USCGC HAMMER (WLIC 75302) USCG 68A BARGE (68014) DRYDOCK REPAIRS FY2027
HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF.US COAST GUARD.CG-SEA-C21 · Response deadline: Mon, 09 Nov 2026
What the government is buying
The U.S. Coast Guard is seeking drydock repair services for two vessels: USCGC HAMMER (WLIC 75302) and USCG 68A BARGE (68014). These are Fiscal Year 2027 drydock repairs for vessels homeported or serviced in the Jacksonville, Florida area.
USCGC HAMMER is a WLIC-class vessel—Workforce Living-In/Construction, a type of inland construction tender used for maintaining aids to navigation, piers, and other waterfront structures. The 68A BARGE is a supporting craft that works alongside these tenders. Drydock repairs for Coast Guard vessels typically include hull inspection, steel repair and replacement, painting and surface preparation, underwater body work, machinery overhaul, and systems testing while the vessel is out of water on blocks.
The combined synopsis/solicitation format means this notice serves as both a sources-sought announcement and the formal solicitation document, streamlining the procurement process.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard (CG-SEA-C21) |
| Notice type | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | 70ZU0127QPBPL0001 |
| NAICS | 336611 — Ship Building and Repairing |
| Set-aside | Small Business Set Aside - Total |
| Response deadline | November 9, 2026, 11:00 AM ET |
| Place of performance | Jacksonville, FL |
Who can bid
This opportunity is set aside exclusively for small businesses under NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing). To qualify, your business must:
- Meet the SBA size standard for this NAICS code, currently 1,300 employees
- Be registered and active in SAM.gov with current registration through contract performance
- Hold any required Coast Guard or maritime certifications for ship repair work
- Demonstrate past performance on vessel drydock repairs, preferably on military or federal vessels
The Jacksonville location suggests either Coast Guard Sector Jacksonville, Naval Station Mayport, or a commercial shipyard in the area will serve as the facility. See the solicitation for site access requirements, security clearances, and any contractor-furnished equipment obligations.
How to put together a competitive bid
Ship repair solicitations are heavily evaluated on technical approach, past performance, and price. Focus your proposal on:
Technical approach: Detail your drydock facilities or subcontractor arrangements, blocking and cribbing plans, and sequence of work. Coast Guard vessels have tight operational schedules—demonstrate understanding of critical path items and your ability to meet completion dates.
Labor qualifications: Highlight体验 with Coast Guard, Navy, or other federal vessel classes. Include shipfitters, marine electricians, painters with NACE/SSPC certifications, and welders qualified to AWS D3.6 (underwater) or MIL-STD-248 standards.
Safety and environmental compliance: Address your OSHA VPP status, confined space entry programs, and spill prevention plans for removing bottom paint and coatings containing heavy metals.
Pricing structure: Ship repair contracts often use earnest money deposits, progress payments tied to milestones, or firm-fixed-price with economic price adjustment for steel and fuel. See the solicitation for the pricing structure and any Material Handling Equipment (MHE) or government-furnished material provisions.
Small business participation: As a total small business set-aside, no subcontracting plan is required, but you may enhance competitiveness by identifying any SBA-certified 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or WOSB teammates.
Next steps
- Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number 70ZU0127QPBPL0001—this notice is a combined synopsis/solicitation, so evaluation criteria, deliverables, and specific repair items are detailed there
- Verify your SAM.gov registration is active and your entity profile reflects NAICS 336611
- Note the deadline: November 9, 2026, at 11:00 AM Eastern Time—no extensions should be assumed
- Conduct a site visit if permitted; Coast Guard ship repair contracts typically allow pre-bid access to assess docking arrangements and vessel condition
Questions should be submitted per the solicitation instructions, with sufficient lead time for the Coast Guard to issue amendments before the deadline.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →