Department of Homeland Security · U.S. Coast Guard · CG-SEA-C22
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Solicitation details
Solicitation number
DDFY27SANGAMON
Notice type
Sources Sought
NAICS
336611
Product service code
J998
Set-aside
No Set aside used
Posted
2026-10-19
Response deadline
Oct 29, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC
Contracting contact
Sandra.A.Martinez@uscg.mil
Market intelligence
Account requiredWho wins this work, and what it pays
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SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE: USCGC SANGAMON (WLR-65506) DD FY 27. This SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE is for market research purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Quotation; and, it is not considered to be a commitment by the Government to award a contract nor will the Government pay for any information provided; no basis for claim against the Government shall arise as a result from a response to this Sources Sought Notice or Government use of any information provided. Pursuant to FAR Part 10 (Market Research), the purpose of this notice is to: (1) Determine if sources capable of satisfying the agency's requirements exist. (2) Determine if commercial items suitable to meet the agency's needs are available or could be modified to meet the agency's requirements. (3) Determine the commercial practices of company's engaged in providing the needed service or supply. Pursuant to FAR Part 6 and FAR Part 19, competition and set-aside decisions may be based on the results of this market research. This notice in no way obligates the Government to any further action. Submission of Response to Sources Sought Notice: Responses shall be submitted no later than 29 October 2026 at 2:00PM EST. Forward information regarding your Company via email: delarue.s.shelton@uscg.mil and sandra.a.martinez@uscg.mil REQUIREMENT: This notice is issued by the U.S. Coast Guard, CG-SEA-C22-U02, Base Alameda, CA to identify sources capable of providing the following: The U.S. Coast Guard is looking for sources which would be interested in performing Dry Dock repairs for the United States Coast Guard Cutter (USCGC) SANGAMON (WLR-65506). The performance of period start date of this upcoming Dry Dock is 6 April 2027. It is anticipated that the request for Quotes will be issued approximately 07 December 2026, and the contract would be awarded around 23 February 2027. The USCGC SANGAMON (WLR-65506) is a 65-foot -class river buoy tender. which is currently home ported in East Peoria, Ill. The tentative work list will include, but is not limited to the following: Fire Prevention Requirements DRYDOCK; Hull Plating, U/W Body, Inspect - Tender ; Hull Plating, U/W Body, Ultrasonic Testing - Tender ; Hull Plating, Freeboard, Ultrasonic Testing - Tender; U/W Body, Preserve, 100 percent - Tender; Hull Plating Freeboard, Preserve, 100 Percent - Tender; Appendages, U/W, Leak Test - Tender; Propulsion Shaft Rope Guards, Inspect; Appendages, U/W, Internal, Preserve - Tender; Voids, Non-Accessible, Leak Test; Voids, Non-Accessible, Internal Surfaces, Preserve ;Tanks, MP Fuel Service, Clean and Inspect - Tender; Propulsion Shaft Seals, Mechanical Overhaul and Inflatable Renew; Propulsion Shafting, Remove, Inspect, and Reinstall Port and Starboard; Propulsion Shaft Bearings (External), Renew ; Stern Tube Interior Surfaces, Preserve, 100 Percent ; Propeller, Perform Minor Repairs and Reconditioning; Propellers, Remove, Inspect, and Reinstall ;Keel Coolers, Clean, Inspect and Hydro ;Fathometer Transducer, General Maintenance ;Sea Strainers, Duplex, All Sizes, Overhaul ;Rudder Assembly, Remove, Inspect And Reinstall ;Rudders, Preserve, 100 Percent ;Rudder Stock Housing, Lower, Renew ;Rudder Stock Housing, Upper, Renew;Spuds, Overhaul - Tender ;Spud Wells, Preserve - Tender; Spud Wells, Inspect - Tender ;Sewage Holding Tanks, Clean and Inspect - Tender;Tanks, MP Fuel Service, Preserve, Partial - Tender,Tanks, Potable Water, Preserve, Partial, - Tender; Cathodic Protection, Magnesium Anodes, Renew - Tender; Drydock - Tender; Temporary Services, Provide – Tender and Barge;Sea Trial Performance, Support, Provide;Hull Plating, U/W Body, Ultrasonic Testing - Barge;Hull Plating, Freeboard, Ultrasonic Testing - Barge; Tanks, MP Fuel Service, Clean and Inspect - Barge; Tanks, Potable Water, Clean and Inspect - Barge;Tanks, Ballast, Clean and Inspect - Barge;Voids, Accessible, Clean and Inspect - Barge;Fathometer Transducer, General Maintenance - Barge;Tanks, Fuel, Preserve, Partial - Barge;Tanks, Potable Water, Preserve, Partial - Barge;Accessible Voids, Preserve, Partial - Barge;Decks - Exterior, Preserve, Non-Skid Broadcast Grit System - Barge; U/W Body, Preserve, 100 percent - Barge;Hull Plating Freeboard, Preserve, 100 Percent - Barge;Cathodic Protection, Magnesium Anodes, Renew - Barge;Sea Trial Performance, Support, Provide - Barge; Sea Strainers, Duplex, All Sizes, Overhaul - Barge; Hull Fittings, Weight Handling Rigging Hardware, Inspect and Test - Barge; Spuds, Overhaul - Barge; Spud Wells, Preserve - Barge;Spud Wells, Inspect - Barge;Buoy And Cargo Crane, Inspect And Service - Barge;Decks – Exterior (Buoy or Construction Deck), Preserve 100%;Drydock - Barge;Bilges, Preserve;Boat Davit Winch, Shrink Wrap;Buoy and Cargo Handling Crane, Shrink Wrap;Deck Covering, Interior, Wet and Dry, Renew;Sink or Toilet, Renew;Hull and Structural Plating, 5/16” Steel Plate, Renew;Hull and Structural Plating, General, Degraded Weld, Steel, Repair; Water Mist Fire Protection System, Retrofit;Compressed Air Supply to Propulsion Shaft Seals, Installation; Kell Coolers, Clean, Inspect and Hydr- Barge and MDE Control Panel, Power Supply Modification This acquisition shall be a Firm Fixed Price Contract. SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS. NAICS Code/Size Standard: The applicable NAICS Code is 336611, Ship Building and Repairing and the size standard is 1,300 employees. SUBMISSION OF RESPONSE TO SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE: Companies having capabilities necessary to meet or exceed the stated requirements are invited to provide information to contribute to this market survey/sources sought notice including commercial market information and company information. Submission of Response to Sources Sought Notice: Responses shall be submitted no later than 29 October 2026 at 2:00PM EST. Forward information regarding your Company via email: delarue.s.shelton@uscg.mil and sandra.a.martinez@uscg.mil Include the following information: Subject Line: Sources Sought Response for Dry Dock (DD) FY27 Repair Availability. 1. Company Name, Address, and Unique Entity ID: 2. Point of Contact, Phone number, and Email address: 3. Business Size applicable to the NAICS Code: • Please state which of the following applies to your company for Business Size: a. 8(a) Small Business Concern; b. HUBZone Small Business Concern; c. Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business Concern (SDVOSBC); d. Veteran Owned Small Business Concern (VOSBC); e. Economically Disadvantaged Woman Owned Small Business Concern (EDWOSB); f. Woman Owned Small Business Concern (WOSBC); g. Small Business Concern; h. Large Business Concern 4. A positive Statement of your intention to submit a bid for this solicitation as a prime contractor 5. Documentation Verifying Small Business Certification. Please provide the following documentation as it applies to your company: If claiming 8(a) status, provide a copy of your 8(a) Certification from the Small Business Administration (SBA). If claiming HUBZone status, provide a copy of your HUBZONE Certificate from the SBA. If claiming SDVOSBC status, provide documentation that shows the Service-Disabled Veteran (SDV) unconditionally owns 51% of the business, controls the management and daily operations, and holds the highest officer position in the company. Documentation should also be provided to show that the SDV has a service-connected disability that has been determined by the Department of Defense or Department of Veteran Affairs
Contact
Point of contact
Sandra A. Martinez
Role
not stated on this notice — SAM publishes a role for only about 5% of them, so this may be a contract specialist rather than the contracting officer
Email
Sandra.A.Martinez@uscg.mil
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