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This is a solicitation for non-nuclear ship repair services, including overhauls and conversions, for non-nuclear propelled and non-propelled ships east of the 108th meridian. The specific work includes dry dock repairs for the USCGC Venturous. The period of performance is from August 24, 2026, to November 1, 2026. The contractor is required to maintain specific types of insurance, including ship repairers liability, comprehensive general liability, and coverage in accordance with the Longshoremen's and Harborworkers' Act and state workers' compensation law. Change requests (CRs) will be authorized by the Contracting Officer, and work will be priced at labor billing rates designated in the schedule. Contractors must provide a detailed breakdown of CR composite labor rates, including direct production labor, indirect costs, and profit/fee. Direct materials, direct subcontracted services, and direct consumables/expendables must be priced and itemized separately. The CR process involves condition found reports, condition report replies, change requests, contractor proposals, negotiations, and contract modifications. Contractors must submit specific information in all CR quotes, including labor hours, a list of materials and services with prices, and any proposed schedule changes. Payment for hours ordered is contingent upon a written contract modification. Within three working days of the vessel's arrival, contractors must provide a production schedule, work package network, total manpower loading curve, trade manning curves, and subcontracting list. Deviations from the production schedule that cause delays may entitle the government to remedies. The government may authorize access to the vessel and contractor facilities for government personnel and representatives of other contractors. Temporary services provided by the contractor may be subject to equitable adjustment if performance time is extended due to government-caused delay. Amendments have been issued regarding ship checks and updated deadlines.
The period of performance for this contract is from August 24, 2026, to November 1, 2026. The bid notice states period of performance: **** ****.
The bid notice states The contractor shall not be entitled to payment for any hours ordered pursuant to this clause until a written contract modification is executed.
The bid notice requires the contractor to furnish proof of insurance for the duration of the contract, including ship repairers liability ($500,000 per occurrence), comprehensive general liability ($500,000 per occurrence), full insurance coverage in accordance with the United States Longshoremen's and Harborworkers' Act, and full insurance coverage in accordance with the state's Workmens Compensation Law or its equivalent for all places of performance under this contract. The insurance certificate must provide the name of the US Coast Guard vessel and the contract number as specifically insured.
The bid notice states 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 mentions see amendment **** **** for an update on ship checks.
