OFFLOAD OF HYPERBARIC RECOMPRSSION CHAMBER AND ANCILLARY EQUIPMENT
Overview
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Place of Performance
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PSC
Set Aside
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 U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) is soliciting quotes for the offload of a hyperbaric recompression chamber (RCC) and ancillary equipment (AE) from the USCGC Polar Star at US Coast Guard Base Seattle, WA. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The contractor will be responsible for providing all necessary labor, materials, equipment, and transportation to safely remove the equipment and load it onto a commercial shipping truck. Quotes are due by April 10, 2026, at 2:00 PM Pacific Time.
Scope of Work
The primary objective is to safely remove a hyperbaric recompression chamber (weighing approximately 27,650 lbs) and associated ancillary equipment from the USCGC Polar Star and transfer it to a commercial shipping truck. Key tasks include:
- Providing a crane with a minimum capacity of 30,000 lbs and over 100 feet of reach from the pier.
- Supplying all necessary personnel, including a certified crane operator and a qualified rigger/signal person.
- Coordinating with the Base Seattle Point of Contact for timing and location.
- Offloading equipment to a designated pier area if the shipping truck is delayed.
- Ensuring all work complies with OSHA and USCG safety regulations.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation, Firm Fixed Price.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 238990 (Size Standard: $19,000,000).
- Place of Performance: US Coast Guard Base Seattle, 1519 Alaskan Way S., Pier 46, Seattle, WA 98136.
- Period of Performance: Primary date is April 17, 2026, with a backup date of April 18, 2026.
- Questions Due: April 8, 2026, by 12:00 PM Pacific Time.
- Quotes Due: April 10, 2026, by 2:00 PM Pacific Time.
- Published Date: April 7, 2026.
Key Requirements
Bidders must provide a written quote detailing pricing, lifting capacity, labor, and transportation. The contractor must be actively registered in SAM.gov at the time of quote submission and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Contact Information
All offers and questions must be submitted in writing to Contracting Officer, Terry Craft, at terry.e.craft@uscg.mil. Phone calls will not be accepted for questions.