This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for dockside repairs onboard USCGC Mohawk, prepared in accordance with FAR Subpart 12. 2. The solicitation number is **** and it is issued as a Request for Quotations (RFQ). Offerors are urged to inspect the site where services are to be performed. The site visit (ship check) should be scheduled and completed no later than 03/27/2026. Quotes must be submitted via email by 02/04/2026 at 12:01 PM EST. The government intends to evaluate quotes and award a contract without exchanges with quoters, so initial quotes should contain the best terms from a price and technical standpoint. The government will award a contract to the responsible quoter whose quote conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the government, price and other factors considered. Technical capability, past performance, and price will be used for evaluation, with technical capability and past performance combined being significantly more important than price. A firm fixed price contract is contemplated. The period of performance is from 08/10/2026 to 10/04/2026.
The period of performance for this contract is from August 10, 2026, to October 4, 2026. The bid notice states period of performance start date **** period of performance end date ****.
The bid notice indicates that 10 of the total contract price will be withheld until all deliverables, required by the contract, are received and accepted. It also states, The government will make payment under this contract based on a percentage or stage of completion. The contractor may invoice each contract line item CLIN as work progresses. The minimum percentage of completion required before invoicing each CLIN is 25 percent, which may be waived by the contracting officer on a case-by-case basis for large dollar CLINs.
The bid notice states, he contractor warrants that all services performed under this contract will, at the time of acceptance, be free from defects in workmanship and conform to the requirements of this contract. It also mentions that the contracting officer shall give written notice of any defect or nonconformance to the contractor within a specified period (e. g. , within 30 days from the date of acceptance by the government).
The bid notice states, The government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible quoter whose quote conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the government, price and other factors considered. It further clarifies that in performing the best value tradeoff, past performance and technical capability, when combined, are significantly more important than price.
The bid notice requires offerors to submit a technical capability submission addressing experience, technical approach, quality control, coating plan, technical representation plan, subcontract plan, and welding documentation. It also requires a past performance submission identifying up to three recent and relevant contracts or efforts.
The bid notice mentions, Any deviation in the production schedule which results in a delay in the completion of work on a vessel past the established performance period completion date may entitle the government to remedies for late performance under subparagraph f of this clause titled excusable delays.
The bid notice states, Contractors are urged and expected to inspect the site where services are to be performed. . . Site visitsship check should be scheduled and completed nlt 03/27/2026.
The bid notice states, The last day for questions regarding this solicitation is 02/27/26 at 12 noon est.