This announcement is a Sources Sought Notice. This is not a Request for Quote (RFQ) or a Request for Proposal (RFP). This announcement is for information and planning purposes only and is not a commitment by the Government, implied or otherwise, to issue a solicitation or award a contract. The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to determine interest and capability of potential businesses. The information obtained from this notice is for market research only and will be used to determine the method of procurement including whether to set-aside the requirement for small business or other set-aside programs.
REQUIREMENT: The U.S. Coast Guard is looking for sources which would be capable and interested in performing an Unplanned DryDock Availability for USCGC Hollyhock.
ANTICIPATED PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: The performance period of this upcoming DRYDOCK is 15 January 2026 – 15 April 2026 and is subject to change at the discretion of the Government.
DRY DOCK REPAIR: The Contractor shall provide all necessary materials, equipment, and personnel for drydock repair to the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter (USCGC) HOLLYHOCK (WLB 214) Buoy Tender FY26 Unplanned Drydock Availability. The purpose of this Unplanned Drydocking of a Vessel is 225ft in length. Overhaul of the vessel’s main reduction gear. Preservation work to the Buoy Honolulu, Hawaii.
WORK ITEM 1: Fire Prevention Requirements
WORK ITEM 2: Inspect Hull Plating, U/W Body
WORK ITEM 3: Clean and Inspect Controllable Pitch Propellers
WORK ITEM 4: Decks – Exterior (Buoy or Construction Deck), Preserve 100%
WORK ITEM 5: Drydock
WORK ITEM 6: Temporary Services, Provide – Cutter
WORK ITEM 7: Provide Sea Trial Performance Support
WORK ITEM 8: Renew General Compartment Insulation
WORK ITEM 9: Renew Piping Insulation
WORK ITEM 10: Overhaul Main Reduction Gear
WORK ITEM 11: Provide Independent NACE Inspector (Level 3)
WORK ITEM 12: Provide Tenting
WORK ITEM 13: Checks Strain Gage Alignment
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:
- Include the following information:
Subject Line: Sources Sought Response for USCGC HOLLYHOCK DRYDOCK FY26.
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. Provide 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 War. 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, makes 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.
- If claiming Small Business status, provide documentation to show the business is small under NAICS code 336611.
Responses shall be submitted no later than 04 January 2026 at 11:00AM EST.0 Forward information regarding your Company via email: Joel.j.mason@uscg.mil, Contracting Officer and Arlene.d.wright@uscg.mil, Contract Specialist and use as subject line: Sources Sought Response to USCGC HOLLYHOCK DRYDOCK FY26.
NOTE: SUBJECT TO AVAILABITY OF FUNDS. THIS PROJECT MAY BE CANCELLED. THIS REQUEST IS FOR MARKET RESEARCH PURPOSES ONLY. The Government intends to advertise a solicitation for this project in the future. At this time, solicitation does not exist, therefore, offers will not be accepted. It is the potential offeror’s responsibility to monitor https://sam.gov.content/home for release of any future solicitation that may result from this Sources Sought Notice.
