CGC SPENCER FY26 DS1
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 SPENCER (WMEC-905), a 270-foot Medium Endurance Cutter. This requirement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and will be performed in Portsmouth, VA. The period of performance is scheduled from August 31, 2026, to October 25, 2026. Proposals are due by April 14, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
This Firm Fixed-Price contract requires the contractor to provide all necessary facilities, materials, equipment, and personnel for comprehensive dockside repairs. The scope includes various "Work Items" such as cleaning, inspection, and renewal of seawater heat exchangers, chill water systems, potable water pneumatic tanks, sewage and grey water systems, engine room fan controllers, liferails, hot water accumulator tanks, and deck plating. Temporary services like heating and cooling are also required.
Key Clarifications & Requirements
Recent clarifications (Amendment 1 and Q&A) highlight critical contractor responsibilities:
- Contractor-Provided Resources: Bidders must plan to provide crane rigging support, shore power, air, and lights. Limited pier-side laydown/storage space is available, requiring a detailed equipment/storage plan. No dedicated customer-provided office space.
- Tank Management: Tanks may not be empty; contractors are responsible for content removal and disposal, bidding at 95% capacity.
- Temporary Access Opening (TAO): The contractor must cut a TAO according to specified standards and submit a proposal for approval. A ship check is highly recommended.
- Material Substitution: Strenx 900 steel plating is approved as a replacement for HY-130 steel for "B-Class" cutters, with welding procedures needing to align with NAVSEA TP 1688.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (100%)
- NAICS Code: 336611 (Shipbuilding and Repair and Maintenance and Conversion of Vessels)
- Size Standard: 1300 employees
- Period of Performance: August 31, 2026 – October 25, 2026
- Place of Performance: Portsmouth, VA
Submission & Evaluation
Offerors must submit a comprehensive proposal including:
- Technical Capability Submission (15 pages max)
- Technical Experience Narrative (5 pages max)
- Past Performance Submission (3 pages max)
- Price Schedule (Attachment 1, requiring unit pricing for definite, optional, and growth work items) Proposals will be evaluated based on Technical Capability, Experience, Past Performance, and Price. Technical factors are significantly more important than price. Quotes must be valid for 90 days.
Key Dates & Contacts
- Proposals Due: April 14, 2026, by 4:00 PM ET
- Site Visits Encouraged: Must be scheduled and completed by April 3, 2026
- Last Day to Request Drawings: April 1, 2026
- Submission: Via email to Contracting Officer Monica Paul (monica.w.paul@uscg.mil) and Contract Specialist Kaity George (kaity.george@uscg.mil).
- Acknowledgement: Offerors must acknowledge receipt of Amendment 1.