52000QR260003271 USCGC WILLIAM CHADWICK HULL INSPECTION
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The US Coast Guard Surface Force Logistics Center is soliciting quotes for hull inspection and maintenance services for the USCGC WILLIAM CHADWICK in Boston, MA. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity requires contractors to clean the vessel's underwater body and renew bolt-on zinc anodes while the vessel is moored pier side. The procurement will be processed as a combined synopsis/solicitation (Request for Quote) under simplified acquisition procedures, with award based on best value. Quotes are due March 6, 2026.
Scope of Work
- Underwater Body Cleaning: Contractors must clean the vessel's underwater body surfaces, removing all marine growth, debris, and contaminants in accordance with Surface Forces Logistics Center (SFLC) Maintenance Procedure Card (MPC) B10015.D. This includes inspecting and cleaning sea chest gratings (replacing if necessary) and polishing propellers. Transducer surfaces must be cleaned using only hand-held brushes, ensuring no damage to existing coatings or non-coated surfaces.
- Anode Renewal: Renew Government-furnished bolt-on zinc anodes as specified in Section 1.2 of the requirements, following SFLC MPC B10018.D. Minor modifications to anodes may be required for proper fit.
- Protective Measures: Furnish and install protective coverings to shield non-affected vessel components, equipment, and spaces. Remove coverings and ensure cleanliness upon completion.
- Documentation: Submit video highlights of underwater body surfaces before and after cleaning.
- Government-Furnished Property: Various anodes, nuts, and screws will be provided by the Government.
- Cutter Availability: The USCGC WILLIAM CHADWICK will be available from March 16, 2026, to April 05, 2026.
Contract Details
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Request for Quote) for commercial items, leading to a firm-fixed price purchase order.
- NAICS: 336611 - Ship Building and Repairing.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business.
- Procurement Method: Simplified Acquisition Procedures (FAR Part 13).
- Place of Performance: Boston, MA.
Evaluation and Submission
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the responsible contractor whose quote conforms to the solicitation and is most advantageous and the best value to the Government, considering specification, price, past performance, and quality (FAR 52.212-2). The Government reserves the right to award on an "All or None Basis" to the offeror with the lowest aggregate price.
- Submission Requirements: Quotes must be on company letterhead and include: Cost Breakdown, Unit Cost, Extended Price, Total Price, Payment Terms, Discount for prompt payment, Company Unique Entity ID (UEI), and CAGE Code. Vendors must also provide product/service details, a Product Data Sheet, and a detailed cost breakdown.
- Mandatory Registration: Vendors MUST be registered in www.sam.gov.
- Quote Due Date: March 6, 2026, at 09:00 AM Eastern Standard Time.
- Submission Email: TIMOTHY.S.FORD@USCG.MIL and Joshua.N.Miller@uscg.mil.
- Questions: Direct questions to Joshua.N.Miller@uscg.mil and TIMOTHY.S.FORD@USCG.MIL.
Applicable Regulations
This acquisition incorporates various FAR clauses by reference, including 52.212-1 (Instructions to Offerors), 52.212-2 (Evaluation), 52.212-3 (Representations and Certifications), 52.212-4 (Contract Terms), 52.212-5 (Statutes/Executive Orders), and 52.204-7 (System for Award Management). Offerors must complete electronic annual representations and certifications via SAM.gov.