The U.S. Coast Guard is seeking a prime contractor for drydock repairs of the CGC KUKUI, a 225-foot buoy tender homeported in Sitka, Alaska, with performance at the contractor’s facility. The work includes overhauling the propeller and bow thrusters, requiring an OEM Technical Representative from Philadelphia Gear/Timken Gears & Services Inc., as they are the sole source for proprietary parts and services. The anticipated period of performance is February 2, 2027, through May 18, 2027 (105 calendar days). This is a sources sought notice for market research, not a solicitation, and respondents must provide a positive statement of intent, capability evidence, and past performance references. No budget amount is specified.