The U.S. Coast Guard is seeking a qualified small‑business contractor to perform the FY 27 dry‑dock availability for USCGC VIGOROUS (WMEC‑627). The effort includes complete dry‑dock placement, structural repairs, preservation of critically coated surfaces, extensive system flushing/cleaning, welding, and associated quality‑control documentation. The contractor must submit a detailed planning document, maintain required insurance, and follow strict inspection‑reporting timelines throughout the four‑month performance window (May 1 – May 5 2027).
• Full dry‑dock repair, modification, and coating of hull, superstructure, and propulsion systems.
• System flushing of tanks, CPP, sewage, chill‑water, steam/boiler, fuel, and other piping.
• Mandatory pre‑award calculations, dry‑dock certification, and extensive reporting (CIRs, CFRs, weekly progress meetings).
• Must provide a qualified dry‑dock facility in the United States, qualified technical representatives, and a robust subcontract‑management plan.
• 100 % small‑business set‑aside (HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, EDWOSB eligible).