CGC MOHAWK FY26 DS2
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), under the Department of Homeland Security, is soliciting proposals for dockside repairs and maintenance for the USCGC MOHAWK (WMEC 270B) for Fiscal Year 2026. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and aims to ensure the vessel's operational readiness. Proposals are due by April 3, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The work involves comprehensive dockside repairs and maintenance tasks, including:
- Tank and Locker Maintenance: Cleaning, inspection, fluid handling, and ultrasonic thickness measurements for various tanks (fuel, potable water, lube oil, ballast, dirty oil/waste, hydraulic oil) and chain lockers.
- Mechanical Systems: Inspection, testing, overhaul, or replacement of components such as anchor windlasses, anchor chains, towing bitts, warping capstans, commissary hoists, and propulsion shafting alignment checks.
- Electrical Systems: Inspection and testing of 400 HZ circuit breakers.
- Ventilation Systems: Commercial cleaning of engine room, galley, and laundry exhaust vent ducts, including insulation renewal.
- Hull and Structural: Renewal of deck plating in the pilot house.
- Piping Systems: Renewal of sea water system valves and deck drain piping.
- Preservation (Option Items): Partial preservation of tanks and overhaul of anchor windlass. Work must adhere to numerous referenced Coast Guard drawings, technical publications, and SFLC Standard Specifications, including strict quality control, welding, preservation, and environmental protection standards.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Period of Performance: August 10, 2026, to October 4, 2026
- Place of Performance: Dockside in Key West, FL
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 336611 (Shipbuilding and Repairing Commercial Vessels) with a 1300-employee size standard.
- Questions Due: March 27, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST
- Proposals Due: April 3, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST
- Published: March 26, 2026 (Amendment)
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes must be submitted via email to the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist. Required components include a Cover Letter, Price Schedule (Attachment 1), Past Performance Submission (limited to 3 pages), and Technical Capability Submission (limited to 15 pages). Quotes must hold prices firm for at least 90 calendar days. Evaluation will prioritize Technical Capability and Past Performance, which are significantly more important than Price. The Government may award to other than the lowest priced quote.
Special Requirements
A site visit/ship check is strongly urged and expected, and must be scheduled and completed by March 27, 2026. Contact CWO-2 Chris Knowles at (850) 480-9075 or Christopher.S.Knowles1@uscg.mil for site surveys. Vendors requiring access to certain specification documents may need Joint Certification Program (JCP) certification. Contractors must provide all necessary labor, materials, and equipment. Offers must acknowledge receipt of any amendments.