MAJOR MAINTENANCE & REPAIR (M&R) AT USCG SECTOR FIELD OFFICE, SOUTHWEST HARBOR, ME (HANCOCK COUNTY)
Overview
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Original Source
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Qualification Details
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 (USCG), under the Department of Homeland Security, sought bids for Major Maintenance & Repair (M&R) at the USCG Sector Field Office in Southwest Harbor, ME (Hancock County). This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity, with an estimated construction range of $1,000,000 to $5,000,000, involved extensive renovations and system upgrades across multiple facilities. Bids were due on March 3, 2026, and offers have since been opened.
Scope of Work
The project, identified as PSN: 2728557, included a comprehensive scope of work across three main buildings and several optional items:
- Base Bid (ITEM 0001):
- Multi-Mission Building (MMB): Partial roofing, floor/wall finishes, suspended ceilings, boiler/AHU repair/replacement, ERV/fresh air systems, second-floor sprinkler system, electrical upgrades, and fire alarm system.
- Barracks/Galley Building (UPH): Messdeck flooring, fire shutters, modular walk-in refrigeration/freezer, lavatory/shower head replacement, ERV repair, boiler evaluation, kitchen hood/steam table replacement, and plumbing/fire alarm system.
- Boat Maintenance Facility (BMF): Fire alarm system installation.
- Optional Bid Items:
- ITEM 0002: MMB window and lintel replacement.
- ITEM 0003: MMB roof replacement for all one-story roofs.
- ITEM 0004: UPH copper water line replacement.
Contract Details
- Type: Solicitation (Invitation for Bid - IFB)
- NAICS: 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), Size Standard: $45.0 Million
- Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business
- Period of Performance: 362 calendar days from Notice to Proceed. Optional items, if exercised after award, could extend the period by up to 60 days.
- Bonds: A 20% bid guarantee was required. Performance and Payment Bonds for 100% of the award amount will be required.
- Wage Rates: Subject to Davis-Bacon Act, requiring adherence to General Decision Number ME20260008 for Hancock County, ME.
Key Amendments & Clarifications
The solicitation underwent five amendments:
- Amendment 0004 (Feb 23, 2026): Extended the bid due date to March 3, 2026, by 2:00 PM Local Time, Warwick, RI.
- Amendment 0005 (Feb 25, 2026): Provided clarification regarding asbestos found in the kitchen floor of the UPH.
- Amendment 0003 (Feb 13, 2026): Clarified window specifications (hurricane resistance not required) and provided a revised glazing specification (Spec 08 81 00 Glazing rev1). It also addressed fire alarm system inconsistencies and confirmed steel joists for the second-floor structure.
- Amendment 0002 (Feb 10, 2026): Addressed numerous vendor questions covering plumbing, electrical, phasing, hazardous materials, fire alarm systems, and other project specifics.
- Amendment 0001 (Feb 5, 2026): Initially extended the bid due date to February 24, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
Bids were evaluated based on price and price-related factors, with the award going to the responsible bidder whose bid was most advantageous to the Government. Email, telegraphic, telephonic, or facsimile bids were not accepted; submissions were required in sealed envelopes or packages. A site visit was held on January 22, 2026.
Current Status
The bidding period has closed, with offers opened on March 3, 2026. An Abstract of Offers was posted on March 4, 2026, detailing the bids received from various contractors. Funds are not currently available, and the Government reserves the right to cancel the solicitation.
Contact Information
- Primary: Christopher L. Hunsberger (Christopher.L.Hunsberger2@uscg.mil, (206) 815-1827)
- Secondary: Sean Waldron (sean.e.waldron@uscg.mil, 5716079818)