52000QR260024561 USCGC RICHARD ETHERIDGE HULL MAINTENANCE

The United States Coast Guard is seeking a contractor to provide hull maintenance services for the USCGC RICHARD ETHERIDGE. The contractor will be responsible for inspecting the hull, cleaning the underwater body, and renewing the underwater zinc anodes. The contractor must also provide a written report and an audio-video report of the inspection. The period of performance must fall within May 18, 2026, and June 11, 2026. • The contractor must inspect the entire underwater body of the vessel to identify any abnormal conditions or situations. • The contractor must clean the designated underwater body surfaces free of all marine growth, debris, and other surface contaminants. • The contractor must renew the underwater zinc anodes without damaging the hull components. • The contractor must provide a written report and an audio-video report of the inspection, including documentation of the hull survey, running gear inspection, propeller inspection, and rudder inspection. • The contractor must ensure that all video equipment meets the specified characteristics and functions, including remote video/sound recorder, suitability for underwater use, auto-focus and auto-exposure, color pictures, and two-way communication devices.