CGC Maple Thruster System Field Service

Statement of Work (SOW)

To provide technical support for the calibration of the USCGC MAPLE's (WLB 205) thruster system, bringing it to full operational capability after drydock repairs and thruster motor replacement.

• Provide all labor, materials, and tools necessary to calibrate the thruster system.

• Perform inspections, evaluations, tests, and tuning of the DECS 250 Voltage Regulator and DSD-412 Drive settings.

• Troubleshoot and repair issues related to thruster breakers and power fluctuations.

• Install and program/calibrate the AEM-2020.

• Conduct a system operational test witnessed by the Engineer Officer (EO) or their representative.

• Ensure the thruster system operates at 100% drive speed reliably.

• Comply with Technical Publication Hull, Mechanical, & Electrical 3556 for BOW AND STERN THRUSTERS.

• Meet requirements set forth in TCTO 225-WLB-TH2030.0.

• Provide a trip report documenting all findings within 48 hours of returning to the home office.

• Provide daily progress reports to the EO or Commanding Officer.

• Provide all written reports in electronic format compatible with DHS workstations.

• Period of Performance: Not to exceed 07 calendar days from the date of award.

• Place of Performance: Coast Guard Yard, Baltimore, MD 21226, in the cutter's designated drydock space.

• Contractor shall provide qualified personnel.

• Contractor shall use their own laptop with required software and communications cable.

• Work hours are generally 0730-1600 EST, Monday-Friday, but may require other hours, including weekends and holidays, as negotiated with the EO.

• Contractor shall furnish all materials, equipment, and services, except for Government Furnished Resources (none listed).

• Deliverables include a trip report as per section 2.2.

Wage Determination

This document is a Wage Determination issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division, under the Service Contract Act. It establishes the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations performing work on federal contracts in specific Maryland counties (Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Baltimore City, Carroll, Harford, Howard, Queen Anne's).

• Minimum Wage Rates: The document lists specific minimum hourly wage rates for a wide range of occupations, categorized by occupational groups (e.g., Administrative Support and Clerical, Automotive Service, Health Occupations, Information and Arts, etc.).
• Fringe Benefits: All listed occupations are entitled to specific fringe benefits, including a Health & Welfare benefit of $5.55 per hour (or $222.00 per week / $962.00 per month). An additional Health & Welfare benefit of $5.09 per hour is noted for contracts covered by Executive Order 13706.
• Executive Orders: The document references Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and Executive Order 13658 (minimum wage for federal contractors), outlining contractor obligations and minimum wage requirements for 2025 ($13.30 per hour, or the applicable wage determination rate if higher).
• Vacation and Holidays: Details are provided for paid vacation (based on years of service) and a minimum of eleven paid holidays per year.

This document is not a solicitation and does not require proposal submissions. It serves as a mandatory attachment to solicitations and contracts, informing bidders and contractors of the required labor standards.

This document does not specify set-asides. It applies to all federal contracts within the specified geographic area that are subject to the Service Contract Act.

• The document includes specific notes regarding computer employees, air traffic controllers, weather observers, hazardous pay differentials, and uniform allowances.
• A conformance process is outlined for situations where a required job classification is not listed in the wage determination.
• The Service Contract Act Directory of Occupations is referenced for job definitions.

Notice of Intent to Sole Source

This Notice of Intent (NOI) informs industry contractors of the Government's intent to award a Sole Source Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Contract to BIS Automation Inc. for services related to the WLB Bow and Stern Thruster DSD 412 Drive and the DECS 250 Thruster Generator Exciter equipment and system. The procurement will use commercial item procedures under FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 13, specifically FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), allowing solicitation from one source.

• Services for WLB Bow and Stern Thruster DSD 412 Drive.

• Services for DECS 250 Thruster Generator Exciter equipment and system.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP).

• Procurement procedures: Commercial item procedures (FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 13).

• This notice is not a formal solicitation or a request for competitive proposals.

• No solicitation document is available, and telephone requests will not be honored.

• No award will be made based on unsolicited quotations or offers received in response to this notice.

• Any response must show clear, compelling, and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government.

• Information received will be considered for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

• Interested parties must submit an offer or quotation by 9:00 AM Pacific Time (PST) on February 9, 2026.

• Submissions should be sent via e-mail to Sean McTague at sean.p.mctague@uscg.mil.

• NAICS Code: 336611 - Ship Building and Repairing.

• Product Service Code: J019.

• This procurement is not a small business set-aside.

• The determination by the Government not to compete this action is solely within its discretion.

• Interested parties bear full responsibility for ensuring complete transmission and timely receipt of their submissions.