USCGC NORTHLAND DS1 FY26

The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) SFLC Procurement Branch 1 is soliciting for the USCGC NORTHLAND (WMEC-270A) Fiscal Year 2026 Dockside Availability. This total small business set-aside requires work to be performed at the vessel's homeport in Portsmouth, Virginia, from August 3, 2026, through September 27, 2026. The solicitation was recently updated to include a new work item, requiring all previous bidders to resubmit full proposals using revised documentation. The scope includes 25 definite and optional work items, such as mechanical repairs, cleaning, and inspections. A major component of this availability is the replacement of the Siemens/Pyrotronics III fire detection system with a Consilium Salwico system, estimated at 1,498 labor hours. The procurement also accounts for 'Over and Above' growth work, with the government providing fixed estimates for labor hours and material markups for evaluation. Key documents include Specification CGC NORTHLAND DS1 Rev-1 and Price Schedule 2, which establish the required CLIN structure and pricing format. Proposals are due by June 8, 2026. The primary technical requirement is a major fire detection system upgrade, replacing the Siemens/Pyrotronics III system with a Consilium Salwico system. This task is governed by a Time Compliance Technical Order (TCTO) containing engineering instructions and labor estimates. The work is scheduled for a seven-week period in August and September 2026. The project consists of 25 work items, including seawater heat exchanger cleaning, exhaust piping inspections, and deck plating renewal in the boatswain's workshop and auxiliary machinery spaces.