The US Coast Guard needs a small business to replace a propeller on a 47 MLB ship in Samoa, CA.
Key Details
- What exactly do they need?
The US Coast Guard needs a small business to replace a propeller on a 47 MLB ship in Samoa, CA. The contractor will haul out the ship, remove the fouled propeller, and replace it with a new one. The contractor will also inspect and check various parts of the ship, including the strut bearing, stern tube bearing, and propeller.
- What's the contract structure and timeline?
This is a firm-fixed-price purchase order with a period of performance of seven days. The contractor must begin work within seven days of accepting the award.
- How will they pick the winner?
Quotes will be evaluated based on technical capability, past performance, and price. The technical capability factor will consider the contractor's ability to perform the services described in the Performance Work Statement. The past performance factor will consider the contractor's record of relevant and recent past performance.
- When and how do you bid?
Quotes must be submitted via email to Joshua.C.Richardson2@uscg.mil by July 6, 2026, at 4:00 AM. The subject line of the email should include the solicitation number: 52000PR26324.
Routine commodity buy — low-effort bid, modest payoff.
Who can apply
- Must be a certified small business
- Has experience with ship repair and maintenance
- Has a valid facility security clearance
If you're interested, do this first
- Check that your small business certification is still active in SAM.gov
- Write a 1-page summary of similar ship repair and maintenance work you've done before
- Email the contracting officer to RSVP for the site visit
- Find a teaming partner who already has the required certification