USCGC Blue Shark Dockside FY2027

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF

Notice type
Solicitation
Solicitation #
70Z08026QPBPL0043
NAICS
336611
PSC
J999
Set-aside
Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Posted
June 12, 2026
Response due
July 1, 2026
Place of performance
Port Angeles, WA

What this opportunity is

The Department of Homeland Security is seeking a contractor for dockside repair services for the USCGC Blue Shark, with a total small business set-aside under NAICS 336611. This solicitation requires contractors to maintain specific insurance coverage and adhere to strict authorization protocols for any change requests. Small businesses with expertise in ship repair and the necessary insurance capabilities should track this opportunity closely, as it may involve detailed labor rate submissions and compliance with various safety regulations.

Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.

Description

SPECIFICATION ADDENDUM SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS REQUIRED INSURANCE Prior to start of performance, the Contractor shall, at its own expense, procure and maintain the following kinds of insurance with respect to performance under the contract. In accordance with HSAR 3052.217-95, Liability and Insurance, and 3052.228-70, Insurance the Contractor shall furnish the Contracting Officer with proof of insurance for the duration of the contract, including: (1) Ship Repairer's Liability - $500,000 per occurrence. (2) Comprehensive General Liability - $500,000 per occurrence. (3) Full insurance coverage in accordance with the United States’ Longshoremen's and Harbor Worker's Act. (4) Full insurance coverage in accordance with the State's Workmen's Compensation Law (or its equivalent) for all places of performance under this contract. The insurance certificate must provide the name of the US Coast Guard vessel and the contract number as specifically insured. CHANGE REQUEST (CR) (1) The Contractor shall not perform work without the Contracting Officer's authorization. This clause applies to Change Requests (CR), authorized by the Contracting Officer pursuant to the Changes clause. The Contractor shall perform the CR at the labor billing rates designated in the Schedule, as described in paragraph (2) of this clause. All work shall be paid at the prices stated in the Schedule. (2) The CR composite labor rate is a flat, hourly rate used to price direct production labor hours. Contractors shall provide a detailed breakdown that fully supports the quoted CR composite labor rate. The CR composite labor rate shall be burdened to include the cost of direct production labor, all associated indirect costs, and profit/fee as described below: a. Direct production labor is defined as work that is directly related to the alteration, modification, and repair tasks performed directly on, or in direct support of, components or systems identified in the CR or elsewhere in the contract. Examples of direct production labor include the following: abrasive cleaning/water blasting, tank cleaning, welding, burning, brazing, blacksmithing, machining (inside and outside), carpentry, electrical/electronic work, crane -- 1 of 5 -- operation, shipfitting, lagging/insulating, painting, boilermaking, pipe fitting, engineering (production), sheetmetal work, installation and removal of staging/scaffolding, rigging, material handling (shop to ship and within the worksite in support of labor task), set-up (moving tools and equipment from shop to ship to perform a task), fire watch, general labor (including general support of journeyman tasks), cleaning (including debris pickup and removal), and pattern making. b. Indirect costs are defined as all non-direct production costs and support functions, defined as functions that do not directly contribute to the alteration, modification, or repair of the item or system identified. Examples of indirect costs include the following: planning, estimating, supervision, management, ship superintendent functions, clerical, surveying, security, transportation, supervision, labor costs, worker-compensation, taxes, inventory control, warehousing, licensing, insurance, all other support items and functions, fixed asset costs, rentals on items normally owned as fixed assets such as tools and hand operated power tools, electrical generators and compressors for operating tools (for drydocks), jigs and fixtures fabricated and used in shop to support production functions, security, contractor facility upkeep and utilities, workman’s compensation, taxes, office supplies, etc. c. Direct consumables and expendables: supply items, manufactured or procured by the Contractor that are consumed or expended in conjunction with direct production (e.g. rags, gloves, respirators/masks, etc.) (3) Detailed pricing for the following shall be priced and itemized separately to include all costs and profit/fee as described below and shall not be included in the CR composite labor rate: a. Direct materials: supply items, manufactured or procured by the Contractor, that are installed in conjunction with direct production, or are otherwise turned over to the Coast Guard (e.g. plate, angle iron, welding rods, paint, pumps, motors, engine and gearbox oil, engine jacket water, etc.) b. Direct subcontracted services: direct production service items and procured by the Contractor to support the contract (e.g. gas-free engineering services, rented crane services, rented temporary air conditioning units and other rented tools not normally owned as fixed assets, etc.) (4) CRs do not include replacement work performed pursuant to HSAR 3052.217- 92 Inspection and Manner of Doing Work clause or HSAR 3052.217-100 Guarantees clause. (5) It is the Government's intention to authorize work identified during the contract performance period to the contractor, if a fair and reasonable price can be negotiated for such work, based on Schedule rates. If a fair and reasonable price cannot be negotiated, the Government may, at its discretion obtain services outside of the contract. Such services may be performed while the ship is undergoing repair in the contractor's facility pursuant to the Access to Vessels clause. (6) Change Requests shall be transmitted electronically via email. The bullets below display the process of how change requests are to be followed during the availability. -- 2 of 5 -- CR Process will occur in the following order: a. Condition Found Report (CFR) - Generated by the Contractor and provided to COR. b. Condition Report Reply (CRR) - Generated by the COR and provided to Contractor. c. Change Request - CR and IGE are generated by the COR and forwarded to KO. d. Contractor’s Proposal - Provided to the KO for the identified tasking on CR. e. Negotiations - If needed, take place to establish pricing. f. Approved Work Request - Forwarded to Contractor and COR by the KO. g. KO provides copy of Change Request to the Contractor. h.

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