Electric Shore Power Repair for USCG in Buchanan, TN

Quick Summary

The United States Coast Guard (USCG), under the Department of Homeland Security, is soliciting proposals for Electric Shore Power Repair services at the USCG Cutter Chippewa moorings in Buchanan, TN. This opportunity is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside and seeks qualified firms to replace a power breaker and trench a new electrical power feed. Quotes are due by February 25, 2026.

Scope of Work

The project involves critical electrical infrastructure repair and upgrade. Key tasks include:

• Breaker Replacement: Procuring and replacing a 400-amp, 3-phase power breaker (existing: Siemens Sentron Series JXD23B400).
• Trenching & Conduit: Trenching approximately 500 feet from the existing power breaker to the cutter's shore power platform, including navigating asphalt and concrete, and installing 500 feet of 4-inch Schedule 80 conduit.
• Wire Installation & Terminations: Routing three 500-foot lengths of 600 MCM THHN wire and providing terminations at both the power breaker and the Ship's Shore Tie platform, ensuring correct phase rotation and balance.
• Excavation & Restoration: Excavating and removing pre-existing/damaged conduit and cable, followed by restoring all disturbed surfaces (asphalt, concrete) to their original condition.
• Compliance: All work must comply with the National Electric Code, site safety programs, and applicable federal, state, and local laws. Installation must be performed by an electrical contractor certified in Tennessee.

Contract & Timeline

• Type: Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order (Combined Synopsis/Solicitation - RFQ)
• Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business
• Product Service Code: Z2PZ (Repair Or Alteration Of Other Non Building Facilities)
• Performance Period: 14 calendar days for the work, with completion within 30 calendar days after notice to proceed.
• Quotes Due: February 25, 2026, 19:00:00Z
• Published Date: February 10, 2026

Evaluation

Award will be made to the lowest priced technically acceptable offer based on the following factors:

• Price
• Technical Acceptability
• Past Performance

Additional Notes

• Mandatory Site Visit: While the general description states 'highly recommended,' the Scope of Work document indicates a mandatory site visit prior to submitting a quote to take field measurements and evaluate existing conditions. Arrangements can be made by contacting MKC Southworth Knight.
• Registration: Offerors must be actively registered in SAM.gov.
• Bonds: Payment and performance bonds are not required.
• Wage Rates: Department of Labor Wage Rates for Construction (General Decision Number TN20260163 for Henry County, TN) are applicable and must be adhered to.
• Invoicing: Awarded contractors will be required to use the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) for submitting invoices.

Contact Information

• Site Visit Arrangements: MKC Southworth Knight, Email: southworth.m.knight@uscg.mil, Phone: (731) 642-7181.
• Quote Submission: Joel.S.Ivy@uscg.mil.