Description
The U.S. Coast Guard is seeking a qualified contractor to perform FY 2027 industrial underwater‑body repairs on two Coast Guard cutters (CG ANT Saginaw River – 49422 and CG ANT Detroit – 49424). The contract is set‑aside 100 % for Women‑Owned Small Business (WOSB/EDWOSB) and requires Joint Certification Program (JCP) registration to obtain vessel drawings. The Coast Guard will provide major haul‑out, blocking/cradles, repositioning, and relaunch services; the contractor’s scope is limited to ancillary repair work, coating, welding, and any supplemental services not covered by the CG. Critical dates include a 22 Sep 2026 deadline to request drawings, a 29 Sep 2026 deadline for questions, and a 16 Oct 2026 bid submission deadline. Performance periods cover 15 Dec 2026 – 13 Jan 2027 for vessel 49422 and 14 Jan 2027 – 12 Feb 2027 for vessel 49424, with a 10 % retainage held until final acceptance.
• Eligibility: 100 % set‑aside for WOSB/EDWOSB; must be registered in JCP.
• Scope: Underwater body preservation, hull plating, mast, stern tube, decks, A‑frame, etc., with required welding, coating, and QA documentation.
• Key deadlines: Drawings request (22 Sep 2026), Q&A (29 Sep 2026), bid due (16 Oct 2026).
• Required certifications: Welding (AMPP/NACE‑Level 3 or QP‑1), insurance ($500 k ship‑repair & commercial liability), compliance with telecom and Kaspersky‑Lab restrictions.