The U.S. Coast Guard is seeking a qualified ship‑repair contractor to perform a comprehensive FY 2027 dry‑dock availability for cutter USCGC ALDER (WLB‑225B). The effort includes full hull inspection and preservation, propulsion‑system overhaul (including main reduction gear, shafts, propeller and controllable‑pitch‑propeller), tank cleaning and preservation, auxiliary system upgrades (fuel‑oil purifier, auxiliary sea‑water pumps, directional‑control valve), fire‑prevention planning, welding, coating, and extensive testing and documentation. The contractor must provide an OEM‑authorized technical representative, an independent NACE Level 3 inspector, detailed execution plans for crew lodging and messing, and a Gantt‑style schedule showing critical path, float, and Coast Guard inspector presence. The award will be a task‑order IDR contract under a small‑business set‑aside, with a performance period from late January 2026 through May 2027.
• Dry‑dock the cutter, perform hull plating repair, UT inspection, and marine‑grade coating.
• Overhaul propulsion system (reduction gear, shafts, CPP, propeller) and upgrade auxiliary equipment.
• Provide required technical representatives, inspections, and detailed project schedules.
• Submit pricing, technical capability, and past‑performance packages by the Oct 26 2026 deadline.