DRYDOCK HDMX REPAIRS: WMSL 418’ CLASS CUTTERS FY26-FY31 SINGLE AWARD IDIQ
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PSC
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Original Source
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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, has published a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) for the intent to award a sole-source Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to Detyens Shipyards, Inc. This contract, valued at an estimated $119.8 million over FY26-FY31, is for dry dock repairs of 418' Maritime Security Cutter Large (WMSL) class cutters homeported in Charleston, SC.
Purpose & Scope
This procurement aims to ensure the continuous operational readiness of the USCG's WMSL class cutters by providing essential dry dock repair services. The vessels, measuring 418' in length, 54' beam, and 22' 6" draft, require specialized maintenance that must be performed within a specific geographic proximity to their homeport in Charleston, SC, to avoid significant operational downtime.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Single Award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) with Firm-Fixed Priced Task Orders.
- Intended Contractor: Detyens Shipyards, Inc. (1670 Drydock Avenue, North Charleston, SC).
- Estimated Total Value: $119,815,501.25.
- Period of Performance: Fiscal Years 2026 through 2031.
- Place of Performance: North Charleston, SC.
- Funding: Operations and Support, and Procurement, Construction, and Improvement funds.
Sole Source Justification
The USCG justifies this sole-source action under 10 U.S.C. § 3204(a)(1), citing "Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements." Market research confirmed that Detyens Shipyards, Inc. is the only capable provider within a 50-mile radius of the WMSL homeport in Charleston, SC. Performing repairs outside this radius would lead to an unacceptable loss of operational availability, estimated at 80 days per availability, totaling 320 days over the contract period.
Market Research & Competition Efforts
Despite the sole-source intent, the USCG conducted market research, including publishing an Acquisition Planning Forecast System (APFS) notice (Jan/May 2025), posting a Sources Sought Notice (SSN) (March 2025), and holding an Industry Day (April 2025). Of thirteen vendors who responded, only Detyens Shipyard was deemed capable of meeting the geographic and operational constraints. The contracting officer will ensure fair and reasonable pricing through market research, price history, and comparison to an Independent Government Estimate (IGE).
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Monica Paul (monica.w.paul@uscg.mil) or Shaun I. Squyres (Shaun.I.Squyres@uscg.mil, 206-827-0330) at the SFLC PROCUREMENT BRANCH 1(00080) office.