Opportunity

The United States Coast Guard Surface Forces Logistics Center (SFLC) in Norfolk, Virginia, has issued solicitation 70Z08524RIBCT0006 to secure dry-dock repairs for WTGB 140-foot Inland Ice Breaker Tugs and assigned 120-foot barges. This requirement includes providing all necessary facilities, materials, equipment, personnel, and services to execute both planned and unplanned maintenance. The procurement is categorized under NAICS 336611, Ship Building and Repairing, and PSC J998, Non-Nuclear Ship Repair (East). This opportunity is designated as a small business set-aside (SBA).

Administrative updates to the solicitation include the transition of the Contracting Officer to Diego Avila and the inclusion of updated technical specifications for the WTGB vessels and barges. Recent amendments also integrated a consolidated list of references, drawing lists, and revised pricing schedules for supplies and services. The solicitation package includes 16 attachments containing revised specifications and pricing documents dated through October 2024.

Interested parties must submit their responses by the deadline of October 25, 2024. The contract structure is intended as an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) vehicle to support the ongoing operational readiness of the Coast Guard’s ice-breaking tug fleet and associated barge units. All performance requirements are governed by the detailed specifications provided in the solicitation amendments and technical exhibits.