How to bid on USCGC Patoka drydock repairs for the US Coast Guard

What the Coast Guard is seeking

The U.S. Coast Guard is seeking interested contractors for drydock repairs to the USCGC Patoka, a 75-foot river buoy tender, and its barge at the contractor’s facility. Work spans hull and tank inspection and preservation, propulsion and rudder repairs, drydocking, and equipment servicing.

This is a sources-sought notice, not a request for a priced proposal. The Coast Guard is gathering information about interested firms and their business size, including whether they expect to bid as the prime contractor.

Key dates and the response deadline

Responses are due November 6, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern. The anticipated work period is April 13 through June 22, 2027; the period is subject to change and availability of funds.

Submit your response by the stated deadline. The notice does not describe what happens after responses are received.

Who this opportunity may suit

This notice may interest ship repair and marine service firms with access to a drydock facility and experience with vessel and barge work. The listed work includes hull, tank, propulsion, rudder, preservation, and equipment tasks.

The Coast Guard asks respondents to identify their business size and applicable status, including small business, HUBZone, service-disabled veteran-owned, and women-owned small business categories.

How to submit a response

Email your response to Ms. Jayne Gluck and Ms. Sandra Martinez at the email addresses given in the notice. Use the subject line “Sources Sought Response for Drydock (DD) Repairs.”

Include your company name, address, and Unique Entity ID; a point of contact, phone number, and email address; and your business size applicable to the NAICS code. State whether you intend to bid as the prime contractor. The notice also asks which listed business-size status applies to your company.

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Prepare a clear, useful response

Make it easy to identify your firm and confirm that you have answered each requested item. Clearly state your business size and whether you plan to serve as the prime contractor.

Briefly connect your relevant marine repair and drydock experience to the types of work listed in the notice. Be specific about the work your firm can perform and any parts of the requirement you would handle through other firms, if applicable.

Check the email addresses, subject line, and deadline before sending. Keep a copy of the submitted response.