CGC VISE DOCKSIDE

Sources Sought Title: USCGC VISE (WLIC-75305) Dockside (DS) Repairs

The U.S. Coast Guard is looking for sources which would be interested in performing Dockside repairs for Coast Guard Cutter VISE (WLIC-75305).

USCGC VISE (WLIC 75305) is a 75-foot Inland Construction Tender

USCGC VISE HOMEPORT ADDRESS: 600 8th Avenue SE, Petersburg, FL. 33701 

ANTICIPATED PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: 10 March 2026 to 19 May 2025 (Subject to change)

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: 600 8th Avenue SE, Petersburg, FL. 33701

The scope of this acquisition is for the dockside repairs of various work items for the USCC VISE.  The work will include, but is not limited to:

Fire Prevention Requirements TYPE

Hull Plating, U/W Body, Inspect - Tender

Hull Plating, U/W Body, Ultrasonic Testing - Tender

U/W Body, Preserve, 100 percent - Tender

U/W Body, Preserve, Partial, Condition A

Propulsion Shaft Rope Guards, Inspect

Appendages, U/W, Internal, Preserve - Tender

Voids, Non-Accessible, Leak Test - Tender

Voids, Non-Accessible, Internal Surfaces, Preserve

Tanks, MP Fuel Service, Clean and Inspect - Tender

Propulsion Shafting; Remove, Inspect, and Reinstall

Propulsion Shaft Bearings, External, Check Clearances    

Propulsion Shaft Bearings, External, Renew   

Stern Tube Interior Surfaces, Preserve, 100 Percent  

Propeller s, Remove, Inspect, and Reinstall

Keel Coolers, Clean, Inspect and Hydro

Fathometer Transducer, General Maintenance

Rudder Assembly, Remove, Inspect and Reinstall

Rudders, Preserve, 100 Percent

Hull Fittings (Mooring and Towing), Inspect and Test - Barge

Decks - Exterior, Preserve, Non-Skid Broadcast Grit System

Cathodic Protection, Zinc Anodes, Renew, - Tender

Drydock - Tender

Temporary Services, Provide - Tender

Sea Trial Performance, Support, Provide

Hull Plating, U/W Body, Ultrasonic Testing - Barge

Hull Plating, Freeboard, Ultrasonic Testing - Barge

Fathometer Transducer, General Maintenance - Barge

Temporary Services, Provide - Barge

Spud Wells, Preserve - Barge

Spud Wells, Inspect - Barge

Decks – Exterior (Buoy or Construction Deck), Preserve 100%

Drydock - Barge

Bilges, Inspect

Bilges, Machinery Space, Clean and Inspect

Watertight Doors and Scuttles, External, Renew

U/W Body, Preserve, 100 percent - Barge

U/W Body, Preserve, Partial, Condition A - Barge

U/W Body, Preserve, Partial, Condition B - Barge

Hull Plating Freeboard, Preserve, Partial - Barge

Hull Plating Freeboard, Preserve, 100 Percent - Barge

Buoy Port Fairing Repair

Companies which would be interested in submitting a proposal for this requirement should reply to this Sources Sought Notice noting their business size status such as large business, small business, HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Women Owned Small Businesses…

Replies should be sent by 14 November 2025, 4:00pm Eastern Standard Time to the following:  

Primary POC:  Delarue.S.Shelton@uscg.mil 

Secondary POC:  Iran.N.Walker@uscg.mil

Include the following information:

Subject Line: Sources Sought Response for Dockside (DS) Repairs.

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

Finally, provide documentation that shows the business is small under the NAICS code 336611.

If claiming VOSBC status, provide documentation that shows the Veteran unconditionally owns 51% of the business, controls the management and daily operation, make long-term decisions for the business, and holds the highest officer position in the company that works at the business fulltime during normal working hours. The documentation should also show the business is small under the NAICS code 336611.

If claiming EDWOSB status, provide documentation that shows the company is at least 51% owned by one or more women who are "economically disadvantaged", and primarily managed by an economically disadvantaged woman that make long-term decisions for the business, hold the highest officer position in the business and work at

the business full-time during normal working hours. The documentation should also show the business is small under the NAICS code 336611. A woman is presumed economically disadvantaged if she has a personal net worth of less than $750,000 (with some exclusions), her adjusted gross yearly income averaged over the three years preceding the certification less than $350,000, and the fair market value of all her assets is less than $6 million

If claiming Woman Owned Small Business status, provide documentation that shows the company is at least 51% owned and controlled by one or more women, and primarily managed by one or more women that make long-term decisions for the business and hold the highest officer position in the business and work at the business full time during normal working hours. The women must be U.S. citizens. The documentation should also show the business is small under the NAICS code 336611.

Shortly after receiving responses the Coast Guard will determine if this requirement will be set aside or unrestricted.  After the determination a combined synopsis/solicitation will be posted on this website https://sam.gov