CGC Hamilton No. 1 C Renew-Repair

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination (No. 2015-4427, Revision No. 32) for the Service Contract Act. It establishes the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations in the specified geographic area.

This document lists specific occupational codes, titles, and their corresponding minimum hourly wage rates. It also indicates that "Fringe Benefits Required Follow the Occupational Listing." Specific fringe benefits are detailed later in the document, including Health & Welfare rates and provisions for Paid Sick Leave under Executive Order 13706.

This document does not specify contract type, period of performance, or estimated value. It is a wage determination that would be incorporated into a contract.

This document does not contain proposal submission instructions or evaluation criteria. It serves as a baseline for labor costs on covered contracts.

This document does not specify eligibility or set-aside requirements. However, it does note that Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and Executive Order 13658 (minimum wage) apply to covered contracts.

• The wage determination applies to the South Carolina counties of Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester.
• It includes detailed information on vacation and holiday pay.
• It outlines specific differentials for hazardous pay (8% and 4%) and uniform allowances.
• A conformance process is described for occupations not listed in the determination.
• Footnotes provide additional details for specific occupations, such as Computer Employees and Air Traffic Controllers/Weather Observers.

Forms / Attachments / Pricing Sheets

This document lists Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses and provisions that are incorporated by reference into a contract. It serves as a reference for offerors to understand the terms and conditions that will govern the contract, particularly for commercial products and commercial services.

• FAR Provisions: Lists specific FAR provisions related to representations, certifications, and subcontractor disclosures. Notably, it includes requirements for identifying subcontractors performing more than 20% of the contract value or critical elements, and the government's evaluation of subcontractor risk.
• FAR Clauses: Lists numerous FAR clauses incorporated by reference, covering a wide range of topics including:
  • System for Award Management (SAM) registration and maintenance.
  • Representations and certifications.
  • Prohibitions on contracting for certain technologies or entities (e.g., Kaspersky Lab, telecommunications services, ByteDance).
  • Contract terms and conditions for commercial products and services.
  • Small business set-asides and representations.
  • Labor standards (convict labor, equal opportunity, service contract labor standards, minimum wage, paid sick leave).
  • Environmental and sustainability requirements.
  • Privacy and security safeguards.
  • Payment and subcontracting terms.
  • Contract changes and termination.
• SAM Representation Note: A note indicates that SAM may require entities to complete representations based on provisions not always included in agency solicitations.

Bidders must review these incorporated FAR clauses and provisions to understand their contractual obligations, reporting requirements, and compliance responsibilities. Key areas for bidders include subcontractor disclosure, representations and certifications, and adherence to labor, security, and supply chain requirements. Understanding these clauses is crucial for accurate proposal preparation and successful contract performance.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This document outlines the requirements for the Contractor to renew the Air Conditioning (AC) condenser for the #1A circuit, flush the refrigerant side, renew or overhaul various components, and restore the plant to service on the USCG Cutter Hamilton in Charleston, SC. The #1A refrigerant circuit was exposed to seawater.

• Renew the AC condenser for the #1A circuit.

• Flush the refrigerant side of the #1A circuit.

• Renew or overhaul components on the refrigerant side of the #1A circuit.

• Restore the #1A AC plant to service.

• Provide a Qualified Technical Representative familiar with York 130-Ton capacity, HFC-134A Air Conditioning plants.

• Perform a flush of the refrigerant circuit for the #1A AC circuit to remove contamination.

• Conduct a borescope inspection of the #1A refrigeration circuits.

• Renew specific components in the #1A refrigeration circuit as detailed in Table 2.

• Overhaul specific components in refrigeration circuit #1A as detailed in Section 3.8.

• Perform a post-work leak test on all disturbed AC circuits.

• Restore the affected system to original configuration, including renewing refrigerant, oil, oil filter cartridge, and liquid line filter/drier core.

• Perform operational tests post-repairs.

• Prepare and coat new and disturbed surfaces to match existing adjacent surfaces.

• Ensure all refrigerant is handled in accordance with Federal, state, and local environmental regulations.

• Submit a written plan of work to the Port Engineer at least 24 hours in advance of beginning work.

• Provide documentation of operational tests and refrigerant removal.

• Test refrigerant for acid and check for Air/Non-Condensable.

• Drain and dispose of lube oil in accordance with regulations.

• Pressure test condenser upon installation.

• Collect two oil samples from the compressor oil after startup.

• Period of Performance: Monday, 16 February 2026 to Friday, 6 March 2026.

• Location: USCGC HAMILTON, 1050 Register St. North Charleston, SC 29405.

• Government-furnished property (GFP) includes specific components listed in Section 1.2.

• Contractor must provide fire watch personnel and equipment.

• Welding and allied processes must be in accordance with SFLC Std Spec 0740.

• Submit a Fire Prevention Plan in accordance with SFLC Standard Spec 5550.

• Contractor must abide by all applicable environmental protection tasks.

• Personnel servicing AC&R equipment must hold current EPA Technician Certification, Type IV (Universal Certification).

• Rigging operations must comply with SFLC Standard Spec 5000.

• Contractor must keep one AC compressor from the #2 or #3 AC Plant operating at all times.

• Selection based on best value to performance criteria (Prior Performance, Cost, Quality of bid, Sub-Contractor).

• This is a Firm Fixed Price contract.

• Contractors must have a valid REAL ID for FLETC Base Access.