USCGC ELM (WLB 204) FY26 Dockside Availability

The U.S. Coast Guard seeks dockside repair and maintenance services for USCGC ELM (WLB-204), a 225-foot buoy tender, with quotations due August 11, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The procurement is a total small business set-aside for an Indefinite Delivery Requirements Contract under FAR Part 12 (commercial items), with NAICS 336611 (Ship Repair) and a small business size standard of 1,300 employees.

Place of performance is Tongue Point Base in Astoria, Oregon. The performance period runs from September 22, 2026, through November 30, 2026. Work encompasses 40 line items of comprehensive maintenance and repair across fire prevention systems, hydraulic and mechanical equipment (cargo hatches, winches, davits, chain stoppers, cranes), diesel engine and exhaust system cleaning, compressed air system inspection and hydrostatic testing, grey water and sewage tank cleaning, hull and superstructure preservation, watertight door and scuttle renewal, electrical circuit breaker inspection and testing, bridge and pilothouse window repair and renewal, and various structural upgrades. Government-furnished property valued at approximately $60,000 to $65,000 includes repair kits, seals, hydraulic components, window assemblies, and control valve components.

Awards will be made on a firm fixed-price basis per individual task order, with a daily lay day rate and hourly composite labor rate (150 hours for growth work) serving as maximum rates. Evaluation criteria are Technical Capability (Pass/Fail), Past Performance (Pass/Fail), and Total Evaluated Price, with award to the lowest-priced responsible quoter meeting all non-price criteria. Offerors must submit a Gantt chart planning schedule, three years of relevant past performance contracts, corporate experience documentation, quality assurance plans, proof of insurance, subcontractor lists, and all required certifications. Questions are due August 4, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. EST. Quotations must maintain a 120-day validity period. Work must comply with SFLC Standard Specifications, Coast Guard technical publications, OSHA shipyard employment standards (29 CFR 1915), and applicable industry standards.