What this opportunity is
The Department of Homeland Security is soliciting a Total Small Business Set-Aside for underwater hull inspection, cleaning, and zinc renewal services for the Coast Guard cutters CGC Earl Cunningham and CGC Frederick Mann. The work must be completed between August 10-14, 2026, for the Earl Cunningham and August 17-21, 2026, for the Frederick Mann, at USCG Base Kodiak in Kodiak, AK. The notice type is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation, which means interested parties should track the solicitation for updates rather than submitting a bid immediately.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
Statement of Work (SOW)
For Underwater Hull Inspect, Clean & Zinc Renewal
1. Background and Current Observed Issues
CGC Earl Cunningham & CGC Frederick Mann are requesting underwater hull inspection, cleaning and
zinc renewal.
2. REFERENCES
CG MPC B10015.D, UNDERWATER BODY (DIVER), INSP/CLN
CG MPC B10018.D, UNDERWATER ZINC ANODES, REPLACE
3. REQUIREMENTS
Entity completing the work must have trained personnel. The diver must have a dive tender aboard
the vessel during dive operations. Hull must be thoroughly cleaned IAW MPC B10015.D and all pre
& post cleaning forms must be completed. Zincs must be renewed IAW MPC B10018.D. There are
12 additional stern tube zincs not identified in the current B10018.D maintenance procedure card.
4. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE
This maintenance must be completed between:
a. EARL CUNNINGHAM 10 - 14 August, 2026.
b. FREDERICK MANN 17 - 21 August, 2026
5. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE
USCG Base Kodiak
614 Seafarer Dr
Kodiak, AK 99619
6. POINTS OF CONTACT
a. Cutter:
EMC Samuel Donahue
Teams: (207) 577-8492
Email: Samuel.m.donahue@uscg.mil
b. Norfolk, VA Office:
Contracting Officer Technical Representative (COR):
LTJG Tanner Miller
Teams: (571) 610-4597
Email: Tanner.m.miller@uscg.mil
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STATEMENT OF WORK CGC EARL CUNNINGHAM AND CGC
FREDERICK MANN DIVE
Hull Plating, U/W Body, Diver’s Inspect, Clean and Renew U/W Zinc
Anodes Perform
1. SCOPE
1.1 Intent. This work item describes the requirements for the Contractor to conduct an inspection and
cleaning of the vessel’s U/W body and renew U/W zinc anodes while the vessel is moored pier side.
Affected surfaces or components include, but are not limited to the following:
• U/W hull plating.
• U/W body coating system.
• Transducer(s)/sonar dome.
• Drive Systems
• Appendages
• Cathodic Protection
1.2 Government-furnished property.
MTI ITEM DESCRIPTION NSN/PN QTY
N Anode, B/T Gear Case P/N: 1081226, NIIN: 015485655 1
N Anode, B/T Tunnel P/N: 2002416, NIIN: 015664112 12
N Anode, Sea Chest Grate P/N: GA-4, NIIN: 016476179 4
N Anode, Stern Tube P/N: Z0020202H3 REV. 0, NIIN:
016445483
28
N Nut, Self-Locking, P/N: 90715A145, NIIN:
015085774
52
N Screw, Prop Zinc Plate P/N: 950756, NIIN: 016340210 8
N Screw, Sea Chest Grate Anode P/N: 93190A634, NIIN:
016197182
4
N Screw, Stern Tube Covers P/N: 90585A626, NIIN:
016161107
44
N Zinc Plate, Propeller P/N: 950733, NIIN: 016278941 2
2. REFERENCES
Coast Guard Maintenance Procedure Card (MPC) B10015.D, UNDERWATER BODY (DIVER),
INSP/CLN
Coast Guard Maintenance Procedure Card (MPC) B10018.D, UNDERWATER ZINC ANODES,
REPLACE
COAST GUARD DRAWINGS
Coast Guard Drawing 154 WPC 633-301, Rev C, Cathodic Protection System
COAST GUARD PUBLICATIONS
Surface Forces Logistics Center Standard Specification 0000 (SFLC Std Spec 0000), 2020, General
Requirements
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STATEMENT OF WORK CGC EARL CUNNINGHAM AND CGC
FREDERICK MANN DIVE
OTHER REFERENCES
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 29, Part 1910, Subpart T, 2007, Commercial Diving Operations
3. REQUIREMENTS
3.1 General.
3.1.1 CIR.
None.
3.1.2 Tech Rep.
Not Applicable.
3.1.3 Protective measures. The Contractor must furnish and install all protective measures in accordance
with SFLC Std Spec 0000, paragraph 3.3.3 (Vessel component, space, and equipment protection).
3.1.4 Interferences. The Contractor must handle all interferences in accordance with SFLC Std Spec 0000,
paragraph 3.3.5 (Interferences).
3.1.5 The Contractor must provide the Coast Guard Inspector 24 hours advance notice of when the diver
inspection will occur. Before diving procedures are commenced, meet with the COR and the Coast Guard
Inspector, to discuss diving safety requirements and the securing of cutter machinery, as applicable.
3.2 Pre-diving clearance. The Contractor must ensure that the diving team must obtain clearance from the
Officer-of-the-Deck before beginning diving operations. Ensure the Coast Guard Inspector has capability
for maintaining continuous two-way communication with diving personnel at all times, during the
performance of the this work item.
3.2.1 The Contractor must, in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.401-440, provide a certified diver and a
tender team, as well as necessary support personnel and equipment, to accomplish the tasks specified
herein.
3.3 Inspection requirements - general. The Contractor must survey the entire U/W body of the vessel in
accordance with MPC B10015.D, to inspect for abnormal conditions or situations, which may include,
but not be limited to the below-listed. The Contractor must use the drawings and MPC’s listed in the
References Section for guidance and accomplish the following tasks.
NOTE
At Contractor’s request, Ship’s force will secure and tag out the cathodic
protection system, main engines, steering gear, generator set, A/C unit, fire
pumps, and all other machinery which may cause a hazard while a diver is in
the water IAW COMDTINST 9077.1, MPC B10015.D and MPC B10018.D.
WARNING
Mixed gas diving and live boating are not permitted.
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STATEMENT OF WORK CGC EARL CUNNINGHAM AND CGC FREDERICK
MANN DIVE
• Hull plating and appendage damages.
• Coating system defects or failures.
• Welding corrosion and erosion.
• Deformation in appendages.
• Zinc performance.
3.3.1 Hull plating. The Contractor must inspect the exterior condition of the hull in accordance with MPC
B10015.D for presence of marine growth, deformation, and any evidence of major corrosion or
electrolytic action. Inspect for deformation along the stem and keel areas, condition of butt-welded seams,
doubler plates, lap seams, and any signs of damaged plating or unusual waviness in the plating.
3.3.2 Coating system inspection. The Contractor must inspect the condition of the U/W body coating
system, for signs of the following:
• Peeling.
• Blistering.
• Abrasion.
3.3.2.1 Use the guidelines provided in Table I (Paint Deterioration Ratings (PDR) for
Antifouling/Anticorrosion (AF/AC) Paint System) and Table 2 (Fouling …
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