Planning & Execution Design Workshop for USCGC Campbell
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) has issued a Special Notice indicating its intent to award a sole-source contract to Realization Technologies, Inc. for a Planning & Execution Design Workshop for the USCGC Campbell (WMEC-909). This effort aims to develop a realistic and executable plan for the vessel's availability, ensuring a non-negotiable 10.5-month delivery timeline. The determination for a sole-source award is based on the unique capabilities of Realization Technologies, Inc. Responses regarding this notice are due May 25, 2026.
Scope of Work
The objective is to support the U.S. Coast Guard Yard in developing a plan for the USCGC Campbell's availability, minimizing waiting time and priority churn. The workshop, lasting two to three consecutive weeks, will involve:
- Establishing ambitious target timelines.
- Confirming project breakdown into workstreams and execution buckets.
- Understanding work content, dependencies, and assumptions.
- Determining workstream staggering and challenging bucket durations.
- Identifying and defining mitigation for constraints, risks, and obstacles.
- Designing execution management processes.
- Mapping the technical plan to the 'Focus & Finish' methodology.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Special Notice
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Product Service Code: R410 (Support Professional: Program Evaluation/Review/Development)
- Response Date: May 25, 2026, 5:00 PM ET
- Published Date: May 20, 2026
- Place of Performance: Curtis Bay, MD
Justification for Sole Source
The Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOTFOC) explains that Realization Technologies, Inc. is the sole developer and provider of the proprietary 'Focus & Finish' methodology, which is deemed essential for the project's success and meets unique government requirements. Market research confirmed no other vendors possess this specific methodology or the required depth of experience to meet the critical 10.5-month delivery timeline for the USCGC Campbell's availability.
Additional Notes
A separate document, "FAR Clauses.pdf," outlines various Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses and provisions relevant to contractors. Bidders should review this to understand their obligations, potential restrictions, and required representations or certifications.