What this opportunity is
The Department of Homeland Security is seeking sources for drydock repairs to the USCGC William Sparling (WPC-1154), as outlined in a Sources Sought Notice. This opportunity is suitable for small businesses under NAICS 336611, focusing on shipbuilding and repair. Interested vendors should note that this is a market research effort, not a solicitation for proposals, meaning they should track the opportunity for potential future bidding rather than submit bids at this stage.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
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USCGC WILLIAM SPARLING (WPC-1154) DRYDOCK AVAILABILITY FY2027
SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE
USCGC WILLIAM SPARLING (WPC-1154) DRYDOCK
70Z08027QWSPARLING
This is a SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE / REQUEST FOR INFORMATION; not a
pre-solicitation notice or solicitation for proposals/quotations. Pursuant to FAR Part 10
(Market Research), the purpose of this notice is to: (1) determine if sources capable of
satisfying the agency's requirements exists, (2) determine if commercial items suitable to
meet the agency's needs are available or could be modified to meet the agency's
requirements, and (3) determine the commercial practices of company's engaged in
providing the needed service or supply. Pursuant to FAR Part 6 and FAR Part 19,
competition and set-aside decisions may be based on the results of this market research.
This notice in no way obligates the Government to any further action.
REQUIREMENT: This notice is issued by the U.S. Coast Guard, Surface Forces
Logistics Center, Norfolk, VA to identify sources capable of providing the following:
SPECIFICATION: (Subject to change at the discretion of the Government). Contractor
shall provide all necessary facilities, materials, equipment, and personnel to perform
drydock repairs to the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter (USCGC) WILLIAM
SPARLING (WPC-1154). The vessel is home ported in Boston, MA. All work
will be performed at the contractor’s facility. There is no geographical restriction for this
cutter.
SCOPE OF WORK: The scope of the acquisition is for the drydock repairs of the
USCGC WILLIAM SPARLING (WPC-1154). This work will include, but is not limited
to the following Work Items:
WORK ITEM 1: Hull Plating, Inspect
WORK ITEM 2: Tanks and Voids, Inspect and Preserve
WORK ITEM 3: Watertight Closures, Assess
WORK ITEM 4: Louver and Damper Assembly, Inspect and Repair
WORK ITEM 5: Propulsion Shafting System, Inspect and Repair
WORK ITEM 6: ASW/Firemain System Components, Renew/Overhaul
WORK ITEM 7: Electrical Power Distribution System, Thermographic Inspection (450
VAC And Below)
WORK ITEM 8: Machinery Ventilation System, Clean
WORK ITEM 9: HVAC Duct System, Clean
WORK ITEM 10: Rudder Assemblies, Inspect and Repair
WORK ITEM 11: Stabilizing Fins, Inspect and Repair
WORK ITEM 12: Bow Thruster Propeller and Tunnel, Inspect and Repair
WORK ITEM 13: Stern Launch Door, Inspect and Preserve
WORK ITEM 14: Sewage and Grey Water System, Clean and Inspect
WORK ITEM 15: Freeboard, Preserve
WORK ITEM 16: Weatherdecks, Preserve
WORK ITEM 17: U/W Body, Preserve
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WORK ITEM 18: Impressed Current Cathodic Protection (ICCP) and Anti-Fouling
System, Inspect and Maintain
WORK ITEM 19: Drydocking
WORK ITEM 20: Temporary Services, Provide - Cutter
WORK ITEM 21: Sea Trial Performance, Support, Provide
WORK ITEM 22: Bilges, Clean and Partial Preserve
WORK ITEM 23: Stern Tube Interiors, Preserve
ANTICIPATED PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: The period of performance is
anticipated to be for 119 calendar days with a start date of 10NOV2026 and end date
09MAR2027 (subject to change at the discretion of the Government).
ANTICIPATED NAICS CODE/SIZE STANDARD: The applicable NAICS Code is
336611, Ship Building and Repairing and the size standard is 1,300 employees.
SUBMISSION OF INFORMATION: Companies having capabilities necessary to meet
or exceed the stated requirements are invited to provide information to contribute to this
market survey/sources sought notice including commercial market information and
company information. Companies may respond to this Sources Sought Notice via e-
mail to Torrie.m.jones@uscg.mil and Jaime.r.smith@uscg.mil no later than 11:00
am on 03 June 2026, Eastern Standard Time (EST) with the following
information/documentation:
1. Name of Company, Address and Unique Identifier Number.
2. Point of Contact and Phone Number.
3. Business Size applicable to the NAICS Code: a. 8(a) Small Business Concern; b.
HubZone Small Business Concern; c. Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business
Concern (SDVOSBC); d. Veteran Owned Small Business Concern (VOSBC); e. ED
Woman Owned Small Business Concern (EDWOSB); f. Woman Owned Small Business
Concern (WOSBC); g. Small Business Concern; h. Large Business Concern
4. Documentation Verifying Small Business Certification:
a. If claiming 8(a) status, provide a copy of your 8(a) Certificate from SBA.
b. If claiming HuBZone status, provide a copy of your HuBZone Certificate from SBA.
c. If claiming SDVOSBC status, provide documentation that shows the Service Disable
Veteran (SDV) unconditionally owns 51% of the business, controls the management and
daily operations, and holds the highest officer position in the company. Documentation
should also be provided to show that the SDV has a service-connected disability that has
been determined by the Department of Defense or Department of Veteran Affairs.
Finally, provide documentation that shows the business is small under the NAICS code
336611.
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d. If claiming VOSBC status, provide documentation that shows the Veteran
unconditionally owns 51% of the business, controls the management and daily operation,
make long-term decisions for the business, and holds the highest officer position in the
company that works at the business fulltime during normal working hours. The
documentation should also show the business is small under the NAICS code 336611.
e. If claiming EDWOSB status, provide documentation that shows the company is at
least 51% owned by one or more women who are “economically disadvantaged”, and
primarily managed by an economically disadvantaged woman that make long-term
decisions for the business, hold the highest officer position in the business and work at
the business full-time during normal working hours. The documentation should also
show the business is small under the NAICS code 336611. A woman is presumed
econo…
Source: SAM.gov, as posted. Verify the current solicitation before responding.