Replace Lighting for USCG in Demopolis, AL
Overview
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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 proposals for the replacement of existing lighting with new solar LED lighting at its Shore Side Detachment in Demopolis, AL. This opportunity is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due by March 11, 2026.
Scope of Work
The project involves the removal of 12 existing LED parking lot and pier lights, including associated unnecessary electrical wiring and components. Contractors will then install 9 new solar LED streetlights and 3 new solar LED floodlights, along with all necessary electrical components, accessories, and mounting equipment. The scope also includes repairing any remaining openings on light poles. New solar lighting fixtures must meet or exceed the performance specifications of the current lights, which have an output of approximately 16,000 lumens. The contractor is responsible for furnishing all labor, materials, and equipment, and performing function tests on the new lights.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Request for Quotation - RFQ) resulting in a Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order.
- Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside.
- Period of Performance: Work must be completed within 30 calendar days after the Notice to Proceed (NTP).
- Evaluation: Award will be made to the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) offer, based on Price, Technical Acceptability, and Past Performance.
- Eligibility: 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 (Marengo County, AL) are applicable.
- Tax Exemption: The project is tax exempt.
Submission & Site Visit
Quotes must be submitted to Joel.S.Ivy@uscg.mil by March 11, 2026, at 6:00 PM ET. A mandatory examination of the Scope of Work is required, and a site visit is highly recommended to assess existing conditions and take field measurements. Site visit arrangements can be made by contacting MKC Zachary Mason at (251)214-5671 or Zachary.S.Mason@uscg.mil.
Clarifications & Notes
Recent Q&A documents clarify that the specified Atlas fixture models are for the existing lights to be removed, not the new solar lights, which must meet or exceed their performance. While OSHA standards apply, a contract-specific QA/QC Plan or Safety Plan is not explicitly required. The government acknowledges potential timeline challenges for procurement but encourages bidders to do what they can. The Buy American Act applies, and no waiver will be granted if a compliant fixture cannot be found. The government can accommodate suitable solar panel placement.