Diver Hull Clean, Inspect & Zinc Anodes Renewal
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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 U.S. Coast Guard Surface Force Logistics Center has issued an amendment to Solicitation 001 for Diver Hull Clean, Inspect & Zinc Anodes Renewal for the USCGC Margaret Norvell in Miami Beach, FL. This amendment provides responses to vendor questions and clarifies requirements due to observed pricing variance, extending the proposal deadline to February 24, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide comprehensive underwater hull inspection, cleaning, and renewal of zinc anodes. This includes inspecting hull plating, coating systems, transducers, drive systems, appendages, cathodic protection, sea chests, hull penetrations, propeller shafts, propellers, struts, rudders, and sonar domes. Hull cleaning must be performed without damaging existing coatings, and zinc anode renewal without damaging hull components. The Government will provide the zinc anodes.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Request for Quote Number 52000QR260001618)
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price, using Simplified Acquisition Procedures (FAR Part 13)
- NAICS: 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), Size Standard: 1300 employees
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside
- Period of Performance: April 13, 2026 – April 15, 2026
- Quotes Due: February 24, 2026, at 4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time
- Published: February 20, 2026
- Location: USCGC MARGARET NORVELL, 100 McArthur Cswy Miami Beach, FL, 33139
Evaluation Factors
Award will be based on the best value to the Government, considering price and other factors. The Government reserves the right to award on an "All or None Basis." Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov and provide warranty information. Proposals not revised after this amendment will be considered as originally submitted.
Submission Requirements
Quotes must be submitted on company letterhead and include:
- Cost Breakdown
- Unit Cost
- Extended Price
- Total Price
- Payment Terms
- Discount offered for prompt payment
- Company Unique Entity ID (UEI) and CAGE Code
Email quotes to Cornelius Claiborne (Cornelius.N.Claiborne@uscg.mil) and carbon copy Contracting Officer Patricia Fremming (Patricia.M.Fremming@uscg.mil).
Key Clarifications from Amendment
- The vessel was last cleaned on May 12, 2025, and has been underway since.
- The vessel will be afloat during operations.
- The Government is responsible for providing the zinc anodes.
- The contractor must provide a certified diver and tender team, adhering to 29 CFR 1910.401-440. Mixed gas diving and live boating are not permitted.
- All inspections require 24-hour advance notice and continuous two-way communication. Documentation includes written reports and audio-video reports (on DVD) submitted within 24 hours of completion.