MAJOR MAINTENANCE & REPAIR (M&R) AT USCG SECTOR FIELD OFFICE, SOUTHWEST HARBOR, ME (HANCOCK COUNTY)
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 (Department of Homeland Security) solicited bids for Major Maintenance & Repair (M&R) at its Sector Field Office in Southwest Harbor, ME (Hancock County), Project No. PSN 2728557. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity, estimated between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000, involved extensive renovations across three key facilities. Bids were due on March 3, 2026, and an abstract of offers has since been posted, indicating the bidding phase is complete.
Scope of Work
The project encompassed comprehensive M&R for the Multi-Mission Building (MMB), Barracks/Galley Building (UPH), and Boat Maintenance Facility (BMF). Key tasks included:
- MMB: Partial roofing replacement, interior finishes, HVAC repair/replacement, ERV installation, second-floor dry-pipe sprinkler system, electrical branch circuit replacement, and fire alarm system. Optional items included window/lintel replacement and full one-story roof replacement.
- 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 systems. An optional item was copper water line replacement.
- BMF: Fire alarm system installation. Detailed specifications and drawings were provided, including a Hazardous Materials Survey identifying asbestos and lead paint requiring abatement.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (IFB)
- Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside (NAICS 236220, $45.0M size standard)
- Estimated Value: $1,000,000 - $5,000,000
- 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.
- Bids Due: March 3, 2026, by 2:00 PM Local Time, Warwick, RI (extended via Amendment 0004).
- Offers Opened: March 3, 2026.
- Abstract of Offers Posted: March 4, 2026.
Key Clarifications & Amendments
Five amendments were issued. Amendment 0004 extended the bid due date to March 3, 2026. Amendment 0005 addressed an RFI regarding asbestos in the UPH kitchen floor. Amendment 0003 clarified window specifications (hurricane resistance not required) and confirmed steel joists for the second-floor structure. Amendment 0002 provided extensive clarifications on plumbing, electrical, fire alarm systems, phasing, and hazardous materials, and included prevailing wage rates (General Decision Number ME20260008). A site visit was held on January 22, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
Bids required a 20% bid guarantee, with 100% Performance and Payment Bonds required upon award. Award was to be made to the responsible bidder whose offer was most advantageous to the Government, considering price and price-related factors.
Additional Notes
The solicitation noted that funds were not available at the time of issuance, and the Government reserved the right to cancel. All applicable Federal, State, and Local taxes were to be included in bid prices. Primary contact was Christopher L. Hunsberger (Christopher.L.Hunsberger2@uscg.mil, (206) 815-1827).