Dry-dock: USCGC THETIS DDL FY26
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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 Drydock Repairs for the USCGC THETIS (WMEC 910) for Fiscal Year 2026. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity covers a comprehensive range of maintenance and repair services. The period of performance is scheduled from June 15, 2026, to September 12, 2026. Proposals are due by March 31, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
This solicitation, identified as a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ), requires drydock repairs for the USCGC THETIS. The scope includes, but is not limited to:
- Hull & Appendage Maintenance: Inspections, preservation (U/W body, freeboard, superstructure), repairs to sea valves, strainers, rudders, fin stabilizers, and anchor windlass.
- Propulsion System: Maintenance of shafting, propellers, seals, bearings, alignment checks, and CPP system inspection/service/hub renewal.
- System Overhauls: Auxiliary salt water pump, emergency diesel generator raw water pump, shore tie, shaft seal cooling, and CPP duplex filter assembly.
- New Equipment: Installation of MK 38 MOD 2.
- Drydocking Services: Temporary services, heating/cooling, deck plating, tank/void assessment, cathodic protection renewal, and transducer renewal.
- Specific Work Items: Riser renewal (Work Item 41, 90-10 CuNi material, quantity by CG inspector), fuel disposal (Work Item 43, contractor responsible for up to 3000 gallons), and ready service locker installation (Work Item 47).
The contractor's facility must be accessible from a navigable waterway, capable of docking the vessel, and provide a minimum water depth of 18 feet and a minimum height clearance of 100 feet.
Key Requirements & Clarifications
- Submission Components: Quotes must include a Cover Letter, Technical Capability Submission (maximum 20 pages, excluding Welding Documentation), Experience Submission (maximum 5 pages), Past Performance Submission (maximum 3 pages), and a Price Schedule.
- Past Performance: Offerors must identify up to three (3) recent and relevant contracts (similar size, scope, complexity) performed within three (3) years of the solicitation posting. Required details include Name of Quoter, Contract Number, Customer Name and Location, Customer Point of Contact, and Contract Period of Performance.
- Drawings & References: Specific drawing references for Work Items 32, 42, and 47, and OEM contact information for fin stabilizers and anchor windlass, have been provided.
- Bid Extension: A request for a bid extension was denied; the original deadline stands.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.
- Period of Performance: June 15, 2026 - September 12, 2026.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), with a size standard of 1300 employees.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotes Due: March 31, 2026, by 12:00 PM EST.
- Submission Method: Via email to the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist.
- Evaluation Factors: Technical Capability, Experience, Past Performance, and Price. Technical Capability and Past Performance are considered significantly more important than price.
- Site Visit: A site visit was strongly urged, with a deadline of March 20, 2026.
- Questions Deadline: The deadline for questions was March 24, 2026.
- Eligibility: Offerors must have an active SAM registration.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Christin Hendrickson (Christin.A.Hendrickson@uscg.mil)
- Secondary Contact: Kaity George (Kaity.George@uscg.mil)