionnaire by November 6, 2025, to Barbara.T.Spruill@uscg.mil with a copy to James.C.Kanash@uscg.mil. The evaluation will focus on company information, business size status, facility and labor capabilities, relevant experience with similar maritime equipment contracts, and transportation logistics capabilities.

Currently, no set-aside designation has been determined, as the Coast Guard will make this decision based on responses received to the Sources Sought Questionnaire under NAICS code 811310 with a $12.5 million size standard for small businesses. No incumbent contractors or current service providers are identified in the documentation. The anticipated contract structure will be an indefinite delivery contract featuring a base period and four option periods, with contract performance scheduled to commence in April 2026. The specification document covers multiple buoy types from 5x11 to 9x35 sizes in both lighted and unlighted configurations, requiring contractors to manage buoys with shipping configurations for 53-foot flatbed trailers and specific weight and dimension limits for different buoy types. While no specific contract value is disclosed, the comprehensive scope covering multiple years of service across four Great Lakes states suggests a substantial procurement opportunity. This market research effort represents the preliminary phase of acquisition planning and does not constitute a formal solicitation or government commitment to award.