USCGC WILLIAM SPARLING DRYDOCK FY27
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, Surface Forces Logistics Center is conducting market research via a Sources Sought Notice / Request for Information (RFI) to identify capable sources for drydock repairs to the USCGC WILLIAM SPARLING (WPC-1154). This RFI aims to determine industry capabilities, suitability of commercial items, and commercial practices for this requirement. The vessel is home-ported in Boston, MA, but work can be performed at the contractor's facility. Responses are due by June 3, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for providing all necessary facilities, materials, equipment, and personnel to perform comprehensive drydock repairs. Key work items include, but are not limited to:
- Hull plating inspection and preservation
- Tanks and voids inspection and preservation
- Watertight closures assessment
- Propulsion shafting system inspection and repair
- ASW/Firemain system components renewal/overhaul
- Electrical power distribution system thermographic inspection
- Machinery ventilation and HVAC duct system cleaning
- Rudder assemblies, stabilizing fins, bow thruster propeller and tunnel, stern tube interiors inspection and repair
- Stern launch door and freeboard preservation
- Weatherdecks and underwater body preservation
- Impressed Current Cathodic Protection (ICCP) and anti-fouling system inspection and maintenance
- Drydocking, temporary services, sea trial performance support, and bilges cleaning and partial preservation.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information
- Anticipated Period of Performance: 119 calendar days, from November 10, 2026, to March 9, 2027.
- Anticipated NAICS Code: 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing) with a size standard of 1,300 employees.
- Set-Aside: None specified at this stage; market research will inform future set-aside decisions based on small business capabilities.
- Response Due: June 3, 2026, 11:00 AM EST.
- Published Date: May 20, 2026.
Submission Requirements
Interested companies must submit the following information via email to Torrie.m.jones@uscg.mil and Jaime.r.smith@uscg.mil:
- Company Name, Address, and Unique Entity Identifier (UEI).
- Point of Contact and Phone Number.
- Business Size applicable to NAICS Code 336611 (e.g., 8(a), HubZone, SDVOSBC, VOSBC, EDWOSB, WOSBC, Small Business, Large Business).
- Documentation verifying Small Business Certification.
- Statement of intent to submit a proposal if a solicitation is issued.
- Past Performance Information for similar work, including contract numbers, project titles, dollar amounts, and points of contact.
Additional Notes
This is a market research notice only and does not constitute a solicitation or guarantee a future award. Respondents should ensure registration in SAM.gov. No proprietary, classified, or sensitive information should be included in responses. The government reserves the right to use any information provided. Potential offerors are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov for any future solicitation.