Bid guide
How to bid on WPC Work Platforms for the US Coast Guard
What the Coast Guard is buying and why it matters
The US Coast Guard is seeking work platforms to help maintain the exterior hulls of their 154-foot Fast Response Cutters (WPC). This is an opportunity for businesses to understand the Coast Guard's specific needs and challenges related to hull preservation.
This is an Industry Day event, not a solicitation for proposals. It is a chance to learn about a potential future requirement and provide input directly to the agency, which can be valuable for shaping future bids.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
To participate in the Industry Day, you must register by emailing [email protected] no later than December 26, 2025, at 4:00 PM ET. The in-person Industry Day will be held on January 8, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM ET in Baltimore, MD.
One-on-one sessions with Coast Guard representatives will follow the Industry Day, from 12:30 PM to 3:00 PM ET. If you wish to have a one-on-one session, you must express this interest when you register by the December 26, 2025 deadline. The Coast Guard will send out scheduled times for these sessions by January 2, 2026.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for firms that specialize in marine maintenance equipment, work platforms, scaffolding, or similar solutions for ship hull preservation. Businesses with experience in naval or maritime support services, particularly those involving exterior vessel maintenance, would find this event relevant.
The Coast Guard is looking for a 'system of work platforms,' suggesting a need for integrated solutions rather than just individual pieces of equipment. Companies that can offer comprehensive approaches to this challenge are encouraged to participate.
How to respond and access the information
To register for the Industry Day and request a one-on-one session, email [email protected] by December 26, 2025, at 4:00 PM ET. Each vendor is limited to two participants for the Industry Day.
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Tips for preparing a competitive response
Review the previously published Request for Information (RFI) 70Z04026RFI62204Y00, which is attached to this Special Notice. This RFI provides preliminary details about the Coast Guard's needs and will help you understand the context for the Industry Day discussions.
Prepare questions in advance and submit them to [email protected] before the Industry Day. Be aware that all questions and answers will be shared publicly, so avoid including proprietary information in your questions. During one-on-one sessions, you will have an opportunity to share proprietary solutions and services, but these sessions are not for general vendor promotion. Focus on providing objective feedback and information that addresses the Coast Guard's challenges.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from US Coast Guard; the original posting controls.