Description
The U.S. Coast Guard is conducting market research (Sources Sought) to identify firms capable of performing extensive dockside repairs on the USCGC CROCODILE (WPB‑87369) for FY27. The work will be performed at the contractor’s facility and includes hull plating, ultrasonic testing, tank cleaning, engine and propulsion system maintenance, bearing renewals, structural analysis, and a sea‑trial support package. Respondents must submit capability information, small‑business certification data, and a statement of intent to submit a formal proposal if a solicitation follows. The anticipated performance period is 63 calendar days beginning 20 April 2027.
• Scope covers 34 distinct work items ranging from hull plating preservation to propulsion shaft bearing renewal and 3‑D laser scanning.
• No geographic restriction; work performed at contractor’s site.
• Submission of market‑research response due 11:00 a.m. EST, 21 Oct 2026 (email to [email protected] and [email protected]).
• NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing) with size standard of 1,300 employees.
• Small‑business status documentation required for any claimed set‑aside eligibility.
• No guarantee of award; this notice is purely for market research.