Repair Leaking Fire Main Pipe
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 U.S. Coast Guard, Base New Orleans, is soliciting quotes for the Repair of a Leaking Fire Main Pipe at Station Gulfport, MS. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity, issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) under solicitation number 70Z02926QNEWO0004. The project involves removing a cinder block wall, replacing an 8-inch ductile pipe with galvanized steel, and reconstructing the wall. Quotes are due by February 26, 2026, at 3:00 PM CST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will perform the following tasks:
- Demolition and Access: Remove a cinder block wall to gain access to the leaking fire main pipe. Debris removal and disposal will be handled by unit personnel.
- Pipe Replacement: Remove the existing 8-inch ductile pipe and replace it with galvanized steel pipe. This includes a leak test and restoring the fire main system to operational status. The unit POC must be notified before taking the fire main offline.
- Wall Replacement: Reconstruct the cinder block wall to match original materials and dimensions, including exterior coating.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price Construction Contract.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 238220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) with a size standard of $39.5M.
- Period of Performance: 30 Days After Receipt of Order (ARO). Work must commence within 5 calendar days and be completed within 30 calendar days after notice to proceed.
- Place of Performance: U.S. Coast Guard Station Gulfport, 991 23rd Ave., Gulfport, MS 39501.
- Wage Rates: Department of Labor Wage Rates for Construction (General Decision Number MS20260050 for Harrison County, MS) are applicable, including Executive Orders 13706 and 13658.
Submission & Evaluation
- Evaluation Factors: Award will be based on the Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable offer, considering Price, Technical Acceptability, and Past Performance.
- Quote Submission: Quotes must be submitted via email to Clarence.henshawjr@uscg.mil.
- Submission Deadline: February 26, 2026, at 3:00 PM CST.
- Eligibility: Offerors must be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov).
Site Visit & Questions
- Site Visit: Offerors are strongly urged to inspect the site. To schedule a site visit, contact MKC Shelton Franklin at (228) 382-7615 or Shelton.k.franklin@uscg.mil.
- Questions: All questions must be submitted in writing to Clarence.henshawjr@uscg.mil no later than February 26, 2026, at 3:00 PM CST.
Important Notes
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation prepared in accordance with FAR Part 36. FAR Part 36 tailoring applies, meaning "offer/offeror" is changed to "quote/quoter" where applicable. Invoicing will be through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) at https://www.ipp.gov/.